
Public sector companies such as Coal India, REC, Chennai Petroleum, Mazagon Dock and BHEL continue to reward shareholders with steady dividends along with solid earnings and stock performance. The Government of India, which is the majority shareholder in many PSUs, depends on these payouts as an important source of non-tax revenue.
In FY26, the government collected ₹78,438 crore in dividends from Central Public Sector Enterprises, exceeding the budget target of ₹71,000 crore. The coal and power sectors contributed significantly to this strong collection.
During Q4FY26, several PSU companies announced final dividends along with their results. Many of these stocks also delivered double-digit returns in 2026 and offer dividend yields between 3% and 5%.
Key companies that declared final dividends include:
| Stock | Q4FY26 Dividend | FY26 Dividend | Dividend Yield | 2026 YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal India | ₹5.25/share | ₹26.75/share | 5.5% | ▲26.5% |
| REC Ltd | ₹1.55/share | ₹18.55/share | 5.4% | ▲1.4% |
| Chennai Petroleum | ₹54/share | ₹62/share | 1.2% | ▲28.8% |
| National Aluminium | ₹2/share | ₹10.5/share | 2.7% | ▲29.1% |
| Mazagon Dock | ₹4.62/share | ₹18.12/share | 0.6% | ▲7.2% |
| Garden Reach Shipbuilders | ₹6.7/share | ₹19.6/share | 0.6% | ▲25.9% |
| BHEL | ₹1.4/share | ₹1.4/share | 0.3% | ▲40.5% |
| Punjab National Bank | ₹3/share | ₹3/share | 2.6% | ▼11.4% |
| Union Bank of India | ₹5/share | ₹5/share | 2.8% | ▲8.8% |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ₹1.2/share | ₹2.2/share | 2.9% | ▲37.5% |
| Indian Bank | ₹18.25/share | ₹18.25/share | 2.1% | ▲3.1% |
Coal India announced a ₹5.25 final dividend for Q4FY26, taking the full-year dividend to ₹26.75 per share.
This makes it one of the highest dividend-yielding PSU stocks.
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REC declared a ₹1.55 final dividend, taking FY26 payout to ₹18.55 per share.
Chennai Petroleum delivered a strong recovery in FY26:
Mazagon Dock
Garden Reach Shipbuilders
PSU banks also rewarded shareholders:
BHEL declared ₹1.4 dividend per share and delivered over 40% stock gains in 2026.
PSU companies continue to offer a strong mix of dividends, earnings growth, and government support. With many stocks delivering double-digit returns and steady payouts, PSUs remain attractive for income-focused investors.
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Published on: May 8, 2026, 12:05 PM IST

Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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