
Tata Consultancy Services Latest Share Price (TCS)
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TCS jumped 3.4% on average volume, outperforming Nifty's -0.3% move, with no exchange filing today, suggesting a market-driven move.
With a market cap of ₹8.88 L Cr., it trades at a P/E of 17.83. Track live valuations, technical indicators, and peers comparison below. Check delivery conviction and recent filings to build your view.
How good is this company?
Overall performance across 5 key dimensions.
Tata Consultancy Services flags & news
Key strengths, potential risks, and recent updates.
Green Flags
- ●Earnings GrowthEPS (TTM) grew by a solid 12.2% YoY
- ●High Capital EfficiencyROCE of 63.0% indicating pricing power
- ●Strong Return on EquityHealthy ROE of 51.8%
- ●Healthy Operating MarginsOPM is structurally strong at 26.8%
- ●Reasonable ValuationTrading at a moderate P/E of 14.6x
- ●High Promoter HoldingPromoters hold 71.8% skin-in-the-game
- ●Steady Dividend YieldReliable 2.69% dividend yield
- ●Virtually Debt-FreeVery low Debt-to-Equity of 0.11x
- ●Positive Free Cash FlowFCF has been positive for 3 consecutive years
- ●Zero Pledge RiskNo recent active promoter pledging found
Red Flags
- ●Poor Price MomentumStock underperformed, dropping 40.0% over 1Y
- ●Rising Receivables vs SalesReceivables grew 10.4% outpacing sales growth of 6.0%
Latest Tata Consultancy Services News
What changed recently?
Recent events, corporate actions, and announcements.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd valuation: P/E, P/B and sector benchmarks.
Twelve years of multiples investors have paid for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, framed against the sector median so the premium or discount is obvious at a glance.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd trades at a P/E of 17.83× and P/B of 8.28×, against the Information Technology sector median P/E of 19.84×.
Market-priced ratios use the latest available quote; accounting metrics use the latest reported filing. Compare values with matched peers and the company's own history.
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Tata Consultancy Services Ltd technical analysis: indicators, pivots and CPR.
Latest RSI, MACD and moving-average signals plus the latest pivot and Central Pivot Range levels for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd — derived from the latest tape, not yesterday's close.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd last traded at ₹2,452.7 with an intraday range of ₹2,375–₹2,457.7 — latest indicator, pivot and CPR signals below.
Pivot points
Standard pivot — most widely referenced.
Pivot levels · Classic
Last: ₹2452.70| Level | Price (₹) | Distance | % Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | 2647.33 | +194.63 | +7.94% |
| R3 | 2564.63 | +111.93 | +4.56% |
| R2 | 2511.17 | +58.47 | +2.38% |
| R1 | 2481.93 | +29.23 | +1.19% |
| PIVOT | 2428.47 | -24.23 | -0.99% |
| CURRENT | 2452.70 | — | — |
| S1 | 2399.23 | -53.47 | -2.18% |
| S2 | 2345.77 | -106.93 | -4.36% |
| S3 | 2316.53 | -136.17 | -5.55% |
| S4 | 2233.83 | -218.87 | -8.92% |
TCS is trading Above CPR, indicating Bullishness
CPR is Wider, suggesting unlikely for trending moves
Day's range: ₹2375–₹2430
Trading Above opening range, showing Bullishness
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd financials: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios.
Reported annual and quarterly results for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd — consolidated or standalone — with margins, YoY growth and key ratios inline.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd reports its full P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and ratios on this page — current market capitalisation of ₹8.88 L Cr. and reported EPS of ₹135.26.
