As the mid-year dividend season kicks in, India’s blue-chip stocks are set to reward shareholders with attractive payouts. Here’s a rundown of the most noteworthy large-cap companies offering dividends this July, including key dates and potential yields.
1. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Dividend: Interim ₹11 per share
- Record Date: July 16, 2025 The Economic Times+15Reddit+15Angel One+15Reddit+14Dalal Street Journal+14The Economic Times+14The Economic Times+2ET Now+2The Economic Times+2
- Ex-Date Reminder: Ex-dividend trading begins July 16; to qualify, buy on or before July 15 Dalal Street Journal+6Business Standard+6The Economic Times+6.
2. Computer Age Management Services (CAMS)
- Dividend: Final ₹19 per share (FY2024‑25)
- Record Date: July 15, 2025
- Highlight: Tops the list of July payouts Reddit+3Angel One+3Angel One+3.
3. IDBI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, Grindwell Norton, Aditya Birla Real Estate, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, Vinyl Chemicals
- Dividend: Ranges from ₹2 to ₹19 per share
- Record Date: July 15, 2025 Reddit+15Business Standard+15Reddit+15
4. Coromandel International & Graphite India
- Dividend: ₹6 (plus special ₹3) for Coromandel; ₹11 for Graphite India
- Record Date: July 17, 2025 The Economic Times+2Angel One+2Dalal Street Journal+2
5. Persistent Systems
- Dividend: ₹15 per share
- Record Date: July 14, 2025 The Economic Times+4Reddit+4Reddit+4
6. Bharti Airtel, Cummins India, Dabur, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Neuland Laboratories (Final Dividends)
- Dividend:
- Bharti Airtel: ₹16
- Cummins India: ₹33.50
- Dabur: ₹5.25
- Neuland Laboratories: ₹12
- Kotak Mahindra Bank: ₹2.50
- Record Date: July 18, 2025 Angel One+7Dalal Street Journal+7The Economic Times+7
7. Wide Spectrum Large-Caps (Early July)
Companies declaring significant dividends on July 4–8 include:
- Nestle India: ₹10
- Bharat Forge: ₹6
- Tech Mahindra: ₹30
- JSW Steel: ₹2.8
- Titan: ₹11
- Sun Pharma: ₹5.5
- Other names: M&M, Escorts Kubota, SKF India, Axis Bank, Biocon, Thermax, Cyient, and more Angel One+4Upstox - Online Stock and Share Trading+4Goodreturns+4Angel OneGoodreturns+4Spider Software India+4Upstox - Online Stock and Share Trading+4.
📊 Why Dividend Stocks Matter in July
- Steady Income: Ideal for investors seeking regular cash flow from blue-chip companies.
- Liquidity Play: Ex-dividend dates often affect share movements—expect price adjustments and trading opportunities.
- Sign of Strength: Consistent dividends reflect robust earnings and management confidence.
🗓️ Dividend Calendar Snapshot
CompanyDividend (₹)Record Date
TCS 11 July 16, 2025
CAMS 19 July 15, 2025
IDBI Bank 2.10 July 15, 2025
M&M Fin. Services 6.50 July 15, 2025
Coromandel International 6 (+3) July 17, 2025
Graphite India 11 July 17, 2025
Persistent Systems 15 July 14, 2025
Bharti Airtel 16 July 18, 2025
Cummins India 33.50 July 18, 2025
Dabur India 5.25 July 18, 2025
Neuland Laboratories 12 July 18, 2025
(Plus numerous other large-cap stocks between July 4–11)
🧠 Investor Action Plan for July
- Buy before ex‑date (usually T–1) to qualify for dividends.
- Track upcoming ex-dividend dates—some of these large-caps adjust in price post ex-date.
- Consider re-investing dividends in stable, high-yield stocks to compound returns.
🔎 Long-Term Perspective on Dividend Yields
Stocks like Vedanta (≈12%), Hindustan Zinc, Coal India, ONGC, BPCL (~6–7%) have delivered leading yields over the past 12 months The Economic Times+2Goodreturns+2The Economic Times+2Upstox - Online Stock and Share TradingAngel One+4Business Standard+4Angel One+4RedditBusiness Standardmint+1Business Standard+1. While July offers season-specific payouts, these high-yield names deliver steady long-term income.
