1:10 Stock Split: 100 shares will become 1000—Do you own?

1:10 Stock Split: FMCG firm KSE Ltd has announced a stock split in the ratio of 1:10, making its shares more affordable for small investors. After the split, each equity share of face value Rs 10 will be divided into 10 equity shares of face value Rs 1 each. The company’s shares will trade ex-split on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

The move is aimed at increasing share liquidity and participation from retail investors. While the number of shares held by investors will multiply tenfold, their total investment value and the company’s overall market capitalization will remain unchanged. The share price will be adjusted proportionally to the split ratio.

Record date and eligibility

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KSE Ltd has fixed October 28, 2025, as the record date for the corporate action. Investors whose names appear in the company’s share register as of that date will be eligible to receive the split shares. The decision was approved at the company’s 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 20, 2025. Investors holding shares as of October 27, 2025, will qualify for the stock split.

Stock performance

In Monday’s trade on October 27, 2025, KSE Ltd shares closed in the green at Rs 2,698.35. The stock has shown a strong uptrend over the past few months, gaining nearly 44 per cent in the last six months. It had hit a 52-week low of Rs 1,765 on January 28, 2025, and later surged to a 52-week high of Rs 2,825 on November 6, 2024.

About KSE Ltd

KSE Ltd, formerly known as Kerala Solvent Extractions Ltd, is a leading FMCG player in South India. The company manufactures and markets products in edible oils, dairy, and animal feed segments. Its product portfolio includes milk, curd, ghee, and ice cream under its own brand name.

The stock split is expected to enhance liquidity in the counter and make the stock more accessible to retail investors.