Dividend-paying stocks remain attractive for investors seeking steady income and long-term value. For November 2025, five Indian companies stand out for their strong dividend yields, alongside key metrics such as market capitalisation, P/E ratio, and historical returns.
| Name | Market Cap (₹ Cr) | Dividend Yield (%) | 1-Year Return (%) | 5-Year CAGR (%) | P/E Ratio (x) |
| 1,85,763.92 | 9.16 | 5.66 | 36.46 | 12.39 | |
| 2,41,024.30 | 6.78 | -17.43 | 27.34 | 6.82 | |
| 19,827.95 | 6.49 | -3.84 | 12.67 | 21.38 | |
| 2,04,442.06 | 6.00 | -9.79 | 15.22 | 19.75 | |
| 3,12,141.89 | 4.94 | -5.25 | 29.87 | 8.62 |
Note: Data as of October 27, 2025.
Vedanta tops the list with a dividend yield of 9.16%, supported by a market cap of ₹1,85,763.92 crore. The company operates across natural resources, including zinc, aluminium, oil and gas, and power. Its P/E ratio of 12.39 suggests moderate valuations, while its five-year CAGR of 36.46% highlights strong long-term performance.
Coal India offers a dividend yield of 6.78%, making it a preferred choice for income-focused investors. Despite a negative one-year return of -17.43%, its five-year CAGR of 27.34% reflects resilience. With a market cap of ₹2,41,024.30 crore and a low P/E ratio of 6.82.
Castrol India provides a dividend yield of 6.49%, backed by a market cap of ₹19,827.95 crore. Known for its lubricants business, the company has delivered a five-year CAGR of 12.67%. Its P/E ratio of 21.38 indicates premium valuations relative to peers.
Hindustan Zinc offers a dividend yield of 6%, supported by a market cap of ₹2,04,442.06 crore. The company specialises in zinc, lead, and silver production. Despite a negative one-year return of -9.79%, its five-year CAGR of 15.22% underscores steady growth.
ONGC rounds out the list with a dividend yield of 4.94% and a market cap of ₹3,12,141.89 crore. As India’s largest oil and gas producer, ONGC combines strong fundamentals with a five-year CAGR of 29.87%.
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Dividend-paying stocks like Vedanta, Coal India, Castrol India, Hindustan Zinc, and ONGC offer attractive yields and diversified exposure across sectors. While past performance is not a guarantee of future returns, these companies might be preferred by income-focused portfolios.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
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Published on: Oct 27, 2025, 2:41 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
Akshay Shivalkar is a financial content specialist who strategises and creates SEO-optimised content on the stock market, mutual funds, and other investment products. With experience in fintech and mutual funds, he simplifies complex financial concepts to help investors make informed decisions through his writing.
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