3 Top Dividend Stocks In India With Yields From 3% To 4.4%

The Indian stock market has shown robust performance, with a notable 2.7% rise over the last week and an impressive 45% increase over the past year. In this thriving market environment, dividend stocks that offer yields between 3% and 4.4% can be particularly attractive to investors looking for consistent income combined with potential capital growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In India

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Balmer Lawrie Investments (BSE:532485)	4.12%	★★★★★★
Bhansali Engineering Polymers (BSE:500052)	3.88%	★★★★★★
D. B (NSEI:DBCORP)	4.05%	★★★★★☆
Castrol India (BSE:500870)	3.68%	★★★★★☆
ITC (NSEI:ITC)	3.19%	★★★★★☆
HCL Technologies (NSEI:HCLTECH)	3.63%	★★★★★☆
Indian Oil (NSEI:IOC)	8.22%	★★★★★☆
PTC India (NSEI:PTC)	3.69%	★★★★★☆
VST Industries (BSE:509966)	3.48%	★★★★★☆
Redington (NSEI:REDINGTON)	3.33%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 19 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Oil and Natural Gas (NSEI:ONGC)

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

Overview: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (NSEI: ONGC) is a major player in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas both in India and globally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₹3.46 trillion.

Operations: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited generates revenue primarily through its refining and marketing segment in India, which brought in ₹56.75 billion, alongside its exploration and production segments with ₹4.39 billion from onshore operations and ₹9.43 billion from offshore activities.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

ONGC offers a dividend yield of 4.45%, ranking in the top 25% of Indian dividend payers. Despite a low payout ratio of 31.3% and cash payout ratio of 32.5%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, its dividend history has been marked by instability over the past decade, with significant fluctuations including annual drops over 20%. Additionally, while ONGC's earnings have increased significantly this year (up 38.9%), its involvement in potential acquisitions like the $500 million deal for renewable assets indicates strategic shifts towards sustainable energy investments, which could impact future financial flexibility and dividend sustainability.

• Take a closer look at Oil and Natural Gas' potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Oil and Natural Gas may be overvalued.

Petronet LNG (NSEI:PETRONET)

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

Overview: Petronet LNG Limited is a company based in India that specializes in the import, storage, regasification, and supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with a market capitalization of approximately ₹485.85 billion.

Operations: Petronet LNG Limited generates revenue primarily through its natural gas business, which amounted to ₹52.73 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Petronet LNG exhibits a mixed scenario for dividend-focused investors. With a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 13.3x, it stands below the broader Indian market average of 32.2x, indicating potential value. The company's earnings have expanded by 8.9% annually over the last five years, supporting some growth context. However, dividends have shown volatility over the past decade despite recent increases and a declaration of an INR 3 per share final dividend on May 22, 2024. Dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios at 12.8% and 37.2%, respectively, suggesting financial prudence in its distribution policies despite past inconsistencies in payment stability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Petronet LNG's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Petronet LNG's shares may be trading at a premium.

Swaraj Engines (NSEI:SWARAJENG)

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

Overview: Swaraj Engines Limited, based in India, specializes in manufacturing and selling diesel engines, diesel engine components, and spare parts for tractors, with a market capitalization of approximately ₹33.96 billion.

Operations: Swaraj Engines Limited generates revenue primarily from the sale of diesel engines, engine components, and tractor spare parts, totaling ₹14.19 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Swaraj Engines offers a dividend yield of 3.4%, ranking it among the top quarter of Indian dividend stocks, yet its sustainability is questionable with a cash payout ratio of 122% and coverage issues reflected by earnings and cash flows. Despite growing earnings at 15.4% annually over five years, dividends have been inconsistent over the last decade. Recently, Swaraj announced a significant dividend increase to ₹95 per share for FY2024, although this is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM on July 18, 2024.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Swaraj Engines stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Swaraj Engines' share price might be on the cheaper side.

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