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List of PSU Stocks in NSE (2025)

PSU stocks represent strategic national interests, spanning defence, banking, and energy, offering stability, dividends, and government-backed growth potential.

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1.State Bank of IndiaSBINPublic BanksPublic Banks8,77,877.898,77,877.89948.10948.1011.3211.32-0.31-0.310.250.2517.5617.5610.2810.281.741.7416.5816.585.635.631.621.620.000.001.481.48
2.NTPC LtdNTPCPower GenerationPower Generation3,13,153.833,13,153.83322.95322.9513.3713.370.000.00-3.54-3.54-1.91-1.91-13.36-13.361.641.6413.1513.1510.7710.772.592.591.311.311.691.69
3.Oil and Natural Gas Corporation LtdONGCOil & Gas - Exploration & ProductionOil & Gas - Exploration & Production3,01,951.863,01,951.86242.23242.238.348.340.920.92-6.44-6.441.761.76-7.08-7.080.810.819.879.8711.4511.455.105.100.500.501.901.90
4.Hindustan Aeronautics LtdHALAerospace & Defense EquipmentsAerospace & Defense Equipments2,96,688.652,96,688.654,496.804,496.8035.4735.471.361.36-5.49-5.49-9.34-9.34-0.54-0.548.488.4826.0926.0917.5117.510.900.900.000.002.512.51
5.Bharat Electronics LtdBELElectronic EquipmentsElectronic Equipments2,95,278.522,95,278.52407.15407.1555.4955.490.790.79-4.27-4.274.244.2430.1430.1414.7714.7729.2929.2933.7533.750.590.590.000.002.362.36
6.Power Grid Corporation of India LtdPOWERGRIDPower Transmission & DistributionPower Transmission & Distribution2,49,674.712,49,674.71269.10269.1016.0916.090.240.24-4.65-4.65-6.74-6.74-17.21-17.212.692.6917.2617.2612.4012.403.353.351.411.411.781.78
7.Indian Oil Corporation LtdIOCOil & Gas - Refining & MarketingOil & Gas - Refining & Marketing2,31,743.642,31,743.64162.76162.7617.0417.04-0.82-0.82-2.08-2.0815.7015.7016.3716.371.211.217.177.179.559.551.831.830.800.801.971.97
8.Coal India LtdCOALINDIAMining - CoalMining - Coal2,31,256.382,31,256.38379.05379.056.546.541.011.01-1.43-1.43-3.94-3.94-9.02-9.022.312.3138.5338.5324.7124.717.067.060.090.091.591.59
9.Bharat Petroleum Corporation LtdBPCLOil & Gas - Refining & MarketingOil & Gas - Refining & Marketing1,55,492.041,55,492.04356.00356.0011.6611.66-0.67-0.67-3.46-3.4614.2714.2721.2321.231.911.9116.9916.9917.0517.052.752.750.750.752.032.03
10.Indian Railway Finance Corp LtdIRFCSpecialized FinanceSpecialized Finance1,49,908.831,49,908.83114.85114.8523.0623.060.120.12-7.12-7.12-20.77-20.77-23.97-23.972.852.8512.7712.771.401.401.391.397.837.832.492.49
11.Bank of Baroda LtdBANKBARODAPublic BanksPublic Banks1,48,418.091,48,418.09288.20288.207.167.160.420.42-1.19-1.1913.1913.1910.6010.601.001.0015.4315.437.477.472.922.920.000.002.132.13
12.Punjab National BankPNBPublic BanksPublic Banks1,37,685.461,37,685.46119.53119.537.457.45-0.23-0.23-2.68-2.689.129.128.658.651.031.0315.1015.109.219.212.422.420.000.002.062.06
13.Canara Bank LtdCANBKPublic BanksPublic Banks1,32,504.071,32,504.07147.39147.397.557.550.900.904.584.5825.6325.6335.6835.681.241.2417.5617.568.408.402.742.740.000.002.322.32
14.Power Finance Corporation LtdPFCSpecialized FinanceSpecialized Finance1,16,147.081,16,147.08352.05352.055.055.050.030.03-12.80-12.80-13.03-13.03-30.97-30.970.750.7515.8915.893.463.464.494.496.266.262.502.50
15.Union Bank of India LtdUNIONBANKPublic BanksPublic Banks1,15,557.521,15,557.52152.43152.436.416.410.690.69-0.38-0.38-0.47-0.4718.7818.781.021.0217.0517.0511.5911.593.143.140.000.002.752.75
16.Gail (India) LtdGAILGas DistributionGas Distribution1,11,953.881,11,953.88170.63170.638.998.990.210.21-7.54-7.54-9.97-9.97-17.46-17.461.311.3115.3315.3315.1415.144.404.400.250.252.182.18
17.Indian BankINDIANBPublic BanksPublic Banks1,09,481.231,09,481.23802.60802.609.729.72-1.25-1.25-7.63-7.6326.6626.6632.8632.861.531.5317.0917.0910.5310.532.002.000.000.002.342.34
18.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders LtdMAZDOCKShipbuildingShipbuilding1,05,572.611,05,572.612,641.202,641.2043.7443.740.920.92-4.73-4.73-22.61-22.618.238.2313.3013.3034.0334.0334.5834.580.660.660.000.003.533.53
19.IDBI Bank LtdIDBIPrivate BanksPrivate Banks1,04,997.211,04,997.2197.6497.6413.7613.76-0.01-0.01-3.24-3.24-2.71-2.7112.3612.361.701.7013.5013.5010.3910.392.152.150.000.003.303.30
20.Bharat Heavy Electricals LtdBHELHeavy Electrical EquipmentsHeavy Electrical Equipments96,992.8796,992.87275.75275.75181.67181.67-1.01-1.014.544.548.678.679.719.713.923.922.172.174.144.140.180.180.360.362.802.80
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Overview of the Top PSU Stocks in India

