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TCS Q2 Profit Slips on One-Time Charge as Revenue Grows and Margin Expands

A Rs 11 interim dividend plus strong deal flow signal confidence during restructuring alongside an AI infrastructure pivot.

Overview

  • Consolidated revenue rose 3.7% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 65,799 crore, while net profit came in at Rs 12,075 crore, down 5.4% sequentially after a Rs 1,135 crore restructuring expense and up about 1.4% year-on-year.
  • Operating performance improved with EBIT at Rs 16,565 crore and the margin expanding 70 basis points to 25.2% versus the prior quarter.
  • TCS reported total contract value of $10 billion for the quarter, including an expanded seven-year, $647 million partnership with Scandinavian insurer Tryg.
  • The board declared a second interim dividend of Rs 11 per share, with a record date of October 15 and payment on November 4.
  • The company advanced its AI strategy by setting up a new entity to build a 1 GW AI data centre in India and acquiring US-based ListEngage, while executing a workforce realignment of roughly 2% as policy pressures in the US such as higher H‑1B fees remain in focus.