3 Leading Dividend Stocks In India With Up To 7.7% Yield

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.

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