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The US Federal Reserve's unexpected 50 bps rate cut and its shift in policy are boosting the emerging markets. Despite India lagging behind its Asian counterparts, domestic benchmarks have breached new highs, driven primarily by large-cap stocks. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to navigate current market conditions. Here are three Indian dividend stocks yielding up to 7.7%.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In India
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Castrol India (BSE:500870) | 3.27% | ★★★★★★ |
Balmer Lawrie Investments (BSE:532485) | 4.37% | ★★★★★★ |
D. B (NSEI:DBCORP) | 5.04% | ★★★★★☆ |
Indian Oil (NSEI:IOC) | 7.78% | ★★★★★☆ |
Bharat Petroleum (NSEI:BPCL) | 5.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
VST Industries (BSE:509966) | 3.58% | ★★★★★☆ |
Balmer Lawrie (BSE:523319) | 3.11% | ★★★★★☆ |
Redington (NSEI:REDINGTON) | 3.32% | ★★★★★☆ |
PTC India (NSEI:PTC) | 3.76% | ★★★★★☆ |
Bank of Baroda (NSEI:BANKBARODA) | 3.04% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 16 stocks from our Top Indian Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Bharat Petroleum
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited primarily engages in refining crude oil and marketing petroleum products in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹1.59 trillion.
Operations: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited generates revenue from two main segments: Downstream Petroleum, which contributed ₹5.07 billion, and Exploration & Production of Hydrocarbons, which added ₹1.92 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.7%
Bharat Petroleum's dividend yield of 5.72% places it in the top 25% of Indian dividend payers, supported by a low payout ratio (33.3%) and cash payout ratio (34.6%), indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite this, its dividends have been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability. Recent strategic moves into renewable energy and green hydrogen through joint ventures may bolster future earnings stability amidst expected short-term profit declines.
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Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Bharat Petroleum's dividend report.
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Our valuation report here indicates Bharat Petroleum may be undervalued.
Indian Oil
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Indian Oil Corporation Limited, with a market cap of ₹2.48 trillion, refines, pipeline transports, and markets petroleum products in India and internationally through its subsidiaries.
Operations: Indian Oil Corporation Limited generates revenue from Petrochemicals (₹262.95 billion) and Petroleum Products (₹8.25 trillion).