TCS Dividend 2026: Record Date on 14 October, Q2 FY27 Results Announcement Date and Time on 8 October, Schedule, Eligibility and Full Dividend History

TCS dividend news is back in focus because Tata Consultancy Services will announce its Q2 FY27 results on Thursday, 8 October, and its board meeting will consider a second interim dividend. The company has already fixed Wednesday, 14 October as the record date, and TCS shares rose on Monday ahead of the announcement.

If you are searching for the TCS record date, the TCS Q2 results date and time and the TCS dividend history, this article covers the key dates, the ex-dividend date and T+1 rule, the likely amount of Rs 11 to Rs 12, payment date, eligibility and tax documents, the full payout history including the special dividend and final dividend, the yield and the Q2 results preview. The dividend is subject to board approval, so confirm details in the exchange filing.

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TCS Dividend 2026: Key Dates at a Glance

Event	Date	Detail
Board meeting and Q2 FY27 results	Thursday, 8 October 2026	Quarter and half-year ended 30 September 2026, plus the second interim dividend
Investor call	8 October, 7:00 pm IST	Live audio webcast, results released after market hours
Tax exemption documents deadline	Friday, 9 October, 11:59 pm IST	For shareholders claiming a lower or nil tax deduction
Last day to buy for the dividend	Tuesday, 13 October	Shares bought on 13 October settle by the record date under T+1
Ex-dividend date and record date	Wednesday, 14 October	Under T+1 the ex-date is the same as the record date
Payment date	Not yet announced	Last year: record date 15 October, payment 4 November

The TCS dividend dates, including the TCS record date, are from the company's exchange notice. The trading window for company securities stays closed until 48 hours after the results, which is 10 October.

TCS Q2 Results Date and Time: When the TCS Dividend Is Decided

TCS has scheduled its board meeting for Thursday, 8 October 2026 to approve audited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and half-year ended 30 September. As in previous quarters, the results are expected after market hours, and the investor call is scheduled for 7:00 pm IST with a live audio webcast and an archived version on the company website. The press conference time is usually confirmed on the day.

TCS opens the Q2 earnings season, followed by HCL Tech on 12 October and Infosys on 27 October, so its numbers and the TCS dividend set the tone for the sector.

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TCS Dividend Record Date, Ex-Date and the T+1 Rule Explained

The TCS record date of 14 October decides which shareholders get the second interim dividend, if it is declared. Under the T+1 settlement system, shares bought on a given day reach your demat account the next trading day. That means the ex-dividend date and the record date are the same day, 14 October.

If you buy on	Eligible for the dividend?	Why
Tuesday, 13 October or earlier	Yes	Shares settle in your demat account by 14 October
Wednesday, 14 October (ex-date)	No	Shares settle on 15 October, after the record date

If you already hold the shares before the ex-date, you stay eligible even if you sell on 14 October or later. The stock usually adjusts by roughly the dividend amount on the ex-date, so buying only for the TCS dividend payout does not create extra value.

How Much Will the TCS Dividend Be?

TCS has not announced the amount of the second interim dividend, and the board will decide it on 8 October. For reference, the Q1 FY27 interim dividend was Rs 12 per share, and the second interim dividend last year was Rs 11.

Possible payout	Total cash outgo	Per 100 shares
Rs 11 per share	About Rs 3,980 crore	Rs 1,100
Rs 12 per share	About Rs 4,342 crore	Rs 1,200

These are my calculations on about 361.8 crore shares, which is the share count implied by TCS's market capitalisation of Rs 7.62 lakh crore at Rs 2,106. The Rs 12 TCS dividend case is about 33% of the Q1 FY27 net profit of Rs 13,349 crore.

TCS Dividend History: Recent Payouts

Period	Type	Amount per share	Key date
Q1 FY27	Interim	Rs 12	Record date 15 July 2026, paid 31 July 2026
FY26 final	Final	Rs 31	Declared with Q4 FY26 results
Q3 FY26	Interim	Rs 11	January 2026
Q3 FY26	Special	Rs 46	Declared with the Q3 interim dividend
Q2 FY26	Second interim	Rs 11	Record date 15 October 2025, paid 4 November 2025
Q1 FY26	Interim	Rs 11	Record date 16 July 2025, paid 4 August 2025
FY25 final	Final	Rs 30	Declared on 4 June 2025
Q3 FY25	Interim and special	Rs 10 and Rs 66	Declared on 17 January 2025
Q2 FY25	Interim	Rs 10	Ex-date 18 October 2024
Q1 FY25	Interim	Rs 10	Ex-date 19 July 2024

FY26 TCS dividend payouts added up to Rs 110 per share, my sum of Rs 11 three times, the Rs 46 special and the Rs 31 final, of which Rs 64 was regular and Rs 46 special. Earlier, in CY24, TCS paid a Rs 9 interim and a Rs 18 special dividend in January 2024 and a Rs 28 final dividend in May 2024.

