Tata Consultancy Services to Trade Ex-Dividend on October 15 for ₹11 Interim Payout

Mumbai, October 13, 2025 – Tata Consultancy Services Limited (NSE: TCS | BSE: 532540) will go ex-dividend on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, for its second interim dividend of the financial year 2025–26. The IT company has declared an interim dividend of ₹11 per equity share of ₹1 face value. The record date to determine eligible shareholders will also be on the same day.

Market Share Performance

As of 11:20 am IST, amidst the announcement, the share of Tata Consultancy Services Limited was trading at ₹3,006.80, down ₹21.50 (0.71%) from its previous close of ₹3,028.30. The share opened at ₹3,027.00 and traded between ₹3,035.50 and ₹2,998.20 so far. With a market capitalization of 10.88 LCr, the company’s P/E ratio stands at 22.01.

Consistent Dividend Track Record

TCS remains steadfast in its history of returning cash to shareholders in the form of stable quarterly distributions. This is the company’s second interim distribution in FY26 and follows a similar interim distribution of ₹11, made in July of 2025. Interestingly, TCS declared a final dividend of ₹30 in June of 2025. In particular, TCS has declared a series of interim distributions and special dividends over the previous years, maintaining a robust pattern of cash returns.

Dividend History Highlights

TCS’s dividend history demonstrates its track record of fulfilling its intent for shareholder returns. For FY25, TCS declared a final dividend of ₹30 a share, on top of ₹76 per share in interim and special dividends, all paid in January. Over the past three years, TCS’s regularity in distributions confirms its ability to generate excess free cash and its stable financial practices.

Financial Stability and Performance

The interim dividend declaration follows TCS’s strong Q2FY26 results. The IT behemoth continues to report growth in its key business areas, including Cloud Transformation, Enterprise Digital Solutions, and Generative AI-driven innovation, all of which have improved TCS’s cash and profitability position.

Company Overview

As one of the main members of the Tata Group, TCS operates in 55 countries across a range of industries, including banking, retail, and healthcare. TCS continues to be one of the most reliable dividend payers in India, with an annual dividend payout ratio of over 80% of free cash flow.

Outlook

TCS’s most recent dividend demonstrates its solid balance sheet and commitment to shareholder value. The company maintains its strong momentum with new digital and AI-driven services and is likely to sustain its high dividend yield and financial position in the coming quarters.

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