| Metric | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 2,55,324 | 2,67,021 ▲ 4.6% |
| Sales Growth YoY %Derived | 5.99% | 4.58% |
| Other Income | 3,962 | 4,402 ▲ 11.1% |
| Total Income | 2,59,286 | 2,71,423 ▲ 4.7% |
| — | — | |
| Gross ProfitDerived | 2,55,324 | 2,67,021 ▲ 4.6% |
| Gross Margin %Derived | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| 1,87,917 | 1,94,623 ▲ 3.6% | |
| EBITDA (Operating Profit)Derived | 67,407 | 72,398 ▲ 7.4% |
| OPM %Derived | 26.40% | 27.11% |
| 6,038 | 2,261 ▼ 62.6% | |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 65,331 | 65,487 ▲ 0.2% |
| 16,534 | 16,033 ▼ 3.0% | |
| Effective Tax %Derived | 25.31% | 24.48% |
| Total Profit for Period | 48,797 | 49,454 ▲ 1.3% |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | 244 | 244 ▲ 0.0% |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 48,553 | 49,210 ▲ 1.4% |
| Net Profit Margin %Derived | 19.02% | 18.43% |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | 5.76% | 1.35% |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 134.20 | 136.01 ▲ 1.3% |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 362 | 362 ▲ 0.0% |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | 589 | 2,750 ▲ 366.9% |
| Total Expenses (incl. D&A & Interest) | 1,93,955 | 2,05,936 ▲ 6.2% |
| Material Cost % of RevenueDerived | — | — |
| Employee Cost % of RevenueDerived | 57.10% | 58.05% |
| Other Cost % of RevenueDerived | 16.50% | 14.84% |
| Interest Coverage (x)Derived | 78.10x | 54.47x |
| Period | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 1,46,463 | 1,56,949 ▲ 7.2% | 1,64,177 ▲ 4.6% | 1,91,754 ▲ 16.8% | 2,25,458 ▲ 17.6% | 2,40,893 ▲ 6.8% | 2,55,324 ▲ 6.0% | 2,67,021 ▲ 4.6% | |
| Sales Growth YoY %Derived | — | 7.16% | 4.61% | 16.80% | 17.58% | 6.85% | 5.99% | 4.58% | |
| Other Income | 4,311 | 4,592 ▲ 6.5% | 3,134 ▼ 31.8% | 4,018 ▲ 28.2% | 3,449 ▼ 14.2% | 4,422 ▲ 28.2% | 3,962 ▼ 10.4% | 4,402 ▲ 11.1% | |
| Total Income | 1,50,774 | 1,61,541 ▲ 7.1% | 1,67,311 ▲ 3.6% | 1,95,772 ▲ 17.0% | 2,28,907 ▲ 16.9% | 2,45,315 ▲ 7.2% | 2,59,286 ▲ 5.7% | 2,71,423 ▲ 4.7% | |
2,270 | — ▼ 100.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Gross ProfitDerived | 1,44,193 | 1,56,949 ▲ 8.8% | 1,64,177 ▲ 4.6% | 1,91,754 ▲ 16.8% | 2,25,458 ▲ 17.6% | 2,40,893 ▲ 6.8% | 2,55,324 ▲ 6.0% | 2,67,021 ▲ 4.6% | |
| Gross Margin %Derived | 98.45% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | |
1,04,687 | 1,14,840 ▲ 9.7% | 1,17,631 ▲ 2.4% | 1,38,697 ▲ 17.9% | 1,66,199 ▲ 19.8% | 1,76,597 ▲ 6.3% | 1,87,917 ▲ 6.4% | 1,94,623 ▲ 3.6% | ||
| EBITDA (Operating Profit)Derived | 39,506 | 42,109 ▲ 6.6% | 46,546 ▲ 10.5% | 53,057 ▲ 14.0% | 59,259 ▲ 11.7% | 64,296 ▲ 8.5% | 67,407 ▲ 4.8% | 72,398 ▲ 7.4% | |
