Approval of the Financial Results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026
RESULTS
● No Immediate Change
MEDIUM RISK
📅 Filed on BSE: 22 Apr 2026, 04:07 PM IST · BSE ID: 0049a12b-1a2e-4d17-a0cc-a409e8fb8769
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In Simple Terms
Tata Communications' profits fell sharply despite revenue growth, mainly due to one-time charges and losses from a sold subsidiary.
🤖 AI Summary
- FY26 consolidated revenue grew 7.3% to Rs. 24,802.72 Crore; PAT declined 45.8% to Rs. 996.85 Crore
- Exceptional items charge of Rs. 97.96 Crore and discontinued operations loss of Rs. 42.19 Crore dragged earnings
- Final dividend recommended at Rs. 17.50 per share (175% of Rs. 10 face value) subject to AGM approval
- Deloitte Haskins & Sells recommended as statutory auditor for 5-year term (2027-2032 AGMs)
- Management change: Vivek Manglik joins as EVP Interaction Fabric (May 4); Mukul Kumar retires (April 30)
🔢 Key Numbers — exact figures from BSE filing, not rounded
FY26 Consolidated Revenue (Income from Operations)
Rs. 24,802.72 Crore
7.3%
FY26 PAT (Consolidated)
Rs. 996.85 Crore
-45.8%
FY26 Continuing Operations PAT
Rs. 1,039.04 Crore
-36.1%
FY26 Data Services Revenue
Rs. 21,440.61 Crore
9.4%
FY26 Network & Transmission Expenses
Rs. 11,361.83 Crore
13.1%
FY26 Exceptional Items (Charge)
Rs. 97.96 Crore
Recommended Final Dividend
Rs. 17.50 per share
FY26 EPS (Basic, Continuing + Discontinued)
Rs. 35.14
-45.5%
🏢 How This Affects the Company
Data Services segment contributed Rs. 21,440.61 Crore (86.5% of total revenue), growing from Rs. 19,588.47 Crore. Voice Solutions revenue declined to Rs. 1,561.23 Crore from Rs. 1,632.81 Crore. Campaign Registry grew to Rs. 844.30 Crore from Rs. 655.10 Crore.
PAT of Rs. 996.85 Crore reflects Rs. 97.96 Crore exceptional charge and Rs. 42.19 Crore loss on discontinued operations. Continuing operations profit of Rs. 1,039.04 Crore decreased 36.1% YoY from Rs. 1,625.69 Crore. Network & transmission expenses rose to Rs. 11,361.83 Crore from Rs. 10,047.77 Crore.
Employee benefits expenses increased to Rs. 4,938.93 Crore from Rs. 4,557.28 Crore. Finance costs rose to Rs. 761.60 Crore from Rs. 729.06 Crore. Depreciation & amortisation expenses increased to Rs. 2,826.74 Crore from Rs. 2,592.10 Crore, indicating capital deployment.
Exceptional items of Rs. 97.96 Crore in FY26 (versus exceptional gains of Rs. 691.47 Crore in FY25) signal shift from gains to charges. Discontinued operations contributed Rs. 211.09 Crore gain in FY25 but Rs. 42.19 Crore loss in FY26, reducing earnings stability.
👥 What This Means For Shareholders
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Action Required
Eligible shareholders vote on final dividend of Rs. 17.50/share and auditor appointment at AGM in 2027; record date will be announced separately.
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Who Is Affected
All equity holders of 285 Crore paid-up capital (Rs. 10 face value). Dividend of Rs. 17.50 per share will be paid post-AGM approval to shareholders on record date.
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Management Signal
Auditor continuity shift to Deloitte and EVP appointment in Interaction Fabric suggest operational restructuring and focus on digital transformation segments.
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👁 Watch List — track these upcoming events
AGM date and dividend record date — confirm shareholder approval and payment schedule
Q1 FY27 results — track if revenue sustains 7%+ growth and PAT stabilizes above FY26 base
Deloitte auditor appointment outcome — monitor at 41st AGM in 2027 for approval confirmation
MEDIUM RISK
PAT declined 45.8% despite revenue growth. Exceptional charges and discontinued operations losses created earnings volatility. Voice Solutions declining 4.4%. Monitor margin sustainability.
💡 Investor Takeaway
FY26 consolidated revenue Rs. 24,802.72 Crore (+7.3% YoY); PAT Rs. 996.85 Crore (−45.8% YoY). Decline driven by Rs. 97.96 Crore exceptional charge and Rs. 42.19 Crore discontinued operations loss. Continuing operations profit Rs. 1,039.04 Crore (−36.1%). Dividend Rs. 17.50/share approved.
⚖️ Strengths & Concerns
✅ Positives
- Data Services segment generated Rs. 1,180.51 Crore segment result, demonstrating stable high-margin core business performance
- Campaign Registry revenue grew 28.8% to Rs. 844.30 Crore, showing traction in emerging vertical
⚠️ Concerns
- PAT declined 45.8% to Rs. 996.85 Crore despite 7.3% revenue growth, indicating margin compression and one-time headwinds
- Voice Solutions segment contracted to Rs. 1,561.23 Crore from Rs. 1,632.81 Crore, declining 4.4% YoY
📅 Company Track Record
FY25 consolidated PAT was Rs. 1,836.78 Crore. Continuing operations PAT in FY25 was Rs. 1,625.69 Crore. Discontinued operations contributed Rs. 211.09 Crore gain in FY25 but Rs. 42.19 Crore loss in FY26. FY25 exceptional items were gains of Rs. 691.47 Crore; FY26 reversed to charges of Rs. 97.96 Crore.
Based on publicly available historical data. For context only.