Reliance Communications Dividend & Ex-dividend History
RCOM • No Dividend Payments
Related Analysis
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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
View Dividend HistoryBharti Airtel
BHARTIARTL • 0% yield
Last dividend: March 2026
View Dividend HistoryBharti Hexacom
BHARTIHEXA • 0% yield
Last dividend: March 2026
View Dividend HistoryBirla Cable
BIRLACABLE • 0% yield
Last dividend: March 2026
View Dividend HistoryADC India Communications
ADCINDIA • 0% yield
Last dividend: March 2026
View Dividend HistoryTelecom 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