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3 Leading Dividend Stocks In India With Up To 7.7% Yield
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
In the last week, the Indian market has been flat, but it is up 43% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 17% annually. In this thriving environment, dividend stocks that offer substantial yields and stable returns become particularly attractive to investors.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In India
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Balmer Lawrie Investments (BSE:532485) | 3.91% | ★★★★★★ |
D. B (NSEI:DBCORP) | 5.10% | ★★★★★☆ |
Indian Oil (NSEI:IOC) | 7.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
Bharat Petroleum (NSEI:BPCL) | 5.82% | ★★★★★☆ |
NMDC (BSE:526371) | 3.41% | ★★★★★☆ |
Hindustan Zinc (BSE:500188) | 3.23% | ★★★★★☆ |
Balmer Lawrie (BSE:523319) | 3.06% | ★★★★★☆ |
Redington (NSEI:REDINGTON) | 3.12% | ★★★★★☆ |
Bank of Baroda (NSEI:BANKBARODA) | 3.12% | ★★★★★☆ |
PTC India (NSEI:PTC) | 3.56% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 15 stocks from our Top Indian Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
D. B (NSEI:DBCORP)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: D. B. Corp Limited operates in newspaper printing and publishing, radio broadcasting, and digital news platforms for news and event management in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹59.43 billion.
Operations: D. B. Corp Limited generates revenue primarily from its printing, publishing, and allied business segment (₹22.77 billion) and radio broadcasting segment (₹1.62 billion).
Dividend Yield: 5.1%
D. B. Corp Limited offers a dividend yield of 5.1%, placing it in the top 25% of Indian market payers, with dividends covered by earnings (65.2%) and cash flows (57%). However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade despite recent increases. The company reported strong Q1 2024 results with net income rising to ₹1.18 billion from ₹787.59 million YoY, reflecting robust financial health but an unstable dividend track record remains a concern for investors seeking consistent returns.
- Take a closer look at D. B's potential here in our dividend report.
- Our valuation report here indicates D. B may be undervalued.
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 ₹2.50 trillion.
Operations: Indian Oil Corporation Limited generates revenue from petrochemicals (₹262.95 billion) and petroleum products (₹8.25 trillion).
Dividend Yield: 7.7%
Indian Oil Corporation Limited offers a dividend yield of 7.72%, ranking it in the top 25% of Indian market payers, with dividends well-covered by earnings (39.6%) and cash flows (56.8%). Despite recent increases, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent changes in senior management and a final dividend declaration of ₹7 per share for FY2023-24 highlight ongoing corporate adjustments amid fluctuating financial performance, including a significant drop in Q1 net income YoY.
- Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Indian Oil.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Indian Oil's current price could be quite moderate.
PTC India (NSEI:PTC)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: PTC India Limited, with a market cap of ₹64.82 billion, engages in the trading of power across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh through its subsidiaries.
Operations: PTC India Limited generates revenue primarily from power trading, amounting to ₹159.67 billion, and its financing business, which contributes ₹7.35 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
PTC India's dividend yield of 3.56% places it in the top 25% of Indian market payers, supported by a reasonable payout ratio (54%) and strong cash flow coverage (9.4%). However, its dividend history has been unstable over the past decade despite recent increases. The company's Q1 FY2025 earnings showed improved net income (₹1.74 billion) compared to the previous year, amidst ongoing executive changes and regulatory challenges affecting senior management roles.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in PTC India's dividend report.
- Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that PTC India is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.
Taking Advantage
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About NSEI:PTC
PTC India
Engages in the trading of power in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
Excellent balance sheet established dividend payer.