Star Health Insurance Dividend & Ex-dividend History

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Star Health Insurance dividend history & ex-dividend dates. Star Health Insurance (STARHEALTH) has not declared any dividends from 01-January-1990.

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STARHEALTH Capital Gains vs Insurance Sector Dividend Yield

Star Health Insurance Revenue, Net Profit & Cash Flow — No Dividend Payout

STARHEALTH revenue, net profit, operating cash flow and free cash flow — earnings retained for reinvestment rather than dividend distribution.

Profitability

Revenue (None) ₹19,115 Cr

Net Profit ₹844 Cr

Profit Margin 4.4%

Profits retained for growth

Cash Generation

Operating Cash Flow ₹1,874 Cr

Free Cash Flow ₹775 Cr

Available for reinvestment or dividends

Insurance Sector Dividend Yield & Payout Landscape

STARHEALTH vs Insurance peers — sector dividend payout rate, average yield and companies paying dividends.

69.2%

Companies Pay Dividends

0.79%

Average Dividend Yield

2.56%

Highest Yield

Total Companies Analyzed

Top Dividend-Paying Companies in Insurance

LIC of India

LICI

0.96%

SBI Life Insurance

SBILIFE

0.19%

HDFC Life Insurance

HDFCLIFE

0.28%

ICICI Lombard General Insurance

ICICIGI

0.59%

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

ICICIPRULI

0.62%

STARHEALTH Sector Peers Paying Dividends — Insurance

Dividend-paying stocks in the Insurance sector with yield, ex-dividend date and dividend per share — income investing alternatives to Star Health Insurance.

GIC of India

GICRE • 4.05% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

View Dividend History

LIC of India

LICI • 2.54% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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The New India Assurance Company

NIACL • 0.86% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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ICICI Lombard General Insurance

ICICIGI • 0.82% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Medi Assist Healthcare

MEDIASSIST • 0.67% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Insurance Sector — Dividend vs Non-Dividend Stock Returns

1-year price return comparison: dividend-paying peers vs non-dividend peers in the Insurance sector including STARHEALTH.

Dividend-Paying Peers

Average Price Return -26.47%

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company

0.29% dividend yield

2.72%

GIC of India

3.4% dividend yield

-12.7%

HDFC Life Insurance

0.37% dividend yield

-28.59%

Non-Dividend Peers

Average Price Return -21.7%

Go Digit General Insurance

No dividend payments

-23.6%

Max Financial Services

No dividend payments

-19.81%

STARHEALTH — STCG, LTCG & TDS on Dividends Compared

Capital gains tax rates (STCG, LTCG) on Star Health Insurance vs TDS on dividend income — tax treatment for Indian investors.

Capital Gains Tax

Long-term (>1 year) 10.0%

LTCG Exemption ₹100,000

Short-term (<1 year) 15.0%

Long-term capital gains (>1 year holding) taxed at 10% above ₹1 lakh exemption

Dividend Tax

TDS Rate 10.0%

Tax Treatment Added to Income

Dividends are subject to TDS at 10% if annual dividend exceeds ₹5,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why doesn't Star Health Insurance pay dividends?

Based on available financial data, Star Health Insurance retains its earnings for business operations and growth. The company reported ₹844 crores in net profit for None, which has been retained rather than distributed as dividends. Companies typically retain earnings to fund expansion, reduce debt, or build cash reserves.

Q: How does this compare to other companies in Insurance?

In the Insurance sector, 69.2% of companies currently pay dividends with an average yield of 0.79%. Star Health Insurance is among the 4 companies in our database that don't pay dividends.

Q: What returns have investors received instead of dividends?

Historical price performance data is not available for detailed analysis.

Q: Should I invest in this stock if I want income?

This stock provides returns through price appreciation rather than dividend income. For income-focused investors:

Consider the tax efficiency of capital gains vs. dividends for your situation
Look at dividend-paying alternatives in the same sector
Consider combining growth stocks with dividend stocks for a balanced portfolio

Q: What's the tax difference between capital gains and dividends?

Current tax rates in India:

Dividend income: 10% TDS (if annual dividend exceeds ₹5,000), added to taxable income
Long-term capital gains: 10% on gains above ₹1,00,000
Short-term capital gains: 15% flat rate

For many investors, long-term capital gains can be more tax-efficient than dividend income.