New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Dividend-paying stocks can offer investors an additional source of income alongside potential gains from share price appreciation. Within the Tata Group, several listed companies distributed cash to shareholders in FY26, with payouts varying significantly across businesses. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) led the pack with a dividend of Rs.110 per share, followed by Tata Elxsi at Rs.75 per share.

IT and engineering services companies led the group in absolute dividend payments, while businesses in retail, metals, automobiles and power also announced distributions during the financial year.

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