Bharti Airtel - PP Dividend & Ex-dividend History

AIRTELPP • No Dividend Payments
No Dividend Data Available
Bharti Airtel - PP (AIRTELPP) has not declared any dividends from 01-January-1990.

Performance Comparison: Capital Gains vs. Sector Dividend Yield

Telecom Sector Dividend Landscape

See how Bharti Airtel - PP compares to other companies in the sector
65.0%
Companies Pay Dividends
0.68%
Average Dividend Yield
3.97%
Highest Yield
20
Total Companies Analyzed

Top Dividend-Paying Companies in Telecom

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0.5%
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3.97%
Bharti Hexacom
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0.08%
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1.03%
Railtel Corporation of India
RAILTEL
0.91%

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Dividend 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 -7.17%
Bharti Hexacom
0.28% dividend yield
20.68%
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0.65% dividend yield
-33.94%
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0.0% dividend yield
-46.29%

Non-Dividend Peers

Average Price Return -6.09%
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-24.36%
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No dividend payments
0.0%
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No dividend payments
0.0%

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 Bharti Airtel - PP pay dividends?
Based on available financial data, Bharti Airtel - PP retains its earnings for business operations and growth. Companies typically retain earnings to fund expansion, reduce debt, or build cash reserves.
Q: How does this compare to other companies in Telecom?
In the Telecom sector, 65.0% of companies currently pay dividends with an average yield of 0.68%. Bharti Airtel - PP is among the 7 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.

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