New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Vedanta firms dividend comparison: Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Limited is known for its strong dividend payout track record. Nearly five months after Vedanta demerger, where does the best opportunity for dividend lies: Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Iron & Steel, or the residual Vedanta Limited? Let's find out.

Vedanta Limited has declared nearly 49 dividends since July 23, 2001. The last dividend announced by Vedanta Limited was of Rs.11 per share before demerger. The residual firm has not announced any payout since spin off.

Vedanta Aluminium Metal is the only company which has declared dividend since demerger. The Vedanta Group's metal arm has announced an interim dividend of Rs.8...