5 Stocks to Watch Out for Upcoming Dividends in August 2025

Dividends provide steady income and reflect a company's profitability and commitment to shareholder returns. Many investors, especially retirees, value dividend-paying stocks for the consistent cash flow they provide.

In August 2025, several companies have announced dividend payouts.

Which Stocks are Paying Dividends in August

#1 Hindustan Aeronautics

First on the list is Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).

Hindustan Aeronautics has declared a final dividend of Rs 15 per equity share (face value Rs 5) for the financial year 2024-25, which represents a 300% payout on face value. The record date for determining eligibility for this dividend is 21 August 2025.

This final dividend follows an interim dividend of Rs 25 per share paid in February 2025, making it HAL's second dividend for FY25.

HAL has a consistently strong dividend history, reflecting its robust financial health and steady profitability. In recent years, the company has declared multiple dividends each year, including both interim and final dividends.

Hindustan Aeronautics Dividend History (2020-24)

	Mar-20	Mar-21	Mar-22	Mar-23	Mar-24
Dividend per share (Adj.) * (Rs)	16.5	15	25	27.5	35
Dividend payout ratio (%)	19.1	15.5	16.5	15.8	30.7
Dividend Yield (%) (eoy)	6.2	3	3.4	2	1.1

Source: Equitymaster

For more details, see the Hindustan Aeronautics fact sheet and latest quarterly results.

#2 Apollo Hospitals

Second on the list of stocks declaring dividend for payment in August 2025 is Apollo Hospitals.

The board of the company has declared a final dividend of Rs 10 per share announced, which was announced on 30 May 2025. The ex-dividend date has been fixed on 19 August 2025.

The company had also announced an interim dividend of Rs 9 per share declared on 10 February 2025.

Apollo Hospitals has declared at least 27 dividends since 2003, reflecting steady shareholder returns. Dividend amounts have varied over the years, with a generally healthy and growing dividend trend.

Apollo Hospitals pays dividends twice a year, usually around February and August/September, and has maintained dividend payments every year.

Apollo Hospitals Dividend History (2020-24)

	Mar-20	Mar-21	Mar-22	Mar-23	Mar-24
Dividend per share (Adj.) * (Rs)	5.81	3	11.75	15	16
Dividend payout ratio (%)	19.2	31.7	15.3	24.3	25.1
Dividend Yield (%) (eoy)	0.5	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.3

Source: Equitymaster

For more details, see the Apollo Hospitals fact sheet and latest quarterly results.

#3 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL)

Third on our list is HPCL.

The company announced a final dividend of Rs 10.5 per share for which the record date is 14 August. This final dividend was confirmed on 7 May 2025.

The dividend payout ratio has varied but generally indicates a healthy portion of profits being returned to shareholders.

Dividends tend to fluctuate with company profits and market conditions but HPCL has historically maintained a consistent dividend policy. It's dividend history demonstrates a reliable and relatively strong commitment to shareholder returns.

HPCL Dividend History (2020-24)

	Mar-20	Mar-21	Mar-22	Mar-23	Mar-24
Dividend per share (Adj.) * (Rs)	6.98	15.52	9.33	0	21
Dividend payout ratio (%)	56.3	31	27.2	0	27.9
Dividend Yield (%) (eoy)	5.1	9.7	5.2	0	6.6

Source: Equitymaster

For more details, see the HPCL fact sheet and latest quarterly results.

#4 Grasim Industries

Grasim Industries has declared a final dividend of Rs 10 per share for FY25, with a record date of 12 August 2025.

Recent years have seen a steady final dividend of Rs 10 per share from FY23 to FY25, illustrating adherence to a reliable dividend payout along with a reasonable payout ratio around 18%.

The dividend pattern of the past shows Grasim Industries consistently rewarding shareholders with dividends, mostly steady or increasing over time, reflecting its financial strength and shareholder return policy.

Grasim Dividend History (2020-25)

	Mar-21	Mar-22	Mar-23	Mar-24	Mar-25
Dividend per share (Adj.) * (Rs)	8.7	9.67	9.67	10	10
Dividend payout ratio (%)	8.8	6.2	5.9	6.9	8.8
Dividend Yield (%) (eoy)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.4

Source: Equitymaster

For more details, see the Grasim Industries fact sheet and latest quarterly results.

#5 PI Industries

PI Industries has fixed 7 August 2025 as the record date for its final dividend for FY25. The dividend amount declared is Rs 10 per equity share. This date serves as the cut-off for determining shareholders eligible to receive the dividend in August 2025.

PI Industries has a good track record of dividend payments, demonstrating consistent and shareholder-friendly dividend policies over the years.

The company has made a total of 27 dividend payments since 2011, with dividends generally increasing over time, reflecting profitability and a commitment to reward shareholders.

PI Industries Dividend History (2020-25)

	Mar-21	Mar-22	Mar-23	Mar-24	Mar-25
Dividend per share (Adj.) * (Rs)	5	6	10	15	16
Dividend payout ratio (%)	10.3	10.8	12.3	13.5	14.6
Dividend Yield (%) (eoy)	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.5

Source: Equitymaster

For more details, see the PI Industries fact sheet and latest quarterly results.

Conclusion

Historically, dividends have contributed significantly to the total long-term returns of stocks.

However, a company's growth potential, financial strength, market position, and future prospects are equally crucial.

Companies that don't pay dividends may reinvest profits to fuel faster growth, which can lead to capital gains.

Evaluating a stock comprehensively involves looking at dividends, earnings growth, valuation, industry trends, and the company's strategic outlook.

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