Dividend stocks, April 8 -- Investing in stocks is primarily seen as a way to generate returns through value appreciation - where the price of the shares grows over time, allowing investors to sell them for a profit. However, there's an added bonus that many investors often overlook: dividends.

Dividends are paid by the companies, usually from its profit as a way to appreciate the shareholders. While not all stocks offer dividends, those that do provide an additional stream of income, making them even more attractive.

There are certain stocks that offer a higher dividend yield of 8% and more, that beat the returns given by bank fixed deposits or some other popular small-savings schemes like Public Provident Fund (PPF) of around 7-7.5%, ...