| OPM %Derived | 26.97% | 26.83% | 28.35% | 27.67% | 26.28% | 26.69% | 26.40% | 27.11% | |
2,254 | 4,453 ▲ 97.6% | 3,484 ▼ 21.8% | 5,388 ▲ 54.6% | 5,801 ▲ 7.7% | 4,805 ▼ 17.2% | 6,038 ▲ 25.7% | 2,261 ▼ 62.6% | ||
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 41,563 | 42,248 ▲ 1.6% | 43,760 ▲ 3.6% | 51,687 ▲ 18.1% | 56,907 ▲ 10.1% | 61,997 ▲ 8.9% | 65,331 ▲ 5.4% | 65,487 ▲ 0.2% | |
10,001 | 9,801 ▼ 2.0% | 11,198 ▲ 14.3% | 13,238 ▲ 18.2% | 14,604 ▲ 10.3% | 15,898 ▲ 8.9% | 16,534 ▲ 4.0% | 16,033 ▼ 3.0% | ||
| Effective Tax %Derived | 24.06% | 23.20% | 25.59% | 25.61% | 25.66% | 25.64% | 25.31% | 24.48% | |
| Total Profit for Period | 31,562 | 32,447 ▲ 2.8% | 32,562 ▲ 0.4% | 38,449 ▲ 18.1% | 42,303 ▲ 10.0% | 46,099 ▲ 9.0% | 48,797 ▲ 5.9% | 49,454 ▲ 1.3% | |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | 90 | 107 ▲ 18.9% | 132 ▲ 23.4% | 122 ▼ 7.6% | 156 ▲ 27.9% | 191 ▲ 22.4% | 244 ▲ 27.7% | 244 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 31,472 | 32,340 ▲ 2.8% | 32,430 ▲ 0.3% | 38,327 ▲ 18.2% | 42,147 ▲ 10.0% | 45,908 ▲ 8.9% | 48,553 ▲ 5.8% | 49,210 ▲ 1.4% | |
| Net Profit Margin %Derived | 21.49% | 20.61% | 19.75% | 19.99% | 18.69% | 19.06% | 19.02% | 18.43% | |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | — | 2.76% | 0.28% | 18.18% | 9.97% | 8.92% | 5.76% | 1.35% | |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 83.87 | 86.19 ▲ 2.8% | 87.67 ▲ 1.7% | 104.75 ▲ 19.5% | 115.19 ▲ 10.0% | 126.88 ▲ 10.1% | 134.20 ▲ 5.8% | 136.01 ▲ 1.3% | |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 375 | 375 ▲ 0.0% | 370 ▼ 1.4% | 366 ▼ 1.1% | 366 ▲ 0.0% | 362 ▼ 1.1% | 362 ▲ 0.0% | 362 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | 324 | 464 ▲ 43.2% | 461 ▼ 0.6% | -95 ▼ 120.6% | 492 ▲ 617.9% | 237 ▼ 51.8% | 589 ▲ 148.5% | 2,750 ▲ 366.9% | |
| Total Expenses (incl. D&A & Interest) | 1,09,211 | 1,19,293 ▲ 9.2% | 1,23,551 ▲ 3.6% | 1,44,085 ▲ 16.6% | 1,72,000 ▲ 19.4% | 1,83,318 ▲ 6.6% | 1,93,955 ▲ 5.8% | 2,05,936 ▲ 6.2% | |
| Material Cost % of RevenueDerived | 1.55% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Employee Cost % of RevenueDerived | 53.42% | 54.76% | 55.92% | 56.09% | 56.56% | 58.17% | 57.10% | 58.05% | |
| Other Cost % of RevenueDerived | 18.05% | 18.41% | 15.73% | 16.24% | 17.15% | 15.14% | 16.50% | 14.84% | |
| Interest Coverage (x)Derived | 189.14x | 41.75x | 66.69x | 61.80x | 69.62x | 76.24x | 78.10x | 54.47x |
Tata Consultancy Services segment analysis : revenue and profit mix.
Disclosed business segments at Tata Consultancy Services with their share of revenue and profit, switchable between consolidated and standalone reporting.
Tata Consultancy Services discloses revenue and profit across multiple business segments — toggle between consolidated and standalone views to see the mix.
