Bengaluru, Aug. 23 -- A dividend represents a share of a company's profits distributed to its shareholders. When a company has retained earnings, management can decide to reinvest the funds to support business growth, repay debts, reserve them for future requirements, or distribute dividends. So investing in these stocks can provide you with passive income and growth in your portfolio over time.

Here are stocks that will trade ex-dividend in the coming week Vedanta Ltd Vedanta Ltd is one of India's largest natural resource companies, with operations spanning mining, oil and gas exploration, power generation, and metal production. The company is a major player in the extraction of key minerals such as zinc, copper, aluminum, iron ore, and...