Dividend Stocks

Dividend-paying stocks attract long-term investors seeking income and capital appreciation. Radhakishan Damani's portfolio includes VST Industries and Advani Hotels, both with strong dividend histories.

HDFC Bank and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will trade ex-dividend on June 19. Investors must buy shares by June 18 to qualify for dividends, totaling ₹248 per share across companies. HDFC Bank offers ₹13 per share, while Tata Motors offers ₹3, among others.

Vedanta demerger has raised investor concerns, particularly as Vedanta’s aluminium business — historically contributing nearly half of the group’s EBITDA — will move into a separate listed company.

Lincoln Pharmaceuticals announced a final dividend of ₹1.80 per share for FY26, reporting a net profit of ₹11.63 crore in Q4FY26. The company aims for ₹1,000 crore revenue in three years, focusing on expanding its product portfolio and global presence.

In Q4FY26, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's revenue fell 5% to ₹941.32 crore due to softer demand. However, FY26 saw revenue rise to ₹4,290.42 crore, with net profit increasing to ₹856.50 crore. Leadership changes were also announced.

Coal India OFS: The government is selling over 12.32 crore, or up to 2% stake, in the Maharatna PSU Coal India at a floor price of ₹412 a share, suggesting a discount of 11% from Tuesday's closing price of ₹458.15.

Reliance Industries' 49th AGM will be held on 19 June 2026. The record date for dividend eligibility is 5 June. The company reported a 12.9% increase in Q1 revenue and a 16% rise in net profit for FY26.

Bajaj Auto dividend record date has been fixed as 29 May 2026, Friday, for determining eligibility of the shareholders to receive the dividend. Bajaj Auto dividend payment date is 24 July 2026, Friday.

ONGC reported a 3% YoY increase in net profit for Q4FY26, totaling ₹6,650 crore despite production declines. Revenue rose slightly to ₹35,928.18 crore.

3M India announced a total dividend of ₹506 per share, including a special dividend of ₹346. The record date is set for July 17, 2026, pending shareholder approval at the AGM in August. The company reported a 202% YoY profit increase for Q4 FY26.