Tuesday, October 27
Mumbai: Companies with higher dividend payouts could become a popular theme on Dalal Street in 2025 as uncertainty over the stock market's direction could prompt investors to look for more predictable avenues for returns. Analysts said investors could look at companies with a strong track record of paying dividends.Vedanta, Stovec Industries, Balmer Lawrie Investments, VST Industries, Castrol India, ICICI Securities, and Swaraj Engines, among others, have consistently delivered over 100% dividends over the past five years. Dividend yields - a measure of how much a company pays out in dividends each year compared to its stock price - of these firms range between 3% and 6%. 116842939During periods of slower growth, dividend yield stocks often emerge as attractive investment options, said ana
As 2025 begins, the investment landscape demands a careful balance of discipline, contrarian thinking, and focus on valuations. Reflecting on the lessons of recent years and India's robust macroeconomic position, we are poised to navigate another dynamic year in the markets. The Macro Picture: India's Resilience Amid Global ShiftsIndia continues to display impressive macroeconomic resilience. Key indicators such as the current account deficit, fiscal deficit, and inflation are under control, positioning the economy for sustainable growth. However, global trends, particularly foreign institutional investors' (FIIs) preference for US assets, have presented challenges. The so-called "US exceptionalism" has diverted FII flows away from Indian markets, particularly large-cap stocks. Yet, this t
The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation has cancelled a global tender floated for procuring smart meters, citing the high cost quoted by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL). The tenders were floated as four packages in August 2023 for providing the smart meters under the central government's revamped distribution sector scheme. AESL, a BSE-listed firm was the lowest bidder for package 1 of the tender covering eight districts, including Chennai, and involved installation of over 82 lakh smart meters, a source said. The tender was cancelled on December 27, 2024, as the cost quoted by AESL was reportedly higher. A re-tender is likely to be floated. Tenders for three other packages were also cancelled, he said without divulging further details. The government's move comes in the wake of th
