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Dividend Yield Calculator India 2026 – Annual Stock Income

Use this free Dividend Yield Calculator in India to calculate the dividend yield of any stock and estimate your annual and monthly passive income from equity holdings.

Calculate dividend yield percentage and estimate passive income.

Dividend Yield

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Annual Dividend/Share

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Stock Price

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Dividend Yield %

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Monthly Income (100 shares)

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Annual Dividend per Share (₹)

Current Stock Price (₹)

📊 What is the Dividend Yield Calculator and How Does It Work?

Dividend yield measures annual dividend income as a percentage of current stock price. The calculator helps plan dividend income from an equity portfolio by computing yield on each holding and aggregating total annual and monthly income.

Formula

Dividend Yield% = (Annual DPS ÷ Current Stock Price) × 100  |  Annual income = Portfolio value × Weighted avg yield% ÷ 100

🪓 Step-by-Step: How to Use This Calculator

Enter stock price or total investment value
Enter annual dividend per share or expected yield percentage
Click Calculate to see annual and monthly dividend income from the position

📌 Example Calculation

Investment ₹5 lakh at 3% dividend yield: Annual income = ₹15,000 (₹1,250/month). ₹30L portfolio at 3% avg yield = ₹90,000/year passive income.

✅ Benefits of Using This Calculator

Plan annual dividend income from equity
Compare dividend yields across different stocks
Build a dividend income portfolio systematically
Calculate yield on cost for long-held positions
Understand dividend vs growth investing trade-offs
Model income from PSU and dividend-focused funds

⚙️ Key Factors That Affect Results

Current stock price — changes daily
Annual dividend per share — may change each year
Dividend history and payout consistency
Payout ratio — sustainable vs unsustainably high
Sector — PSUs and mature companies pay more
Tax implications — dividends taxable at slab rate since 2020

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is dividend yield?▼

Annual dividend per share ÷ Current stock price × 100. A ₹50 dividend on a ₹1,000 stock = 5% yield.

What is a good dividend yield in India?▼

1–3% for growth companies. 3–6% for mature companies. Above 6% may signal distress. PSU stocks often yield 4–8%.

Is dividend income better than capital appreciation?▼

Dividends are taxed at slab rate. Capital gains have lower tax rates (10–20% LTCG/STCG). For high-income investors, capital appreciation is often more tax-efficient.

Which sectors have highest yields in India?▼

PSU banks (4–8%), Coal India (7–9%), ONGC (4–6%), IT services (TCS, Infosys: 2–4%), and power companies.

How to build a dividend income portfolio?▼

Focus on 10+ year consistent payers. Diversify across 10–15 stocks. Target 3–5% average yield. Reinvest dividends for compounding.

About This Tool

Uses standard financial formulas. Results are indicative — consult a financial advisor for important decisions.

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