TCS - TCS
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Manufacturing segment revenue reached INR 25,170 Cr in FY2025, growing 7.1% YoY. Other segments contributed INR 23,011 Cr, reflecting a 9.7% growth. Overall revenue from operations was INR 255,324 Cr in FY2025, a 6.0% increase compared to INR 240,893 Cr in FY2024.
Geographic Revenue Split
North America and Europe (including the UK) are the primary markets, driving over 81% of total revenue in FY2025. In FY2024, these regions accounted for approximately 83% of revenue. Growth in these markets has moderated, though the UK remained resilient.
Profitability Margins
Operating Profit Margin (OPM) stood at 26.6% in Q1 FY2026. Profit After Tax (PAT) margin was 19.1% in FY2025 (INR 48,553 Cr) and 19.3% in FY2024 (INR 46,585 Cr). PAT margin improved to 20.2% in Q1 FY2026.
EBITDA Margin
OPBDIT/OI (Operating Margin) was 26.4% in FY2025, compared to 26.7% in FY2024 and 26.3% in FY2023. EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Tax) for FY2025 was INR 62,165 Cr, representing 24.3% of revenue and a 4.8% YoY growth.
Capital Expenditure
TCS is planning investments in AI and sovereign data centers estimated between $600 million and $1 billion (INR 5,000 Cr to INR 8,400 Cr approx.), to be phased out over time.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Maintains a top-tier credit profile with a 'Stable' outlook. Interest coverage ratio was 96.3x in Q1 FY2025, up from 82.6x in FY2024. Total debt/OPBDIT remains extremely low at 0.1x.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not applicable for IT services; however, human capital/employee cost is the primary driver, representing the bulk of operational expenses.
Import Sources
None
Key Suppliers
None
Capacity Expansion
None
Raw Material Costs
Employee wage cost inflation is a key factor. Attrition levels were 13.8% in Q1 FY2026, up from 12.1% in Q1 FY2025, but significantly lower than the 21.5% peak in Q2 FY2023.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Utilization levels have been improved to support margins. Execution track record is established through a CMMI-level 5 certification.
Logistics & Distribution
Not applicable; services are delivered through a global offshore model and digital platforms.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
6.00%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by a robust order pipeline with a Total Contract Value (TCV) of $9.4 billion as of Q1 FY2026. Strategy includes becoming an AI-led technology services company, investing in sovereign data centers, vendor consolidation deals, and expanding AI-led platforms and productized SaaS offerings.
Products & Services
IT solutions, infrastructure services, global consulting, engineering and industrial services, Business Process Management (BPM), and software products like BaNCS (financial solutions).
Brand Portfolio
TCS, BaNCS.
New Products/Services
AI-led platforms and sovereign digital stacks; specific revenue contribution percentages for new launches are not disclosed.
Market Expansion
Focus on India, UK, Asia Pacific, and Middle East markets to offset moderation in North America and Continental Europe.
Market Share & Ranking
Largest Indian IT services company; industry leader in operating margins and return on equity (ROE).
Strategic Alliances
Stronger partnerships with emerging industrial sectors and co-innovation partnerships with enterprises.
External Factors
Industry Trends
Shift toward AI-led services, sovereign digital stacks, and energy transition/circular economy technology.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from global players (Accenture, IBM, Capgemini, Cognizant) and domestic peers (Infosys, HCL Tech, Wipro).
Competitive Moat
None
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global GDP growth, projected at 2.8% for 2025. Revenue growth in constant currency terms was 4.2% in FY2025.
Consumer Behavior
Clients are re-evaluating discretionary technology spending due to macro-economic uncertainty, leading to slower deal conversions.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure to US tariff uncertainties and adverse regulatory/legislative changes in key operating markets (North America and Europe).
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to immigration laws and data privacy regulations; potential for substantive liabilities or fines in case of data breaches.
Environmental Compliance
Direct exposure to environmental risks is considered not material for the service-oriented business.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate is reflected in the PAT/OI of 19.1% for FY2025.
Legal Contingencies
FY2024 results excluded a specific settlement of a legal claim; total contingent liability amounts not specified in snippets.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Macro-economic uncertainties in key markets and potential adverse changes in immigration laws impacting the skilled workforce.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration with ~81-83% of revenue derived from North America and Europe.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on skilled talent pool and niche technology partners for large-scale contract execution.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of rapid technology disruption; mitigated by perpetual reskilling of talent and AI-led platform expansion.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Superior liquidity with cash and bank balances of INR 48,704 Cr as of June 30, 2025, ensuring high receivables quality.