In the last year, several large-cap companies in India have emerged as attractive picks for dividend-seeking investors, with Vedanta Ltd topping the list by offering a substantial 12% dividend yield. According to Axis Securities, other strong contenders include Hindustan Zinc, Coal India, ONGC, and BPCL.

Vedanta’s high dividend payout stems from multiple interim dividends declared during FY 2024-25. The company paid ₹43.5 per share in total, including a notable ₹20 dividend in September 2024 and ₹8.5 in December 2024, alongside earlier payments in May and August.

Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of Vedanta, rewarded its shareholders with a dividend yield of 7%, paying out ₹29 per share over the past 12 months. Similarly, Coal India also recorded a 7% yield, distributing ₹26.35 per share in the same period.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) followed with a 6% dividend yield, having given ₹13.5 per share in dividends over the last year. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) also provided a yield of 6%, paying ₹15.5 per share.

Dividend yield, a key financial metric, reflects how much a company pays out in dividends relative to its stock price and is especially appealing in volatile markets. Generally, yields above 3–5% are considered healthy, making these stocks noteworthy for income-focused investors.

Overall, these five large-cap companies stand out for delivering consistent and impressive dividend returns, offering investors a combination of income stability and large-cap security in uncertain economic times.