Dividend Calculator

How it's calculated

Gross dividend = shares × dividend per share. Dividends are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Yield on cost = dividend per share ÷ your average buy price.

Understanding dividend income and yield

A dividend is a share of a company's profit paid to its shareholders. Your dividend income is the number of shares you hold multiplied by the dividend per share. Dividends you receive are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate.

With the example values, 200 shares paying ₹12 each give a gross dividend of ₹2,400. At a 30% tax rate, ₹720 goes in tax and you keep ₹1,680. The calculator also shows two yields: against today's price and against what you originally paid, which is called the yield on cost.

Frequently asked questions

What is dividend yield?

It is the yearly dividend per share divided by the share price, shown as a percentage. It tells you the income return on the amount you put in.

What is yield on cost?

It is the dividend per share divided by your average buy price. It can be higher than the current yield if the price has risen since you bought.

Is dividend income taxed?

Yes, it is added to your income. Enter your own tax rate in the calculator. Rules can change, so check the current ones.

How to use the Dividend Calculator

Enter shares held, dividend per share, average buy price, current market price, tax on dividend (your slab). The calculator updates as you type and shows Net dividend after tax, along with the figures behind it. It runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is sent anywhere. Use the Reset button to go back to the example values.