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Dividend Stocks: List of Highest Dividend Yield Stocks

Dividend stocks are shares of companies that regularly pay out a portion of their profits to shareholders. These payments, known as dividends, provide a steady income stream for investors. Here are the top dividend-yielding stocks in the Nifty 500.

Best Dividend Yield Stocks in India (2025)

Dividend Stocks

List of Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks listed in NSE.

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NameStocks (22)↓↓Sub-SectorSub-Sector↓↓Market CapMarket Cap↓↓Close PriceClose Price↓↓Dividend YieldDiv Yield↓↓PE RatioPE Ratio↓↓1M Return1M Return↓↓6M Return6M Return↓↓1Y Return1Y Return↓↓PB RatioPB Ratio↓↓Return on EquityReturn on Equity↓↓ROCEROCE↓
1.Vedanta LtdVEDLMetals - DiversifiedMetals - Diversified2,12,301.632,12,301.63543.60543.608.018.0114.1614.161.091.0918.0518.054.144.143.953.9531.2831.2829.1129.11
2.Castrol India LtdCASTROLINDCommodity ChemicalsCommodity Chemicals18,197.8718,197.87183.98183.987.077.0719.6319.63-3.94-3.94-14.40-14.40-12.24-12.247.997.9942.1542.1553.5753.57
3.Coal India LtdCOALINDIAMining - CoalMining - Coal2,36,248.192,36,248.19383.35383.356.916.916.686.680.070.07-2.38-2.38-6.29-6.292.362.3638.5338.5324.7124.71
4.REC LimitedRECLTDSpecialized FinanceSpecialized Finance90,688.2390,688.23344.40344.405.235.235.715.71-5.59-5.59-14.98-14.98-38.45-38.451.161.1621.5021.503.513.51
5.Hindustan Zinc LtdHINDZINCMining - DiversifiedMining - Diversified2,37,315.042,37,315.04561.65561.655.175.1722.9222.926.976.978.588.5811.9811.9817.8117.8172.6072.6062.8962.89
6.Oil and Natural Gas Corporation LtdONGCOil & Gas - Exploration & ProductionOil & Gas - Exploration & Production2,99,435.812,99,435.81238.02238.025.155.158.278.27-5.24-5.24-3.98-3.98-6.31-6.310.800.809.879.8711.4511.45
7.Power Finance Corporation LtdPFCSpecialized FinanceSpecialized Finance1,13,589.501,13,589.50344.20344.204.594.594.944.94-9.43-9.43-17.21-17.21-32.21-32.210.730.7315.8915.893.463.46
8.Gail (India) LtdGAILGas DistributionGas Distribution1,12,243.181,12,243.18170.71170.714.394.399.029.02-7.51-7.51-11.17-11.17-16.82-16.821.321.3215.3315.3315.1415.14
9.NMDC LtdNMDCMining - Iron OreMining - Iron Ore68,523.4368,523.4377.9477.944.234.2310.4910.49-1.45-1.457.627.62-2.89-2.892.312.3123.5923.5929.7429.74
10.UTI Asset Management Company LtdUTIAMCAsset ManagementAsset Management14,713.7414,713.741,146.401,146.404.174.1720.1120.11-4.84-4.84-8.55-8.55-16.11-16.112.852.8514.4414.4420.1220.12
11.Tata Consultancy Services LtdTCSIT Services & ConsultingIT Services & Consulting11,65,205.0911,65,205.093,220.503,220.503.913.9124.0024.003.773.77-6.22-6.22-27.71-27.7112.1712.1751.9051.9062.5962.59
12.National Aluminium Co LtdNATIONALUMMetals - AluminiumMetals - Aluminium51,085.9151,085.91278.15278.153.773.779.709.70-0.42-0.4248.7048.7020.5320.532.872.8732.7332.7336.8236.82
13.Indraprastha Gas LtdIGLGas DistributionGas Distribution26,139.4326,139.43186.71186.713.753.7515.2215.22-11.79-11.79-8.09-8.09-3.53-3.532.462.4616.9316.9319.6019.60
14.Petronet LNG LtdPETRONETOil & Gas - Storage & TransportationOil & Gas - Storage & Transportation40,342.5040,342.50268.95268.953.723.7210.1510.15-3.28-3.28-11.41-11.41-21.59-21.592.032.0321.3121.3123.6323.63
15.HCL Technologies LtdHCLTECHIT Services & ConsultingIT Services & Consulting4,52,685.984,52,685.981,673.201,673.203.603.6026.0326.035.855.85-1.65-1.65-13.58-13.586.506.5025.2125.2131.2731.27
16.ITC LtdITCFMCG - TobaccoFMCG - Tobacco5,01,275.875,01,275.87400.10400.103.583.5814.4314.43-1.15-1.15-4.96-4.96-8.18-8.187.127.1247.8347.8357.0057.00
17.Power Grid Corporation of India LtdPOWERGRIDPower Transmission & DistributionPower Transmission & Distribution2,45,163.922,45,163.92263.60263.603.413.4115.8015.80-1.62-1.62-8.79-8.79-19.93-19.932.652.6517.2617.2612.4012.40
18.RITES LtdRITESBusiness Support ServicesBusiness Support Services10,921.2410,921.24227.24227.243.323.3228.3828.38-8.64-8.64-21.48-21.48-23.94-23.943.973.9714.0714.0720.4420.44
19.Oracle Financial Services Software LtdOFSSSoftware ServicesSoftware Services69,521.9769,521.977,990.007,990.003.313.3129.2229.22-3.42-3.42-15.06-15.06-33.94-33.948.318.3129.3429.3437.1437.14
20.Pfizer LtdPFIZERPharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals22,874.7822,874.785,000.205,000.203.303.3029.8029.80-0.48-0.48-15.09-15.09-1.62-1.625.425.4219.6519.6523.6023.60
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Selection criteria: Stock Universe: Nifty 500, Dividend Yield (%): High | Market Cap: Sorted from Highest to Lowest

