Tata Communications (TATACOMM) Share Price Falls 2.23% Today to Rs 1,695.70

Tata Communications Share Price fell to Rs 1,695.70 on 02 September 2026, down 2.23% for the day and valuing the company at Rs 49,120.26 crore. The Large Cap telecom stock opened at Rs 1,745.50 versus the previous close of Rs 1,734.40, but it could not hold those higher levels. The supplied market data confirms the decline and the intraday range, though it does not identify a company-specific trigger.

The stock moved between Rs 1,745.50 and Rs 1,693.25, showing that the opening level was also the session high. Alongside price action, the available figures put the spotlight on valuation and profitability. Tata Communications trades at a P/E ratio of 52.28 and a P/B ratio of 14.15, while ROE stands at 31.66% and ROCE at 15.75%. EPS is Rs 33.18, book value is Rs 122.58 per share, dividend yield is 1.01%, and RSI is 39.53. The stock also sits below both its 50-day moving average of 1,722.17 and 200-day moving average of 1,704.

Tata Communications (TATACOMM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,695.7
Previous Close	Rs 1,734.4
Today's Move	-Rs 38.70 (-2.23%)
Open	Rs 1,745.5
High	Rs 1,745.5
Low	Rs 1,693.25
Turnover	Rs 0.36 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 49,120.26 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Tata Communications Share Price Today reflects broad intraday weakness. The stock started above the previous close, yet selling pressure appeared immediately because the opening price of Rs 1,745.50 also marked the day’s high. It then moved down to Rs 1,693.25 and was trading at Rs 1,695.70 at the time of reporting, leaving it close to the session low.

That pattern suggests the market did not accept the early higher level. A day change of Rs 38.70 and a 2.23% decline are meaningful in a Large Cap stock, especially when trading remains near the low of the day. Turnover was Rs 0.36 crore, and the available technical reference points show the stock below both the 50 DMA and 200 DMA. With RSI at 39.53, the market snapshot points to a weaker near-term setup, although the data alone does not explain why the stock came under pressure.

Tata Communications (TATACOMM) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 49,120.26 crore
P/E Ratio	52.28x
P/B Ratio	14.15x
ROE	31.66%
ROCE	15.75%
EPS	Rs 33.18
Book Value Per Share	Rs 122.58
Dividend Yield	1.01%

The company’s fundamentals present an interesting mix. On one hand, return ratios are solid, particularly ROE at 31.66%. On the other hand, the stock trades at elevated multiples, with P/E at 52.28 and P/B at 14.15. That combination often becomes a focal point when the price declines, because investors reassess how much premium they are willing to pay for the underlying business.

EPS of Rs 33.18 offers a reference for earnings per share, while book value of Rs 122.58 shows the accounting net worth per share. Dividend yield stands at 1.01%. The market capitalisation of Rs 49,120.26 crore places Tata Communications firmly in the Large Cap category, so the stock is neither a niche microcap nor among the very largest telecom names. Overall, the supplied data suggests a profitable business that the market has historically valued at a premium.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Telecom
Industry	Telecommunication – Service Provider
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	52.28x
Benchmark Median P/E	37.8x
Benchmark Average P/E	45.5x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.13x to 202.52x
Company P/B Ratio	14.15x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.15x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.49x
Company ROE	31.66%
Benchmark Median ROE	0%
Benchmark Average ROE	6.3%
Company ROCE	15.75%
Benchmark Median ROCE	15.75%
Benchmark Average ROCE	23.71%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 49,120.26 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,881.62 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 1,03,121.87 crore

Tata Communications operates in the Telecom sector within the Telecommunication – Service Provider industry, and the benchmark set covers 15 companies from the same industry. Against that set, the stock’s valuation stands out. Its P/E of 52.28 is above the median of 37.8 and above the average of 45.5. The P/E range in the industry is wide, from 0.13 to 202.52, but Tata Communications still sits on the higher side.

The premium is even clearer on price-to-book. The company’s P/B ratio of 14.15 is far above the industry median of 2.15 and average of 2.49, and it is also the highest P/B in the 15-company benchmark. Profitability tells a more mixed story. ROE at 31.66% is well above the benchmark median of 0% and average of 6.3%, yet ROCE at 15.75% only matches the industry median and remains below the average of 23.71%.

