Universal Starch Chem Dividend & Ex-dividend History

UNIVSTAR • No Dividend Payments

No Dividend Data Available

Universal Starch Chem dividend history & ex-dividend dates. Universal Starch Chem (UNIVSTAR) has not declared any dividends from 01-January-1990.

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UNIVSTAR Capital Gains vs FMCG Sector Dividend Yield

Universal Starch Chem Revenue, Net Profit & Cash Flow — No Dividend Payout

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

Profitability

Revenue (None) ₹516 Cr

Net Profit ₹19 Cr

Profit Margin 3.7%

Profits retained for growth

Cash Generation

Operating Cash Flow ₹17 Cr

Free Cash Flow ₹-2 Cr

Available for reinvestment or dividends

FMCG Sector Dividend Yield & Payout Landscape

UNIVSTAR vs FMCG peers — sector dividend payout rate, average yield and companies paying dividends.

65.0%

Companies Pay Dividends

3.34%

Average Dividend Yield

30.14%

Highest Yield

Total Companies Analyzed

Top Dividend-Paying Companies in FMCG

Hindustan Unilever

HINDUNILVR

1.63%

ITC

3.78%

Marico

MARICO

1.34%

Patanjali Foods

PATANJALI

0.76%

AWL Agri Business

AWL

0.06%

UNIVSTAR Sector Peers Paying Dividends — FMCG

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Last dividend: March 2026

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Hindustan Unilever

HINDUNILVR • 2.23% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Patanjali Foods

PATANJALI • 1.55% yield

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Unique Organics

UNIQUEO • 1.53% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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FMCG Sector — Dividend vs Non-Dividend Stock Returns

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

Dividend-Paying Peers

Average Price Return 103.76%

Alfavision Overseas

0.0% dividend yield

103.76%

Non-Dividend Peers

Average Price Return -17.4%

Aelea Commodities

No dividend payments

0.0%

Agri-Tech

No dividend payments

-33.46%

Ajanta Soya

No dividend payments

-38.66%

UNIVSTAR — STCG, LTCG & TDS on Dividends Compared

Capital gains tax rates (STCG, LTCG) on Universal Starch Chem 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 Universal Starch Chem pay dividends?

Based on available financial data, Universal Starch Chem retains its earnings for business operations and growth. The company reported ₹19 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 FMCG?

In the FMCG sector, 65.0% of companies currently pay dividends with an average yield of 3.34%. Universal Starch Chem 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.