TCS Q3 FY26 earnings call: revenue up 0.8% QoQ in constant currency, margin steady at 25.2%

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AI summary

TCS Q3 FY26 revenue grew 0.8 percent QoQ in constant currency to Rs 67,087 cr. Operating margin stable at 25.2 percent. AI services annualized revenue at US$1.8B, up 17.3 percent QoQ. TCV strong at US$9.3B including a mega deal. Board announced Rs 11 interim plus Rs 46 special dividend per share. CFO guides efforts to climb towards 26 percent margin band.

Likely market impact

Stable margins, strong AI growth and special dividend signal confidence. Margin guidance to inch up towards 26 percent band is positive for outlook.