The Indian market has experienced a flat performance over the last week, yet it has impressively risen by 40% in the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% per annum in the coming years. In such dynamic conditions, dividend stocks like Bharat Petroleum offer investors potential stability and income through regular payouts while navigating a rapidly evolving market landscape.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Castrol India (BSE:500870) | 3.48% | ★★★★★★ |
Balmer Lawrie Investments (BSE:532485) | 4.58% | ★★★★★★ |
D. B (NSEI:DBCORP) | 5.34% | ★★★★★☆ |
Indian Oil (NSEI:IOC) | 8.34% | ★★★★★☆ |
VST Industries (BSE:509966) | 3.65% | ★★★★★☆ |
Balmer Lawrie (BSE:523319) | 3.43% | ★★★★★☆ |
Redington (NSEI:REDINGTON) | 3.43% | ★★★★★☆ |
Canara Bank (NSEI:CANBK) | 3.08% | ★★★★★☆ |
PTC India (NSEI:PTC) | 4.09% | ★★★★★☆ |
Bank of Baroda (NSEI:BANKBARODA) | 3.12% | ★★★★★☆ |
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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 cap of ₹1.51 trillion.
Operations: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited generates revenue primarily from its Downstream Petroleum segment, amounting to ₹5.07 trillion, and its Exploration & Production of Hydrocarbons segment, which contributes ₹1.92 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6%
Bharat Petroleum offers a compelling dividend yield of 6.02%, placing it among the top 25% of dividend payers in India. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios around 33%. Despite this, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent developments include strategic ventures into renewable energy and green hydrogen, which may impact future financials but currently do not affect its strong coverage for dividends.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Indian Oil Corporation Limited, with a market cap of ₹2.31 trillion, refines, transports via pipelines, and markets petroleum products both in India and internationally.
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 8.34% ranks it in the top 25% of Indian dividend payers. While its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, historical volatility raises concerns about reliability. The company maintains a low payout ratio of 39.6%, supporting sustainability despite high debt levels. Recent strategic moves, such as a joint venture for biofuel development, align with long-term goals but do not immediately impact its dividend stability or financial position.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Uniparts India Limited, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells engineering systems, solutions, and assemblies for off-highway vehicles across various international markets including India, the United States, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Japan; it has a market cap of ₹20.44 billion.
Operations: Uniparts India Limited generates its revenue primarily from the sale of linkage parts and components for off-highway vehicles, amounting to ₹11.04 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Uniparts India offers a competitive dividend yield of 4.54%, placing it among the top 25% of Indian dividend payers. The company's dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 73.8% and 56.7%, respectively, indicating sustainability despite a short two-year history of payments marked by volatility. Recent approvals for interim dividends reflect management's commitment to shareholder returns, though the track record remains unstable due to fluctuating payouts.
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