Segment-wise Financial Analysis
The Bull, Bear, and Flip case for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Our AI distills the core fundamental drivers supporting Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, the risks that threaten it, and the quantitative conditions that could weaken the thesis.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd's investment case rests on 10 positive markers and 10 flagged concerns drawn from the latest reported filings.
What you're getting.
Exceptional ROE 51.80% and ROCE 63.00% substantially outpace industry peers significantly.
Operating margin 26.80% demonstrates strong pricing power and superior cost efficiency.
Minimal debt-to-equity 0.0011x with zero borrowings provides substantial financial flexibility.
Promoter holding 71.8% ensures strong alignment between management and shareholders.
Latest quarterly EPS grew 12.20% YoY despite challenging macroeconomic environment.
Key Risks.
52-week return -39.99% signals significant price momentum deterioration and weakness.
FII holdings eased from 13.50% to 11.48%, signals foreign investor caution.
Negative 26-week return -35.70% reflects concerning medium-term market sentiment.
Price-to-book 8.03x suggests elevated valuation premium relative to book value.
Revenue growth decelerated to 2.8% YoY, reflecting macro headwinds and project delays.
Flip Conditions.
Valuation risk. a P/E above 23 (~1.2× the sector multiple of 19.8) would leave less room for earnings disappointment.
Fundamental risk. a shrinking deal pipeline (TCV) or margins below historical averages would weaken the thesis.
Watch wage inflation and attrition rates — primary threats to operating leverage in IT.
Return-quality risk. ROE below 47% would indicate weaker capital compounding.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd peer comparison — same-sector benchmarks.
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Tata Consultancy Services Ltd chart patterns: breakouts, tops and bottoms.
Auto-detected classical chart patterns for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd — Double Top/Bottom, Head & Shoulders, Triple Bottom and more — with break levels, targets and quality scores across Intraday, Daily and Weekly timeframes.
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Pattern history — every completed pattern and its outcome
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd delivery volume — last 20 sessions of conviction.
Daily traded volume and delivery percentage for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd over 20 sessions — the gap between intraday flipping and genuine accumulation.
Latest session delivery in Tata Consultancy Services Ltd stood at 52.3% of traded volume, against a 20-day average of 47.4%.
Tata Consultancy Services announcements: results, concalls, ratings, M&A.
Filings Tata Consultancy Services sent to the exchanges, sequenced as they hit the tape — concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and presentations.
Tata Consultancy Services files concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and corporate-action notices on the NSE and BSE exchange portals — latest 265 documents below.
Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
Tata Consultancy Services Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of meet
Copy of Newspaper Publication
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Updates
Tata Consultancy Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Press Release - TCS study reveals Physical AI is now mainstream as…
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Tata Consultancy Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Press Release - TCS and Google Cloud launch Gemini Experience Center in…
Investor decks & rating reports.
Tata Consultancy Services dividend history, splits and bonus issues.
Every dividend, stock split and bonus issue Tata Consultancy Services has declared, sequenced by announce and record date.
Tata Consultancy Services corporate-action history below covers all declared dividends, stock splits and bonus issues recorded with NSE and BSE.
About Tata Consultancy Services Ltd: business, sector, key facts.
What Tata Consultancy Services Ltd does, where it operates, the people running it, and the numbers that describe the entity behind the ticker.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd operates in the Computers - Software & Consulting industry under the Information Technology sector, listed as NSE: TCS, BSE: 532540.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1968, it's a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited and operates globally, serving clients across various sectors in the Americas, Europe, India, and other international markets. TCS's core business revolves around providing a wide array of IT solutions and services tailored to diverse industry needs.
The company offers a comprehensive portfolio encompassing several key areas. This includes a range of platform-based solutions such as TCS ADD for life sciences, TCS BaNCS for financial services, and TCS BFSI Platforms for insurers and financial firms. Other platforms include TCS Chroma (HR management), TCS iON (learning ecosystem), TCS HOBS (product and process personalization), and TCS Intelligent Urban Exchange for smart cities and enterprises. They also provide solutions in areas like retail commerce (TCS OmniStore), strategic intelligence (TCS Optumera), and intelligent procurement (TCS Tap).
