TCS Declared ₹31 Final Dividend: Check Dividend History, Record Date and More

On Thursday, April 9, alongside the release of its fourth-quarter results, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declared a dividend of ₹31 per share for its shareholders following the conclusion of its board meeting. 

The proposed final dividend will require approval from shareholders at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), the schedule for which will be announced at a later date. The company will declare record date for the dividend later. In addition to the dividend announcement, the company confirmed that annual salary increments for employees will come into effect from April 1.

TCS Dividend History

Over the past five years, TCS has delivered substantial returns to its investors, distributing a cumulative dividend of ₹457 per share and executing two share buybacks during this period.

TCS announced multiple dividend payouts across 2025 and early 2026, reflecting a consistent shareholder return strategy. In 2025, it declared three interim dividends of ₹11 each in July and October, along with a final dividend of ₹30 in June. 

Moving into 2026, the firm continued its payouts with an interim dividend of ₹11 and a substantial special dividend of ₹46, both scheduled for January 16, 2026. Overall, the pattern highlights steady interim distributions supplemented by a significant special payout, indicating strong earnings visibility and a commitment to rewarding investors.

TCS FY26 Earnings Highlights

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) wrapped up FY26 on a strong note, marked by improving sequential growth and robust deal momentum. In Q4FY26, the company reported revenue of ₹70,698 crore, reflecting a 5.4% quarter-on-quarter increase (1.2% in constant currency), while full-year FY26 revenue stood at ₹267,021 crore, up 4.6% year-on-year despite a 2.4% decline in constant currency terms. 

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The company’s AI-led initiatives gained traction, with annualized AI revenue surpassing $2.3 billion in the fourth quarter. Profitability also strengthened, with operating margin rising to 25% (up 70 basis points YoY) and net margin improving to 19.8% (up 80 basis points YoY), both reaching their highest levels in the past four years. Additionally, TCS recorded strong deal wins, achieving a total contract value (TCV) of $40.7 billion for FY26 and $12 billion in Q4 alone, including three mega deals during the quarter and five across the year.

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