Top Dividend Stocks On The Indian Exchange

Over the last 7 days, the Indian market has risen by 1.0%, contributing to a remarkable 39% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually in the coming years. In this thriving environment, identifying strong dividend stocks can be crucial for investors seeking steady income and potential capital appreciation amidst robust market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In India

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Castrol India (BSE:500870)	3.58%	★★★★★★
Balmer Lawrie Investments (BSE:532485)	4.60%	★★★★★★
D. B (NSEI:DBCORP)	5.10%	★★★★★☆
Indian Oil (NSEI:IOC)	8.31%	★★★★★☆
VST Industries (BSE:509966)	3.59%	★★★★★☆
Redington (NSEI:REDINGTON)	3.46%	★★★★★☆
Balmer Lawrie (BSE:523319)	3.30%	★★★★★☆
Canara Bank (NSEI:CANBK)	3.09%	★★★★★☆
PTC India (NSEI:PTC)	4.15%	★★★★★☆
Bank of Baroda (NSEI:BANKBARODA)	3.11%	★★★★★☆

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Bharat Petroleum (NSEI:BPCL)

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

Overview: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited focuses on refining crude oil and marketing petroleum products both in India and internationally, with a market capitalization of ₹1.52 trillion.

Operations: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited generates revenue primarily from its Downstream Petroleum segment, accounting for ₹5.07 billion, and from Exploration & Production of Hydrocarbons, contributing ₹1.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 6%

Bharat Petroleum offers a compelling dividend yield of 5.99%, ranking in the top 25% among Indian dividend payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 33.3%. However, its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite trading at a favorable valuation with an 8x P/E ratio, it faces challenges due to high debt levels and forecasted earnings decline. Recent strategic moves into renewable energy through joint ventures may influence future financial stability and dividend sustainability.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Bharat Petroleum with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Bharat Petroleum valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Indian Oil (NSEI:IOC)

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

Overview: Indian Oil Corporation Limited, along with its subsidiaries, engages in refining, pipeline transportation, and marketing of petroleum products both in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹2.32 trillion.

Operations: Indian Oil Corporation Limited generates revenue primarily from its petroleum products segment, amounting to ₹8.25 trillion, and its petrochemicals segment, contributing ₹262.95 billion.

Dividend Yield: 8.3%

Indian Oil Corporation's dividend yield of 8.31% places it in the top quartile of Indian dividend payers, backed by a manageable payout ratio of 39.6%. While dividends have grown over the past decade, they remain volatile. The company's P/E ratio at 7.5x suggests it trades at a good value compared to the market average. A recent joint venture in biofuels aligns with its low-carbon strategy but earnings are forecasted to decline, posing potential risks to future dividends.

• Dive into the specifics of Indian Oil here with our thorough dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Indian Oil's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Uniparts India (NSEI:UNIPARTS)

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

Overview: Uniparts India Limited, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in manufacturing and selling engineering systems, solutions, and assemblies mainly for off-highway vehicles across India and various international markets including the United States, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Japan; it has a market cap of ₹20.54 billion.

Operations: Uniparts India Limited generates revenue primarily from its Linkage Parts and Components for Off-Highway Vehicles segment, amounting to ₹11.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Uniparts India's dividend yield of 4.52% ranks it among the top 25% of Indian dividend payers, supported by a payout ratio of 73.8%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite trading at a favorable P/E ratio of 18.3x compared to the market, its dividend history is less stable with recent volatility in payments. The company approved two interim dividends totaling INR 14 per share in September, reflecting ongoing shareholder returns amidst fluctuating earnings performance.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Uniparts India's dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Uniparts India's current price could be quite moderate.

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