
TCS has announced the official record date and payment timeline for its FY26 final dividend. The company informed stock exchanges that shareholders eligible as of the record date will receive a final dividend of ₹31 per equity share.
According to the company’s exchange filing, TCS fixed Monday, May 25, 2026, as the official record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the dividend payout. The final dividend payment is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
TCS announced the final dividend recommendation after its board meeting held on April 9, 2026. The company recommended a dividend of ₹31 per equity share having a face value of ₹1 each.
The company stated that the dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the company’s records at the close of business hours on the record date. Investors who purchase TCS shares before the ex-dividend date and continue to hold them till the record date will qualify for the dividend payment.
The company also clarified that the dividend payout will be made after deducting applicable tax at source (TDS), in line with current taxation rules.
| Dividend Type | Dividend Amount Per Share | Payment Timeline |
| Interim Dividend | ₹11 | July 2025 |
| Interim Dividend | ₹11 | October 2025 |
| Interim Dividend | ₹11 | January 2026 |
| Special Dividend | ₹46 | January 2026 |
| Final Dividend | ₹31 | June 12, 2026* |
*Subject to shareholder approval at the AGM.
Including the final dividend announcement, TCS continued its strong shareholder payout track record during FY26 through interim and special dividends.
TCS share price closed 0.33% higher at ₹2,435.40 after Wednesday’s trading session, compared to the previous close of ₹2,427.30. The stock also gained nearly 2% intraday after investors reacted to the dividend-related announcement.
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TCS shareholders holding the stock before the record date of May 25, 2026, will receive the company’s ₹31 per share final dividend on June 12, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The consistent dividend payouts highlight the company’s strong cash flow position and shareholder-friendly capital allocation strategy.
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Published on: May 7, 2026, 10:18 AM IST

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