Archive · 13 Jan 2026
TCS Profits Drop Due to Labour Code
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a drop in profits for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026.
The company's net profit fell by 14% compared to the same period last year, mainly because of new labour laws and restructuring costs.
Despite this, TCS's revenue grew by 4.58% year-on-year.
The company also announced a big dividend for its shareholders.
TCS is focusing on growing its artificial intelligence (AI) services, which now generate $1.8 billion in annual revenue.
The CEO said the company is committed to becoming the world's largest AI-led technology services company.
TCS shares closed slightly higher on the stock exchange.
TCS's net profit fell 14% year-on-year to Rs 10,657 crore in Q3 FY26 due to labour code provisions and restructuring.
Revenue grew 4.58% year-on-year to Rs 68,205 crore, exceeding estimates.
Labour code provisions amounted to Rs 2,128 crore, impacting profitability.
TCS announced a dividend of Rs 57, including a special dividend of Rs 46.
AI services generated $1.8 billion in annualized revenue, up 17.3% sequentially.
- Who
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- What
- Decline in net profit due to labour code provisions and restructuring
- When
- Q3 FY26 (October-December 2025)
- Where
- Globally, with significant operations in India
- Why
- Impact of new labour code provisions, restructuring, and legal dispute
- Net Profit (Q3 FY26)
- Rs 10,657 crore (11.74% QoQ decline)
- Revenue (Q3 FY26)
- Rs 68,205 crore (4.58% YoY growth)
- Labour Code Impact
- Rs 2,128 crore (Q3 FY26)
- Restructuring Expenses (Q3 FY26)
- Rs 253 crore
- Legal Claim Provision (Q3 FY26)
- Rs 1,010 crore
- Dividend Announced
- Rs 57 (including Rs 46 special dividend)
- AI Revenue (Annualized)
- $1.8 billion (17.3% QoQ growth)
- Tata Sons' Stake in TCS
- 71.77%
Sources
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Labour code hit drags TCS, HCLTech profits in Q3
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TCS, HCLTech cut headcount in Q3
TCS net falls 14% to `10,657cr in Q3 as new labour codes weigh
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