With market volatility and geopolitical uncertainties continuing to impact stock markets in 2026, Indian investors are increasingly turning to stocks that offer steady income. Dividend-paying stocks often catch the attention of investors, mostly those who look for stable returns amid market volatility.
So far in 2026, market data indicates, top 10 dividend-paying stocks largely belong to heavyweight companies from the metals and mining space.
Offering dividend yields up to 6.64%, these stocks have caught the attention of income-seeking investors. However, the group presents a mixed picture, with some counters posting solid long-term gains while others remain under short-term stress.
Top 10 Best Dividend-Paying Stocks In February 2026
Here is a list of the 10 best companies to watch out for in terms of one-year dividend yield. The list has been compiled based on the dividend yield over the last one year as of Feb. 6, 2026.
Vedanta
Vedanta tops the list with a strong 6.64% dividend yield in the last one year. As of Feb. 6, 2026, the company's market cap stood at Rs 2.6 lakh crore. The stock has delivered returns of 7.21% over the past month and 53.28% in six months. Shares of the diversified natural resources conglomerate have rallied nearly 51% in the last one year.
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Coal India
Coal India follows closely with a 6.14% dividend yield. The state-owned market cap currently stands at over Rs 2.66 lakh crore. The Coal Ministry PSU's shares have advanced 1.37% in the past month, while rising more than 14% in the last six months. In the last one year, the stock has rallied 13.06%.
Hindustan Zinc
Hindustan Zinc has offered a dividend yield of 4.75% in the last one year. The company's market cap stood at Rs 2.56 lakh crore as of Feb. 6. In the last one month, shares of the leading zinc producer have gained 6.19% while rising 43.4% in the past six months. In the last one year, the stock has gained nearly 31%.
REC Limited
REC has provided an annual yield of 4.71%. It has a Rs 98,113.93 crore market cap. It has fallen 2.7% over the past month, 3.62% in the past six months and 16.11% over the past year.
Gail (India)
Gail's yield stands at 4.65% with a Rs 1,07,305.63 crore market cap. Its share price has declined 3.78% in the past month, 3.8% in the past six months and 9.45% over the past year.
ITC
ITC has offered investors a 4.62%. It has a Rs 4,08,891.40 crore market cap. Its price has declined 5.01% in the last month, over 21% in the past six months and 27.6% over the past year.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
ONGC has provided an annual yield of 4.55%. Its market cap stands at Rs 3,37,654.69 crore as of Feb. 6. It has generated returns of 11.96% over the last month, 14.99% in the past six months, and 2.4% over the last year.
UTI Asset Management Company
UTI AMC has delivered 4.47% annual yield. It has a Rs 13,687.08 crore market cap, closing. Returns dipped 5.79% over the last month, 20.75% in six months, and 2.68% in one year.
Tata Consultancy Services
TCS has offered 4.21% yield. It has a colossal Rs 10,63,826.27 crore market cap. The share price declined 9.29% in the last one month, 3.49% in six months, and 28.35% in one year.
Indraprastha Gas
At 4.04% yield, Indraprastha Gas has a Rs 24,672.23 crore market cap. It has struggled to generate returns, falling 7.86% monthly, 14.11% in six months and over 14% the last one year.
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