In a major good news, the largest company of the Tata Group has declared a second interim dividend of Rs 11 per share for FY26. The company also declared its record date and payment date. Only those investors will be eligible who are holding TCS stock by end of record date. Hence, it is important to be aware of major dates for dividend benefits. TCS is among the largest dividend rewarder on BSE and NSE.
TCS 2nd Interim Dividend:
"We would like to inform you that at the Board Meeting held today, the Directors have declared second interim dividend of INR 11 per Equity Share of INR 1 each of the Company," said TCS.
Record Date: TCS announced that the dividend will be paid to the equity shareholders of the Company whose names appear on the Register of Members of the Company or in the records of the Depositories as beneficial owners of the shares as on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, which is the Record Date, fixed for the purpose.
Payment Date: TCS has fixed Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as the last date for payment of Rs 11 dividend per share.
TCS Q2 Results:
The Tata Group's powerhouse missed estimates in consolidated net profit to Rs 12,075 crore, reporting growth of 1.4% year-on-year. PAT declined by 5.4% from Rs 12,760 crore seen in Q1FY25. However, its top-line front and operating profit including margins surpassed estimates.
Consolidated revenue stood at Rs 65,799 crore, registering a growth of 3.7% QoQ which earlier expected to be flat due to uncertain macro conditions. Sequential growth in constant currency stood at 0.8%. Also, international revenue growth came in at 0.6% QoQ in constant currency.
What Are Benefits Of Dividends?
According to Angel One report, following are the key benefits of holding dividend stocks.
• Dividends are bonuses given by companies from their earned profit to investors to stay loyal to them.
• Dividend stocks are less volatile when compared to growth stocks; hence help improve the earnings of your portfolio without increasing market risk.
• Dividend stocks appeal to low-risk investors and those nearing retirement, who want to safeguard their principal amount.
• Whether the company's stock price goes up or down, investors will continue earning dividends as long as the company pays them.
• Investors can - reinvest in the same company, buy stocks of a different company, save, or spend the dividend income.