The Indian market has climbed 1.8% in the last 7 days, led by the Financials sector with a gain of 2.2%, and is up 46% over the last 12 months. In this robust environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer steady income and potential for growth can be a prudent strategy for investors looking to capitalize on forecasted earnings growth of 17% annually.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In India

Click here to see the full list of 18 stocks from our Top Indian Dividend Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Coal India

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

Overview: Coal India Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the production and marketing of coal and coal products in India and has a market cap of ₹3.32 trillion.

Operations: Coal India Limited generates revenue primarily from its coal mining and services segment, which amounted to ₹1.35 trillion.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Coal India has shown significant earnings growth, reporting net income of ₹109.59 billion for Q1 2024-25. However, its dividend payments are not well covered by free cash flows, evidenced by a high cash payout ratio of 1226%. Despite this, the company offers an attractive dividend yield of 4.74%, placing it in the top tier among Indian dividend payers. Recent strategic alliances and consistent production growth bolster its long-term potential for dividends.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Coal India's dividend report.

• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Coal India's share price might be too pessimistic.

PTC India

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

Overview: PTC India Limited, with a market cap of ₹60.99 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: 3.8%

PTC India reported Q1 2024 net income of ₹1.74 billion, up from ₹1.30 billion a year ago, with earnings per share increasing to ₹5.87 from ₹4.39. Despite this growth, the company's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. However, PTC's dividends are well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 54%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 9.4%). The recent board changes and regulatory issues may impact future stability but do not currently affect dividend sustainability directly.

• Click here to discover the nuances of PTC India with our detailed analytical dividend report.

• Our valuation report unveils the possibility PTC India's shares may be trading at a premium.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

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

Overview: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited provides various banking and financial services in India, with a market cap of ₹84.57 billion.

Operations: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank generates revenue from three main segments: Treasury (₹7.58 billion), Retail Banking (₹58.71 billion), and Wholesale Banking (₹1.44 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's dividend payments, covered by a low payout ratio of 22.6%, are sustainable but have been unreliable over the past two years. Despite trading at 38.5% below estimated fair value and having strong earnings growth of 43.2% per year over five years, the bank's high level of bad loans (2.3%) and volatile dividend history pose risks for investors seeking stable returns. Recent earnings showed a slight decline in net income to ₹3 billion from ₹3.24 billion year-over-year.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's current price could be quite moderate.

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Companies discussed in this article include NSEI:COALINDIA NSEI:PTC and NSEI:UJJIVANSFB.

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