TCS declares INR 12 interim dividend per TCS stock

Published on 10/14/2026 at 17:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

TCS posted USD 1.45 billion net profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2027. The INR 12 dividend per TCS stock is payable October 30, 2026.

Dividend and quarterly growth

TCS declared an INR 12 interim dividend on October 8, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 7.642 billion, up 2.40 percent year over year.
The dividend payment date is October 30, 2026.

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Tata Consultancy Services (INE467B01029) declared an INR 12 interim dividend and reported second-quarter results on October 8, 2026, according to TCS. The company posted USD 7.642 billion in revenue and USD 1.45 billion in net profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, while TCS stock remains tied to a payout of INR 12 per share.

Three dated company milestones

On September 15, 2026, TCS announced one strategic partnership with Aareal Bank covering infrastructure, cloud platforms, workplace services and cybersecurity, according to TCS. On September 23, 2026, the company renewed one title partnership with Jaguar TCS Racing and expanded its role as an artificial intelligence partner, the same investor-relations page shows.

On October 8, 2026, TCS reported second-quarter revenue of USD 7.642 billion, up 2.40 percent year over year and 0.20 percent quarter over quarter. Its operating margin was 24.00 percent and its net margin was 19.00 percent, according to TCS.

What does the dividend mean for cash returns

The INR 12 payment is the second interim dividend for fiscal 2027. The record date is October 14, 2026, and the payment date is October 30, 2026, according to NDTV Profit. The scheduled payout gives the quarterly report a direct shareholder-return component while the operating figures point to measured growth rather than a sharp acceleration.

Artificial intelligence adds scale

Annualized artificial intelligence revenue reached USD 3.1 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2027 and exceeded 10.00 percent of total revenue. Total contract value was USD 9.6 billion, while net cash from operations reached USD 1.48 billion, equal to 102.20 percent of net income, according to TCS.

Upcoming dates for shareholders

The October 14, 2026 record date determines eligibility for the INR 12 interim dividend, and the October 30, 2026 payment date sets the next cash-return milestone. TCS also reported a workforce of 598,056 employees and 13.30 percent last-twelve-month attrition in IT services for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Operating picture stays balanced

The September quarter combined 2.40 percent year-over-year revenue growth with a 24.00 percent operating margin. International revenue grew 1.20 percent quarter over quarter in constant currency, while the United Kingdom grew 3.50 percent and North America grew 0.40 percent, according to TCS. For investors, the combination of recurring cash distribution, stable margins and growing artificial intelligence revenue is the central takeaway from the latest report.