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Dividends vs. Growth: Which PSU Strategy is Better in 2026?

Stay updated with the 100% true and fresh list of PSU dividends for February 2026. Compare High-Yield stocks like Coal India & REC with Growth giants like HAL & NTPC.
Dividends vs. Growth: Which PSU Strategy is Better in 2026?

Mumbai, February 7, 2026: The Indian stock market is currently in the middle of a "PSU Super-cycle." As Q3 FY26 results wrap up, the focus has shifted to the February Dividend Bonanza. Investors are faced with a strategic choice: Do you chase the high-yield "Income Kings" or the high-momentum "Growth Titans"?

Live PSU Dividend & Growth Tracker (February 2026)

This table contains the most accurate data based on current exchange filings (BSE/NSE) for Large-Cap PSUs.

1. The Income Kings (Focus: High Dividend Yield)

These companies have confirmed their dividend details or have meetings scheduled this week.

Company Name Sector Live Status (As of Feb 7, 2026) Dividend Amount Record Date
Power Grid Power Confirmed ₹4.50 Feb 12, 2026
REC Ltd Finance Confirmed ₹3.50 Feb 14, 2026
ONGC Oil & Gas Confirmed ₹5.75 Feb 17, 2026
PFC Ltd Finance Confirmed ₹3.80 Feb 19, 2026
Coal India Mining Meeting: Feb 12 ₹14.00 (Est.) Feb 21, 2026
GAIL (India) Gas Confirmed ₹2.50 Feb 13, 2026
Indian Oil (IOC) Refining Meeting: Feb 13 ₹3.00 (Est.) Feb 24, 2026
NMDC Ltd Mining Meeting: Feb 14 ₹5.25 (Est.) Feb 25, 2026
Oil India Oil & Gas Confirmed ₹4.20 Feb 18, 2026

 

 

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2. The Growth Titans (Focus: Capital Appreciation)

These stocks may have lower yields, but their stock prices are driven by massive government orders and infrastructure expansion.

Company Name Industry Growth Catalyst (2026) Dividend Outlook
HAL Defence LCA Tejas & Helicopter Exports Meeting Feb 18
IRFC Railways Railway Electrification Financing Record Date Feb 20
NTPC Energy 60GW Renewable Energy Goal Meeting Feb 10
BEL Defence Missile Systems & Electronics Interim Declared
Mazagon Dock Shipping Kalvari-class Submarine Orders Interim Declared
RVNL Railways Multi-modal Infra Projects Watchlist
SJVN Solar Large-scale Solar Park Execution Meeting Feb 11
BHEL Engineering Thermal Power Order Re-rating Recovery Play
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Conclusion

For 2026, the most successful strategy is a Hybrid Portfolio:

  • 60% Growth PSUs (HAL, NTPC, BEL) for wealth creation.

  • 40% Income PSUs (Coal India, REC, Power Grid) for monthly cash flow and stability.

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