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3 Indian Dividend Stocks To Consider With At Least 3.1% Yield

NSEI:UNIONBANK
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The Indian market has experienced a 4.2% drop over the past week, yet it boasts an impressive 40% rise over the last year with earnings projected to grow by 18% annually. In such dynamic conditions, dividend stocks offering yields of at least 3.1% can provide a stable income stream while potentially benefiting from overall market growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In India

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Castrol India (BSE:500870)3.86%★★★★★★
Balmer Lawrie Investments (BSE:532485)5.15%★★★★★★
D. B (NSEI:DBCORP)4.17%★★★★★☆
Redington (NSEI:REDINGTON)3.71%★★★★★☆
Canara Bank (NSEI:CANBK)3.28%★★★★★☆
Indian Oil (NSEI:IOC)9.13%★★★★★☆
VST Industries (BSE:509966)3.96%★★★★★☆
Balmer Lawrie (BSE:523319)3.71%★★★★★☆
PTC India (NSEI:PTC)4.50%★★★★★☆
Bank of Baroda (NSEI:BANKBARODA)3.10%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 18 stocks from our Top Indian Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Bank of Baroda (NSEI:BANKBARODA)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Bank of Baroda Limited offers a range of banking products and services to individuals, government departments, and corporate customers both in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹1.27 trillion.

Operations: Bank of Baroda Limited's revenue segments include Treasury at ₹316.82 billion, Other Banking Operations at ₹110.76 billion, Corporate/Wholesale Banking at ₹502.78 billion, Retail Banking - Digital Banking at ₹7.40 million, and Other Retail Banking at ₹512.25 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Bank of Baroda's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though currently well-covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 20.9%. Despite this volatility, dividends are forecasted to remain covered in the next three years. The bank trades at a good value compared to peers and has shown significant earnings growth recently. However, investors should note its high level of bad loans at 2.9%, which could impact future stability.

NSEI:BANKBARODA Dividend History as at Oct 2024
NSEI:BANKBARODA Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Swaraj Engines (NSEI:SWARAJENG)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Swaraj Engines Limited manufactures and sells diesel engines, components, and spare parts for tractors in India, with a market cap of ₹36.01 billion.

Operations: Swaraj Engines Limited generates revenue of ₹15.13 billion from its diesel engines, components, and spare parts for tractors in India.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Swaraj Engines' dividend yield of 3.2% ranks in the top 25% among Indian stocks, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high cash payout ratio of 107.3%, indicating dividends aren't well-covered by free cash flow. Despite volatile payments over the past decade, dividends have grown. The stock trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 24.4x compared to the market's 32.7x, and recent earnings growth has been robust with Q2 sales rising to ₹4.64 billion from ₹3.89 billion year-on-year.

NSEI:SWARAJENG Dividend History as at Oct 2024
NSEI:SWARAJENG Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Union Bank of India (NSEI:UNIONBANK)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Union Bank of India offers a range of banking products and services, with a market cap of ₹841.76 billion.

Operations: Union Bank of India's revenue segments include Treasury Operations at ₹323.29 billion, Corporate/Wholesale Banking at ₹460.25 billion, Retail Banking Operations - Digital Banking Operations at ₹9.92 billion, Retail Banking Operations - Other Retail Banking Operations at ₹407.01 billion, and Other Banking Operations at ₹31.94 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Union Bank of India's dividend yield of 3.26% places it among the top 25% in the Indian market, yet its track record over the past decade shows volatility and a decline in payments. Despite this, dividends are currently well-covered by earnings with an 18.8% payout ratio and projected to remain covered at 21%. Recent earnings growth is notable, with Q2 net income rising to ₹47.51 billion from ₹35.72 billion year-on-year, reflecting strong financial performance despite regulatory challenges.

NSEI:UNIONBANK Dividend History as at Oct 2024
NSEI:UNIONBANK Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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