State Bank of India

SBI is India’s largest public sector bank, offering a full suite of banking services across retail, corporate, and digital segments. With deep rural reach and robust digital platforms, it plays a pivotal role in financial inclusion, credit expansion, and implementation of government-backed financial schemes.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd

HAL is India’s premier aerospace and defence PSU, manufacturing fighter jets, helicopters, and avionics systems. It plays a strategic role in India’s self-reliance in defence (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and partners with DRDO and global OEMs to build indigenous military aircraft and upgrade defence capabilities.

NTPC Ltd

NTPC is India’s largest thermal power producer and a diversified PSU venturing into renewables, nuclear, and hydrogen energy. As the backbone of India's power sector, it ensures stable electricity supply while spearheading the transition to a cleaner energy mix with ambitious green capacity targets.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd

ONGC is India’s largest oil and gas exploration company. It oversees a majority of India’s crude oil and natural gas output, both onshore and offshore. As a key energy PSU, it drives domestic hydrocarbon production while investing in energy transition projects like green hydrogen.

Bharat Electronics Ltd

BEL is a leading defence electronics PSU that designs and manufactures advanced systems for India’s armed forces. Its portfolio includes radars, missile systems, and communication devices. It’s also expanding into EV infrastructure and semiconductor tech, supporting India's strategic autonomy in high-tech defence equipment.

What are PSU stocks?

PSU stocks are shares of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), which are companies where the Government of India owns a majority stake, usually 51 percent or more. These companies operate across sectors such as banking, energy, defence, mining, and infrastructure. PSU stocks include central and state-owned enterprises that are listed on Indian stock exchanges.

Types of PSUs in India

Maharatna Stocks

There are 11 Maharatna companies in India. In the past, these entities have been Navratna companies. Maharatna companies enjoy the liberty of choosing their investments; they can invest 15% of their net worth. Since these companies operate on a larger scale, they have an investment ceiling of Rs. 5,000 cr.

Navratna Stocks

Navratna companies have more operational flexibility and freedom compared to Miniratna companies. Although Navratna companies can invest without the government’s approval, there are certain restrictions on the amount that can be invested. Such companies can invest up to Rs. 1,000 cr., or 15% of their net worth on a single project, or 30% of their net worth in the entire year, whichever is less.

Miniratna Stocks

There are 78 Miniratna companies in India. These companies are further divided into two categories - categories I and II. Miniratna category I companies can invest up to Rs. 500 cr. or a sum equal to their net worth, whichever is less. On the other hand, Miniratna category II companies can invest Rs. 300 cr. or 50% of their net worth, whichever is lower. They don't require prior approval from the government to make investments.

Advantages of Investing in PSU Stocks

Significant Market Presence

Public sector enterprises contribute to nearly 13 to 15 percent of the total market capitalisation of listed companies in India, offering exposure to core sectors like energy, banking, and infrastructure.

Exposure to Critical Sectors

PSUs dominate industries such as oil and gas (over 70 percent of refining capacity), power generation (over 50 percent of installed capacity), and public sector banking (accounting for more than 60 percent of bank deposits), giving investors access to industries integral to the economy.

Policy-linked Benefits

Initiatives such as government-led capital infusion in banks, energy transition projects, and infrastructure spending of over ₹11 lakh cr in FY26 can directly impact PSU earnings and valuations.

Scale and Resilience

Many PSUs have decades of operational history and nationwide networks, making them key players in India’s economic growth story despite cyclical pressures.

Risks of Investing in PSU Stocks

Government Influence on Operations

Decisions around pricing, subsidies, or strategic projects can prioritise social or political objectives over profitability, which may affect returns.

