Adani Power Dividend & Ex-dividend History
ADANIPOWER • No Dividend Payments
Performance Comparison: Capital Gains vs. Sector Dividend Yield
Financial Position Facts
Key financial metrics showing how the company uses its profits
Profitability
Revenue (2025)
₹14,308 Cr
Net Profit
₹2,907 Cr
Profit Margin
20.3%
Profits retained for growth
Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
₹21,501 Cr
Free Cash Flow
₹-816 Cr
Available for reinvestment or dividends
Power Sector Dividend Landscape
See how Adani Power compares to other companies in the sector
60.0%
Companies Pay Dividends
3.77%
Average Dividend Yield
18.17%
Highest Yield
20
Total Companies Analyzed
Top Dividend-Paying Companies in Power
NTPC
NTPC
3.28%
Power Grid Corporation of India
POWERGRID
5.5%
Tata Power
TATAPOWER
1.22%
JSW Energy
JSWENERGY
0.68%
NHPC
NHPC
4.25%
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View Dividend HistoryDividend vs. Non-Dividend Performance
Compare how dividend and non-dividend companies have performed in the sector (1-year returns)
Dividend-Paying Peers
Average Price Return
-6.76%
DPSC
0.5% dividend yield
-39.24%
CESC
1.34% dividend yield
2.81%
ACME Solar Holdings
0.04% dividend yield
4.5%
Non-Dividend Peers
Average Price Return
-6.46%
Adani Green Energy
No dividend payments
4.88%
Advance Metering Tech
No dividend payments
-42.27%
Bajel Projects
No dividend payments
-30.88%
Tax Implications: Capital Gains vs. Dividends
Understanding the tax efficiency of non-dividend stocks
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 Adani Power pay dividends?
Based on available financial data, Adani Power retains its earnings for business operations and growth.
The company reported ₹2,907 crores in net profit
for 2025, 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 Power?
In the Power sector, 60.0% of companies currently pay dividends
with an average yield of 3.77%. Adani Power is among the
8 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
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