TCS Interim and Special Dividend Record Date Tomorrow, Jan 17, 2026

Tata Consultancy Services has informed that its Board of Directors, at the meeting held today, approved a third interim dividend of ₹11 per equity share and a special dividend of ₹46 per equity share of face value ₹1 each. The combined payout of ₹57 per share reflects the company’s cash generation and commitment to reward shareholders regularly.

Record Date and Payment Schedule

The company has fixed Saturday, 17 January 2026, as the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for the dividend payment. 

Investors whose names appear in the Register of Members or in the records of the depositories as beneficial owners on this date will be entitled to receive the payout. The dividend amount will be credited to eligible shareholders on Tuesday, 3 February 2026.

Ex-Date and Dividend History

According to exchange disclosures, the ex-date for both the interim dividend of ₹11 and the special dividend of ₹46 is 16 January 2026. Earlier in the financial year, TCS had declared interim dividends of ₹11 each in October 2025 and July 2025, along with a final dividend of ₹30 in June 2025. The consistent payouts highlight the company’s stable financial position and predictable capital return policy.

TCS Share Price Performance

On January 14, 2026, TCS share price (NSE: TCS) opened at ₹3,260.00 and closed at ₹3,197.80, down by 2.15%. The stock price touched its day’s low at ₹3,183.00.

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Conclusion

The declaration of a ₹11 interim dividend along with a ₹46 special dividend reinforces TCS’s reputation as a reliable dividend-paying company. With the record date set for 17 January 2026 and payment scheduled for 3 February 2026, shareholders can look forward to a cash reward. Shareholders must hold shares in a valid demat account as of the record date to be eligible for the dividend.

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