Star Health Insurance Dividend & Ex-dividend History
STARHEALTH • No Dividend Payments
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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
0.76%
Average Dividend Yield
2.54%
Highest Yield
13
Total Companies Analyzed
Top Dividend-Paying Companies in Insurance
LIC of India
LICI
0.95%
SBI Life Insurance
SBILIFE
0.19%
HDFC Life Insurance
HDFCLIFE
0.28%
ICICI Lombard General Insurance
ICICIGI
0.6%
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
ICICIPRULI
0.61%
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 • 3.79% yield
Last dividend: March 2026
View Dividend HistoryLIC of India
LICI • 2.47% yield
Last dividend: March 2026
View Dividend HistoryICICI Lombard General Insurance
ICICIGI • 0.92% yield
Last dividend: March 2026
View Dividend HistoryThe New India Assurance Company
NIACL • 0.76% yield
Last dividend: March 2026
View Dividend HistoryHDFC Life Insurance
HDFCLIFE • 0.4% yield
Last dividend: March 2026
View Dividend HistoryInsurance 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
-16.94%
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company
0.27% dividend yield
36.27%
GIC of India
3.27% dividend yield
-0.26%
HDFC Life Insurance
0.38% dividend yield
-29.62%
Non-Dividend Peers
Average Price Return
-15.85%
Go Digit General Insurance
No dividend payments
-32.92%
Max Financial Services
No dividend payments
1.23%
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 0.76%. 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