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TCS Dividend Yield and How the Payout Compares

Measure	Figure	Basis
Payouts since October 2025	About Rs 111 per share	Rs 11 in October, Rs 57 in January, Rs 31 final and Rs 12 in July
Trailing yield including special dividends	About 5.3%	On a price near Rs 2,100
Trailing yield excluding the Rs 46 special	About 3.1%	Rs 65 on a price near Rs 2,100
A single Rs 12 payout	About 0.57%	On a price near Rs 2,100

Special dividends are not guaranteed and should not be counted as regular income, so the 3.1% figure is the more cautious reading of the TCS dividend yield. These yields are my calculations from reported payouts and a price near Rs 2,100.

Eligibility, KYC and Tax on the TCS Dividend

1. Hold the shares in your demat account before the ex-date on 14 October, which means buying by 13 October.
2. Make sure KYC and bank details are updated, because physical shareholders need KYC compliance to receive payouts.
3. Submit tax exemption or lower-deduction documents by 9 October, 11:59 pm IST, if you qualify.
4. Remember that dividends are taxable income in your hands, and tax may be deducted at source above applicable limits.
5. Check the exchange filing after 8 October for the final amount and the payment date.

Tax rules can change, so confirm the current treatment with a tax professional.

TCS Q2 FY27 Results Preview: What the TCS Dividend Rides On

Brokerages expect another soft quarter. Motilal Oswal and HDFC Securities expect constant-currency growth of about 0.5% quarter on quarter, and JM Financial expects TCV of $8 billion to $10 billion, although the Porsche deal is unlikely to be included because of pending approvals. In Q1 FY27 TCS reported revenue of Rs 72,275 crore, constant-currency growth of 0.4% and an operating margin of 24.0%, down 130 basis points on wage hikes.

Item	Detail
TCS share price	Rs 2,075 on 1 October, up about 1.5% on 5 October
JM Financial	Add rating, target Rs 2,375
Nirmal Bang	Sell rating, target Rs 1,581
Q1 FY27 profit	Rs 13,349 crore, up 4.6%
Q2 growth expectation	About 0.5% in constant currency

The Accenture Q4 beat has helped sentiment, but organic growth is only about 0.75% to 3.75%, so deal conversion and margins will drive the reaction on 9 October.

Risks and Points to Remember About the TCS Dividend

Not yet declared: The TCS dividend is only under consideration until the board approves it on 8 October.

Special dividends: The Rs 46 and Rs 66 special payouts in the TCS dividend history were one-off and may not recur.

Price adjustment: The share price usually drops by about the TCS dividend amount on the ex-date.

Results risk: A weak Q2 can move the stock far more than a Rs 12 payout.

Tax: Dividends are taxable, so the net payout is lower than the headline figure.

Conclusion

The TCS dividend decision comes on Thursday, 8 October, with Q2 FY27 results and a second interim dividend on the agenda, and 14 October is the record date and ex-date. Buy by 13 October to be eligible, expect a payout near the Rs 11 to Rs 12 range seen recently but wait for the board, and note that payment is likely in early November. The TCS dividend history shows Rs 110 in FY26, including a Rs 46 special. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TCS record date for the dividend?

Ans. The TCS record date for the second interim dividend is Wednesday, 14 October 2026, subject to board approval on 8 October.

What is the TCS Q2 results date and time?

Ans. TCS will announce Q2 FY27 results on Thursday, 8 October 2026 after market hours, with the investor call scheduled for 7:00 pm IST.

What is the TCS ex-dividend date?

Ans. Under T+1 settlement the TCS dividend ex-date is the same as the record date, 14 October. Buy by 13 October to be eligible.

How much is the TCS dividend this time?

Ans. The TCS dividend amount has not been announced. The latest payouts were Rs 12 for Q1 FY27 and Rs 11 for the second interim dividend last year, and the board will decide on 8 October.

When will the TCS dividend be paid?

Ans. The TCS dividend payment date has not been announced. Last year, with a 15 October record date, the second interim dividend was paid on 4 November, and the Q1 FY27 dividend was paid on 31 July.

What is the TCS dividend history?

Ans. The TCS dividend history shows Rs 12 in July 2026 and Rs 110 in FY26, made up of Rs 11 three times, a Rs 46 special and a Rs 31 final dividend.

Do I need to submit documents for the TCS dividend?

Ans. For the TCS dividend, shareholders who want a lower or nil tax deduction must submit documents by 9 October, 11:59 pm IST. KYC compliance is needed for physical shareholders.

Is TCS a good dividend stock?

Ans. This article does not constitute investment advice. TCS has paid regular and special dividends, but payouts vary and growth is soft. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before investing.