Overview of the Highest Dividend Yield Stocks in India

Vedanta Ltd

Vedanta Ltd is a global company involved in mining, oil and gas, and metal production. It is one of India’s top dividend payers, with a portfolio that includes zinc, aluminium, iron ore, and copper. The company plays a significant role in India’s resource economy and is known for consistently paying high dividends.

Coal India Ltd

Coal India Ltd (CIL) is the world’s largest coal producer and a major supplier for India’s power plants, steel, and cement industries. Established in 1975, it produces over 80% of India’s coal.

Hindustan Zinc Ltd

Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of Vedanta, is one of India’s largest zinc producers. It specialises in mining, smelting, and refining zinc, lead, and silver. The company uses sustainable mining practices and technology to improve productivity and reduce environmental impact.

Castrol India Ltd

Castrol India manufactures and markets premium lubricants for automotive, industrial, and marine sectors. A subsidiary of BP, Castrol provides innovative oils and focuses on sustainability and high-performance products to improve engine life and reduce environmental impact.

REC Ltd

REC Ltd, formerly Rural Electrification Corporation, is a financial company that funds India’s power projects. Founded in 1969, REC lends money to power companies for generation, transmission, and distribution projects.

What are Dividend Stocks?

Dividend stocks refer to shares of companies that distribute a portion of their earnings to shareholders, typically in the form of cash payments or additional shares. These dividends are generally paid on a regular basis, such as quarterly or annually. However, dividend payments are not guaranteed and can vary depending on the company's financial performance and strategy.

Forms of Dividend

  1. Cash Dividend: This is the most common type, where a company pays cash to shareholders for each share they hold. The payment is usually credited directly to shareholders' bank accounts. Many dividend-paying stocks in India offer cash dividends.
  2. Stock Dividend: Instead of cash, a company may give additional shares to shareholders. For example, in a 5:1 bonus issue, a shareholder would receive 5 extra shares for every 1 share they already own, increasing their total shareholding.

Calculation of Dividend

Dividend per share (DPS) shows how much money a company pays out in dividends for each share it has. This includes all types of dividends declared by the company over a period.

Dividend Per Share Formula: DPS = Total Dividends Paid in a Year / Total Outstanding Shares

This formula gives the amount of dividend paid per share. However, DPS alone does not guarantee future payouts or financial performance.

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Conclusion

Dividend stocks can be appealing to investors as they provide regular income through dividends. However, it’s important to look at more than just the dividend yield before investing. Consider factors like the company’s financial health, dividend history, payout ratio, and growth potential to determine if the dividends will be sustainable in the long run. While dividend stocks offer steady income, understanding the risks and ensuring the company’s stability is key to making smart investment choices.

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