Beyond platforms, TCS provides a broad spectrum of IT services. This covers cloud computing, cognitive business solutions, cybersecurity services, data analytics, enterprise solutions, IoT and digital engineering services, artificial intelligence applications, network solutions, and sustainability consulting. They also offer specialized software products like ignio (cognitive automation), Quartz (distributed ledger technology), TCS TwinX (digital twin platform), TCS MasterCraft (AI-driven automation), and Jile (agile project management). This extensive service portfolio allows TCS to cater to the diverse IT needs of its clients.
TCS’s client base spans a wide range of industries including banking, capital markets, consumer goods, communications, education, energy, healthcare, high tech, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, public services, retail, and travel and logistics. This diverse client portfolio highlights the company's adaptability and broad range of expertise across various sectors. Through its extensive platform offerings and comprehensive IT services, TCS positions itself as a major player in the global IT services landscape.
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Questions investors ask about Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS).
Quick answers grounded in this page's data — price action, fundamentals, ratios and ownership.
01What is the current share price of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS)?
The current share price of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) is ₹2,452.70. Today, the stock has gained by ₹79.70 (3.36%), trading in a range of ₹2,375.00 to ₹2,457.70. The stock opened at ₹2,375.00 with a trading volume of 45,47,979 shares.
02Is Tata Consultancy Services Ltd stock a good investment for long-term?
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd can be considered for long-term investment based on several factors. The company has a market capitalization of ₹8.88 L Cr., P/E ratio of 17.83, ROE of 51.8%, and ROCE of 63%. The dividend yield stands at 2.69%. However, investment decisions should be based on your financial goals, risk appetite, and thorough research. It's recommended to consult with a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.
03What is the 52-week high and low price of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd stock?
The 52-week high price of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) is ₹3,350.00, while the 52-week low is ₹1,976.80. Currently trading at ₹2,452.70, the stock is 24.07% above its 52-week low and 26.79% below its 52-week high. These levels help investors understand the stock's price volatility and trading range over the past year.
04Should I buy Tata Consultancy Services Ltd stock at the current price?
Whether to buy Tata Consultancy Services Ltd stock at ₹2,452.70 depends on multiple factors. The stock is currently trading with a P/E ratio of 17.83 and P/B ratio of 8.28. Today's performance shows a gain of 3.36%. Consider analyzing the company's fundamentals, technical indicators, industry trends, and your investment horizon. Compare these metrics with industry peers and consult a financial advisor for personalized advice.
05What is the dividend yield of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and when is the next dividend?
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd offers a dividend yield of 2.69%, which means for every ₹100 invested at the current price of ₹2,452.70, you can expect to receive approximately ₹2.69 annually as dividends. The face value of the stock is ₹1.00. For information about the next dividend announcement and ex-dividend date, please check the company's official announcements or visit the BSE/NSE websites.
06What are the key financial ratios and metrics of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd?
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd's key financial metrics include: P/E Ratio: 17.83, P/B Ratio: 8.28, ROE: 51.8%, ROCE: 63%, Dividend Yield: 2.69%, EPS: ₹135.26, Book Value: ₹303.01, and Debt-to-Equity: 0.11. The company's market cap stands at ₹8.88 L Cr.. These metrics help evaluate the company's valuation, profitability, and financial health.
07How is Tata Consultancy Services Ltd stock performing today in the market?
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd stock opened at ₹2,375.00 and is currently trading at ₹2,452.70, showing a gain of ₹79.70 (3.36%). The intraday high is ₹2,457.70 and low is ₹2,375.00. The trading volume stands at 45,47,979 shares, indicating strong market participation today.
08What is the P/E ratio of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and what does it indicate?
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd has a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.83, which means investors are willing to pay 17.83 for every ₹1 of earnings. With an EPS of ₹135.26, this P/E ratio indicates moderate valuation in line with market standards. Compare this with industry peers and historical P/E ratios for better context.
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