Sector Concentration Risk

Many PSUs operate in heavily regulated industries such as energy, banking, and utilities, where earnings are vulnerable to policy shifts, fuel price controls, and interest rate changes.

Slower Earnings Growth

Over the past decade, several PSUs have posted lower revenue and profit growth compared to private peers, partly due to bureaucratic processes and slower adoption of technology.

Market Performance Volatility

Despite government backing, PSU stock indices have underperformed broader benchmarks during certain periods.

Privatisation and Restructuring Risks

Disinvestment plans or mergers can create uncertainty, impacting stock prices in the short term even if long-term fundamentals remain intact.

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Factors to Consider When Investing in PSU Stocks

Government Ownership and Policies

PSU performance often depends on state decisions around subsidies, pricing, and disinvestment, which can influence earnings and valuations.

Sector Exposure

Most PSUs operate in regulated sectors such as banking, energy, and infrastructure, where revenues can be affected by fuel price controls, interest rates, and policy shifts.

Valuation Trends

These stocks generally trade at lower price-to-earnings multiples than private peers, but such discounts can reflect structural or operational challenges.

Operational Efficiency

Bureaucratic decision-making, slower adoption of technology, and legacy cost structures can limit profitability when compared to private sector competitors.

Market Performance History

PSU-focused indices have experienced stretches of underperformance versus broader benchmarks, making historical trends important when evaluating exposure.

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Frequently Asked Questions on PSU Stocks

  1. What are PSU Stocks?

    PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) stocks represent shares of companies in which the Indian government holds a majority stake. These entities operate across various sectors, including banking, energy, defense, and infrastructure, playing a pivotal role in the nation's economic development. Investing in PSU stocks offers exposure to companies backed by government support and policies.

  2. How to invest in PSU Stocks?

    Here’s how you can invest in PSU Stocks -
    1. Go to the Tickertape Stock Screener
    2. Click on 'PSU Stocks'.
    3. Analyse and sort the PSU Stocks using over 200+ filters—including valuation ratios, financials, technical indicators, and more—based on your investment thesis.
    4. Review the filtered list, and identify stocks that best align with your risk appetite, return expectations, and investment goals.
    5. Once you've shortlisted the stocks, click ‘Place Order’ to invest in your preferred PSU Stocks.

    Disclaimer: Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

  3. What are some of the top PSU stocks companies listed on NSE?

    Top NSE-listed PSU Stocks in India include:
    1. BEML Ltd
    2. Bank of Baroda Ltd
    3. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
    4. Central Bank of India Ltd
    5. Bharat Dynamics Ltd

    Disclaimer: Please note that the above list is for educational purposes only, and is not recommendatory. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

  4. What are the factors affecting PSU stocks prices?

    PSU stock prices in India are influenced by several factors:
    1. Government Policies: Decisions on subsidies, divestment, and regulatory changes can impact performance.
    2. Economic Indicators: Inflation, interest rates, and GDP growth affect profitability and investor sentiment.
    3. Global Market Trends: Fluctuations in commodity prices and international demand can influence revenues.
    4. Operational Efficiency: Management practices and technological advancements play a role in competitiveness.
    5. Investor Perception: Public trust and market confidence can sway stock valuations.

  5. What is the future projection of PSU stocks?

    Sectors like infrastructure, power, defense, and railways are expected to thrive due to increased government focus and investment. Public sector banks have shown significant profit growth, contributing to the banking sector's highest-ever profits in FY25. However, challenges remain, and investors should consider sector-specific dynamics and broader economic trends when assessing future performance.

    Disclaimer: This is only for educational purposes as the latest data is derived from major financial research reports.

  6. How to choose PSU stocks for investing?

    Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) operate in key areas like oil, power, defense, and banking. Analysts typically consider dividend history, operational efficiency, and strategic reforms like disinvestment when reviewing PSUs, particularly in the context of broader economic policy shifts.

    Disclaimer: Please note that this is not a recommendation. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

  7. Do PSU stocks offer regular dividends?

    Many PSU stocks are known for regular dividend payouts. For instance, Coal India Ltd declared a final dividend of ₹5.60 per share for FY25, maintaining a dividend yield of around 7%. Similarly, ONGC and BPCL have offered dividend yields of approximately 6% during the same period. These consistent dividends make PSU stocks attractive to income-focused investors.

    Disclaimer: The latest data on dividends is derived from Tickertape Stock Screener.

  8. Is PSU stocks a good investment for the long term?

    Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) often offer stable dividends and operate in key sectors like oil, power, and banking. Long-term performance varies based on reforms, efficiency, and policy support.

    Disclaimer: Please note that this is not a recommendation. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

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