New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Shares of Excel Industries, Asian Energy Services, Bharat Rasayan, Gujarat Fluorochemicals, Bal Pharma, International Conveyors, etc are likely to attract heightened investors' interest on Wednesday, September 16, ahead of their dividend record dates.

Nearly 30 companies have fixed Thursday, September 17, as the dividend record date to determine the eligibility of investors for the payout. Those who are interested in becoming eligible for the corporate action must purchase these stocks before the record date, i.e. September 17, because of the T+1 settlement cycle.

Out of all the companies that have fixed September 16 as the dividend record date, Excel Industries is the company with the biggest dividend amount. The...