Vedanta among 10 largecap stocks with up to 12% dividend yield in last 1 year

Dividends are a key source of passive income for investors, representing a portion of a company’s profits shared with its shareholders. Dividend yield, expressed as a percentage, helps measure the return on investment relative to the stock’s market price, making it a useful metric for income-focused investors.

The following list, curated by domestic brokerage firm Axis Securities, showcases the top large-cap companies that have delivered the highest dividend yields over the past 12 months. These stocks have not only offered attractive income but also reflect strong cash flows and consistent shareholder rewards- making them worth watching for long-term investors.

Vedanta leads the large-cap dividend yield chart with a dividend payout of Rs 43.5 per share over the past 12 months, resulting in an impressive dividend yield of 12%.

Hindustan Zinc has distributed Rs 29 per share in dividends in the last 12 months, offering investors a healthy dividend yield of 7%.

Coal India has rewarded its shareholders with Rs 26.35 per share in dividends, translating to a robust dividend yield of 7% over the past year.

ONGC provided Rs 13.5 per share in dividends in the last 12 months, resulting in a dividend yield of 6%, making it one of the top yielders in the oil & gas space.

BPCL paid Rs 15.5 per share in dividends, delivering a 6% dividend yield, underlining its strong track record of shareholder returns.

Indian Oil Corporation distributed Rs 7 per share as dividends in the past year, offering a dividend yield of 5%.

REC Limited paid Rs 20.4 per share in dividends, resulting in a dividend yield of 5%, supported by its stable financial performance in the financial sector.

HCL Technologies declared Rs 60 per share in dividends over the past year, leading to a dividend yield of 4%, making it attractive for income-seeking investors in the IT space.

Power Finance Corporation rewarded shareholders with Rs 16.25 per share in dividends, contributing to a dividend yield of 4%.

Hero MotoCorp declared a dividend of Rs 140 per share in the last 12 months, providing investors with a dividend yield of 4%.


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