What Apple, Microsoft & quiet Indian stocks have in common

When markets get choppy, most investors panic. A few? They smile and reinvest their dividends.

Why? Because they've built portfolios around a powerful idea: owning companies that consistently grow dividends—year after year.

Take companies like Apple, Microsoft, Visa, and Costco. These aren't just global leaders in their sectors. They're also part of an elite group tracked by the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index—firms that have increased dividends for 10+ consecutive years.

This strategy may not sound exciting, but it's incredibly effective.

Quiet, consistent returns that add up

Over the last decade, the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index delivered 11.7 per cent annual returns—matching the broader U.S. market. The difference? It did so with lower volatility and smaller drawdowns during crashes.

Annualised volatility (standard deviation) of the Dividend Growers Index at 13.7 per cent has been noticeably lower than the broader U.S. market's 17 per cent.

So, while the world chased fads, dividend growers rewarded patience.

Why Dividend Growth works—Especially in India

In the Indian context, this strategy makes even more sense.

We value stability, plan for long-term goals (like children's education or retirement), and trust companies that deliver year after year.

Yet, most investors either chase high dividend yields or high-growth momentum stocks—both of which can be unstable. The smarter play? Own businesses that grow their earnings and their payouts consistently.

Bringing this strategy to India

At Value Research Stock Advisor, we've built a Dividend Growth Portfolio tailored to Indian investors. These are handpicked companies with solid fundamentals, proven dividend track records, and long-term potential.

Here's a sneak peek at what's inside:

• A consumer brand that's found in nearly every Indian home—yet most investors overlook how consistently it rewards shareholders year after year.
  
• An engineering solutions firm that doesn't make headlines but quietly earns in dollars and delivers double-digit dividend growth back home.
  
• A mobility company that dominates India's roads—not by selling to the rich, but by serving the heart of Bharat.
  
• A firm that sits at the crossroads of natural gas and infrastructure—with stable pricing power and an impeccable dividend track record.
  
• A financial institution known for its discipline, low NPAs, and a culture of rewarding long-term shareholders—not just with appreciation, but with a growing share of profits.
  
• An agri-sciences leader that's capitalised on India's farm economy transformation, maintaining growth across cycles and steadily increasing payouts.

These aren't high-yield traps or speculative bets. These are businesses that grow, compound, and share the gains—even when markets turn volatile.

It's a portfolio designed for those who don't just want returns—but reliable progress toward their goals.

This is your signal to act

This portfolio isn't about chasing the market. It's about building wealth you can count on, especially when the market turns volatile.

If you're looking for a smart way to invest—with rising income potential and long-term capital appreciation—this is your moment.

Click here to explore the Dividend Growth Portfolio now

Don't wait for the "perfect" market condition.

The best dividend growth stories unfold quietly—until it's too late to join them.

Start your journey today.

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