Reliance Communications Dividend & Ex-dividend History

RCOM • No Dividend Payments
No Dividend Data Available
Reliance Communications (RCOM) has not declared any dividends from 01-January-1990.

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RCOM Capital Gains vs Telecom Sector Dividend Yield

Reliance Communications Revenue, Net Profit & Cash Flow — No Dividend Payout

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

Profitability

Revenue (2025) ₹95 Cr
Net Profit ₹-2,701 Cr
Profit Margin -2843.2%
Profits retained for growth

Cash Generation

Operating Cash Flow ₹26 Cr
Free Cash Flow ₹-11 Cr
Available for reinvestment or dividends

Telecom Sector Dividend Yield & Payout Landscape

RCOM vs Telecom peers — sector dividend payout rate, average yield and companies paying dividends.
65.0%
Companies Pay Dividends
0.7%
Average Dividend Yield
3.97%
Highest Yield
20
Total Companies Analyzed

Top Dividend-Paying Companies in Telecom

Bharti Airtel
BHARTIARTL
0.51%
Indus Towers
INDUSTOWER
3.97%
Bharti Hexacom
BHARTIHEXA
0.09%
Tata Communications
TATACOMM
1.08%
HFCL
HFCL
0.25%

RCOM Sector Peers Paying Dividends — Telecom

Dividend-paying stocks in the Telecom sector with yield, ex-dividend date and dividend per share — income investing alternatives to Reliance Communications.

Aksh Optifibre

AKSHOPTFBR • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Bharti Airtel

BHARTIARTL • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Bharti Hexacom

BHARTIHEXA • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Birla Cable

BIRLACABLE • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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ADC India Communications

ADCINDIA • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Telecom Sector — Dividend vs Non-Dividend Stock Returns

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

Dividend-Paying Peers

Average Price Return -6.66%
Bharti Hexacom
0.33% dividend yield
-6.09%
ADC India Communications
1.25% dividend yield
23.47%
Birla Cable
0.84% dividend yield
2.63%

Non-Dividend Peers

Average Price Return 5.25%
Bharti Airtel - PP
No dividend payments
13.62%
City Online Services
No dividend payments
7.36%
Accord Synergy
No dividend payments
0.0%

RCOM — STCG, LTCG & TDS on Dividends Compared

Capital gains tax rates (STCG, LTCG) on Reliance Communications 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 Reliance Communications pay dividends?
Based on available financial data, Reliance Communications retains its earnings for business operations and growth. The company reported ₹-2,701 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 Telecom?
In the Telecom sector, 65.0% of companies currently pay dividends with an average yield of 0.7%. Reliance Communications 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.