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What is Bonus Shares? — Meaning, Definition & Example

Definition

Bonus shares are free additional shares issued by a company to existing shareholders from its reserves. In a 1:1 bonus issue, shareholders get one free share for every share held. Bonus shares don't change total investment value but reduce the cost per share.

💡 Real Example

If you hold 100 shares at ₹1,000 each (₹1 lakh) and the company declares 1:1 bonus, you now have 200 shares at ₹500 each (still ₹1 lakh).

🇮🇳 Bonus Shares in Hindi / हिंदी में

बोनस शेयर — बोनस शेयर कंपनी द्वारा अपने भंडार से मौजूदा शेयरधारकों को जारी किए जाने वाले मुफ्त अतिरिक्त शेयर हैं।

Bonus Shares (Hinglish) — Bonus shares company dwara existing shareholders ko free mein diye jaane wale additional shares hain. 1:1 bonus matlab har share pe ek extra share milta hai.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonus Shares in simple words?
Bonus shares are free additional shares issued by a company to existing shareholders from its reserves. In a 1:1 bonus issue, shareholders get one free share for every share held. Bonus shares don't change total investment value but reduce the cost per share.
Can you give an example of Bonus Shares?
If you hold 100 shares at ₹1,000 each (₹1 lakh) and the company declares 1:1 bonus, you now have 200 shares at ₹500 each (still ₹1 lakh).
What is Bonus Shares meaning in Hindi?
In Hindi, Bonus Shares is called बोनस शेयर. बोनस शेयर कंपनी द्वारा अपने भंडार से मौजूदा शेयरधारकों को जारी किए जाने वाले मुफ्त अतिरिक्त शेयर हैं।