Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Tata Communications Reports 43.9% Net Profit Decline in Q1 FY27
Tata Communications, a major Indian telecommunications company, recently announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2027.
The company's net profit decreased by 43.9% compared to the same period last year, falling to ₹130 crore.
Despite this decline, the company's revenue from operations increased by 10.5%, reaching ₹6,595.76 crore.
The company's data services and digital portfolio revenues also saw growth.
However, Tata Communications reported an exceptional loss of ₹106.36 crore, which included charges for staff cost optimization and contractual obligations.
The company's management remains optimistic, highlighting strong growth in core and digital portfolios and expecting double-digit EBITDA growth for the year.
Additionally, the company disclosed significant contingent liabilities related to demand notices from the Department of Telecommunications and ongoing tax litigation in one of its subsidiaries.
Tata Communications reported a 43.9% decline in net profit to ₹130 crore for Q1 FY27.
Consolidated revenue from operations rose by 10.5% year-on-year to ₹6,595.76 crore.
Data Services revenue increased to ₹5,708 crore, and Digital Portfolio Revenue rose to ₹2,940 crore.
The company reported an exceptional loss of ₹106.36 crore, including staff cost optimization and contractual obligations.
Normalised EBITDA grew by 12.7% year-on-year to ₹1,281 crore with margins at 19.4%.
- Who
- Tata Communications
- What
- Reported a 43.9% decline in net profit for Q1 FY27
- When
- Quarter ended 30 June 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Due to increased expenses and exceptional losses
Management Perspective
Financial Performance
Financial Performance vs. Management Outlook
Management Perspective
Management highlights strong growth in core and digital portfolios and expects double-digit EBITDA growth.
Financial Performance
Net profit declined by 43.9% to ₹130 crore, with total expenses increasing significantly.
- Net Profit
- ₹130 crore (Q1 FY27)
- Revenue from Operations
- ₹6,595.76 crore (Q1 FY27)
- Data Services Revenue
- ₹5,708 crore (Q1 FY27)
- Digital Portfolio Revenue
- ₹2,940 crore (Q1 FY27)
- Exceptional Loss
- ₹106.36 crore (Q1 FY27)
- Normalised EBITDA
- ₹1,281 crore (Q1 FY27)
- Contingent Liability
- ₹7,513.71 crore (related to DoT demand notices)
- Tax Litigation Uncertainty
- ₹362.53 crore (ongoing VAT assessment)