What is Dividend Per Share (DPS)?
Dividend Per Share (DPS) — The total dividend declared divided by the number of shares — the rupee dividend you get per share held.
In simple terms
A ₹8 DPS on 200 shares pays ₹1,600.
Why Dividend Per Share (DPS) matters when you invest
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Dividend Per Share (DPS) — frequently asked questions
What is Dividend Per Share (DPS)?
The total dividend declared divided by the number of shares — the rupee dividend you get per share held.
What does Dividend Per Share (DPS) mean in the stock market?
The total dividend declared divided by the number of shares — the rupee dividend you get per share held. A ₹8 DPS on 200 shares pays ₹1,600.
Can you give an example of Dividend Per Share (DPS)?
A ₹8 DPS on 200 shares pays ₹1,600.
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