From a size perspective, the company’s market capitalisation is much higher than the industry median of Rs 1,881.62 crore, though below the average of Rs 1,03,121.87 crore. That average is influenced by very large telecom names. In short, Tata Communications Share Price is attached to a company that screens as premium-valued within its industry, with strong ROE but less clear outperformance on every profitability measure.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Bharti Airtel	BHARTIARTL	11,42,131.24	40.41	6.25	25.8	25.05
Vodafone Idea	IDEA	1,57,964.15	4.07	-3.85	0	46.77
Indus Towers	INDUSTOWER	1,01,305.45	13.83	2.39	19.82	30.51
Bharti Hexacom	BHARTIHEXA	75,717.5	41.51	9.9	26.47	29.3
Railtel Corporation Of India	RAILTEL	8,854.69	25.83	3.84	16.25	23.03

Peer data reinforces the premium-valuation picture. Tata Communications is far smaller than Bharti Airtel by market value, yet it trades at a higher P/E of 52.28 versus 40.41 and a higher P/B of 14.15 versus 6.25. Its ROE of 31.66% is stronger than Bharti Airtel’s 25.8%, but its ROCE of 15.75% is lower than Bharti Airtel’s 25.05%.

Against Indus Towers, the valuation gap is larger still. Indus Towers trades at 13.83 times earnings and 2.39 times book value, both well below Tata Communications, while its ROCE of 30.51% is notably higher. Bharti Hexacom also trades at lower P/E and P/B multiples than Tata Communications, at 41.51 and 9.9 respectively. Railtel’s P/E of 25.83 and P/B of 3.84 are substantially lower as well. Vodafone Idea is an outlier in the dataset, with a P/E of 4.07, negative P/B of -3.85 and ROCE of 46.77%.

Viewed together, the peer set shows Tata Communications carrying one of the richer valuation profiles in the group. That does not by itself explain a single trading session, but it does help explain why the stock can attract more scrutiny on a down day.

Why Investors Are Watching Tata Communications

• The stock fell 2.23% to Rs 1,695.70, a drop of Rs 38.70 from the previous close.
• The opening price of Rs 1,745.50 was also the day’s high, while the session low was Rs 1,693.25.
• The stock is trading below its 50 DMA of Rs 1,722.17 and 200 DMA of Rs 1,704.
• RSI stands at 39.53, adding near-term technical context to the decline.
• P/E of 52.28 and P/B of 14.15 remain above several industry benchmarks and peer readings.
• ROE is strong at 31.66%, while ROCE at 15.75% matches the industry median but trails the average.

About Tata Communications

Tata Communications is part of the Telecom sector and operates in the Telecommunication – Service Provider industry. In the supplied peer universe, it sits alongside listed names such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Indus Towers, Bharti Hexacom and Railtel. With a market capitalisation of Rs 49,120.26 crore, it remains a sizeable listed company within the sector.

The available data shows a business with strong ROE and premium valuation multiples, set against a mixed peer comparison on ROCE and market size. That combination makes sector-relative analysis especially relevant when the stock posts a notable one-day decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Tata Communications Share Price falling today?

Ans.  The stock is down 2.23% at Rs 1,695.70 compared with the previous close of Rs 1,734.40. The supplied data confirms the move but does not identify any company-specific catalyst. The previous close was Rs 1,734.4.

What is Tata Communications Share Price today?

Ans.  At the time of reporting, the stock was trading at Rs 1,695.70. It had opened at Rs 1,745.50 and moved between Rs 1,745.50 and Rs 1,693.25 during the session. The previous close was Rs 1,734.4.

How does Tata Communications compare on valuation?

Ans.  It trades at a P/E of 52.28 and a P/B of 14.15. Both are above the same-industry median values of 37.8 and 2.15, indicating a premium valuation versus the benchmark set.

What do the profitability ratios show?

Ans.  ROE is 31.66%, which is above the industry average of 6.3%. ROCE is 15.75%, matching the industry median but staying below the average of 23.71%. ROE stands at 31.66%. ROCE stands at 15.75%.

How does Tata Communications compare with Bharti Airtel and Indus Towers?

Ans.  Tata Communications trades at a higher P/E than both Bharti Airtel and Indus Towers, at 52.28 versus 40.41 and 13.83. Its ROE is higher than both, but its ROCE is below Indus Towers’ 30.51% and Bharti Airtel’s 25.05%.

Is the stock expensive relative to telecom peers?

Ans.  Based on the supplied peer and industry data, it carries higher valuation multiples than several peers. Its P/B of 14.15 is the highest in the same-industry benchmark set. Comparable listed companies include Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Indus Towers.

What should investors monitor after today’s decline?

Ans.  Investors can monitor whether the stock stabilises near current levels, how it behaves relative to its recent moving averages, and whether premium valuation metrics remain supported when compared with sector and peer data.