A Descriptive Study of Dividend Policies with Reference to Indian Firms

Abstract

Present study examined the factors which are considered vital for a firm while deciding about the distribution of dividend of the companies. The study is beneficial for the potential investors in the equity market as they can compare the performance of firms paying with that of companies not paying dividend. With this study investors also understand about the pattern of dividend payment of the Indian listed companies belonging to various sectors. The research can provide a better understanding of the factors that contribute in determining the dividend payout and would give an insight into what kind of ownership structure is beneficial for the wealth of shareholders.