Amid growing concerns over tensions between India and Pakistan, the mood on Dalal Street is uncertain at the moment.
For many investors, in times like these, dividends stock are like a security net – stable cash flow, even when stock prices are swinging up and down. As the possibility of a military confrontation increases, dividends look more attractive than capital gains.
For investors on the hunt for dividends, here are 5 dividend stocks to monitor in May 2025.
#1 Oracle Financial Services
First on the list is Oracle Financial Services.
The board of Oracle Financial Services Software approved an interim dividend of Rs 265 per equity share on a face value of Rs 5 each for FY25. The record date for the same is 8 May 2025.
This is the largest-ever dividend announcement by the company in around a decade after a Rs 485 dividend in the second half of 2014.
The company is a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation. It offers a wide range of products and services, including software, consulting, and IT infrastructure management.
The company has declared 15 dividends since 2003. In FY24, it declared a dividend of Rs 240 per share, more than Rs 225 per share in FY23.
#2 ABB India
Next on the list is ABB India.
For FY25, heavy electrical equipment maker ABB India has announced the highest (final) dividend of Rs 33.5 per share for its shareholders. The record date for the same is 3 May 2025.
ABB India is one of the most reputed names in Indian infrastructure. Its operations can be divided into four major segments: electrification, process automation, motion, and robotics.
With a good history of dividend payouts, the company has declared 25 dividends since 2003.
#3 Havells India
Next on the list is Havells India.
For 2024-25, the company has declared a final dividend of Rs 6 per share of Re 1 each i.e., 600%. The record date for the same is 25 May 2025. This is in addition to the interim dividend of Rs 4 per share declared during FY25.
The company is a consistent dividend payer, it has paid 32 dividends since 2003.
Havells India is a well-known Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company with a significant global footprint. The company offers products across 20,000+ active SKUs in 20 categories.
#4 Infosys
Next on the list is Infosys.
The company has announced a final dividend of Rs 22 per share. This was announced while the company declared its March quarter results. The record date has been fixed on 30 May 2025.
It paid Rs 21 per share dividend in October last year, following the Rs 29 per share it paid in May 2024. The company has a robust dividend paying history, having declared 49 dividends since 2002.
Infosys is India’s second-largest IT services firm after TCS. It generates 57% of its revenue from digital services and the remainder from traditional offerings.
It offers consulting, technology, outsourcing, and innovative digital services to help clients implement digital transformation strategies. The company caters to about 185 of the Fortune 500 companies.
#5 KSB
Last on the list is KSB Ltd.
The board of the company have declared a final dividend of Rs 4 for FY25. The record date for the same is 2 May 2025.
KSB has maintained a consistent dividend payout history over the past few years.
In June 2024, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 17.5 per share. Notably, in July 2024, KSB also undertook a stock split, reducing the face value of its shares from Rs 10 to Rs 2.
KSB specialises in pumps, valves, and related systems, particularly for fluid handling applications. It’s a leading manufacturer with a history dating back to 1871 and operations in over 150 countries.
Conclusion
Investing in dividend-paying stocks provide many advantages as well as some shortcomings.
On the positive side, these stocks provide a stable income stream through regular dividend payments, which may be particularly attractive to retired people.
However, there are some considerations to keep in mind. Firms that allocate a significant portion of their profits to dividends might have less capital available for reinvestment and growth, potentially limiting long-term capital appreciation compared to high-growth companies.
Finally, while dividends can be a valuable component of a diverse portfolio focused on stock income and stability, it is important to balance them with development-oriented investments to align with its overall financial goals and risk tolerance.
Investors should also pay attention to factors like corporate governance, payout consistency, and growth potential before making their decisions.
Happy investing.
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