To receive your dividend, interest, or other cash entitlements, check your bank account statement for direct credits or watch for physical warrants in the mail, depending on the company's payment method.

Direct Credit: Many companies use Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) or direct deposit to credit dividends directly into your bank account. Check your bank account statements for any credits corresponding to dividend payments.

Dividend Warrants: Some companies issue physical warrants (checks) for dividend payments. You'll need to deposit these warrants into your bank account.

NSDL's Role: If your shares are held in dematerialized form, NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) will distribute dividends on behalf of the company.

Company's Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA): The company's RTA is responsible for crediting dividends to your bank account linked to your demat account.

Bank Account Details: Ensure your bank account details are updated in your demat account, as the dividend will be credited to the bank account specified in your account opening form or any subsequent changes.

Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs): Some companies offer DRIPs, which automatically reinvest your dividends into more shares of the company.

Record Date: Be aware of the record date, which is the date a company determines who is eligible to receive a dividend. You must own the stock on or before the record date to be entitled to the dividend.

Ex-Dividend Date: The ex-dividend date is the date when the stock price drops by the amount of the dividend. If you purchase the stock after the ex-dividend date, you will not be eligible for the dividend.