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Tamilnadu Telecommunications Q1 FY27 results: net loss narrows to ₹3,413 crore
Tamilnadu Telecommunications Limited reported standalone revenue of ₹0 crore and a net loss of ₹3,413 crore for Q1 FY27, compared with a net loss of ₹3,442 crore in Q1 FY26. Total expenses were ₹3,413 crore, while basic EPS was -₹0.75; the results were approved by the board on 14 August 2026.
Key points
- Standalone revenue was ₹0 crore in Q1 FY27, unchanged from Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY26.
- Net loss was ₹3,413 crore in Q1 FY27, compared with ₹3,442 crore in Q1 FY26 and ₹3.69 crore in Q4 FY26.
- Total expenses were ₹3,413 crore, lower by ₹31.95 crore than Q1 FY26 but higher by ₹3,410 crore than Q4 FY26.
- Employee cost fell ₹56.74 crore, finance costs fell ₹24.07 crore and other expenses rose ₹50.59 crore versus Q1 FY26; no exceptional item was reported.
- The independent auditors expressed an adverse conclusion, citing going-concern uncertainty, accumulated losses of ₹253.45 crores and negative net worth of ₹196.99 Crores.
How did Tamilnadu Telecommunications perform in Q1 FY27?
Tamilnadu Telecommunications reported standalone revenue of ₹0 crore for Q1 FY27, unchanged from Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY26. Total expenses were ₹3,413 crore, compared with ₹3,445 crore in the year-ago quarter and ₹3.69 crore in the previous quarter. The quarter’s EBITDA was a loss of ₹527.44 crore, compared with a loss of ₹533.59 crore in Q1 FY26 and a loss of ₹0.86 crore in Q4 FY26; no EBITDA margin was provided.
Profit before tax and net loss were both ₹3,413 crore in Q1 FY27, against a net loss of ₹3,442 crore in Q1 FY26 and ₹3.69 crore in Q4 FY26. Basic EPS was -₹0.75, compared with ₹0.00 in the year-ago quarter and -₹0.81 in the previous quarter. These are standalone figures; the filing also contains the company’s board approval of the unaudited results for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
| ₹ crore | Q1 FY27 | Q4 FY26 | Q1 FY26 | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Other income | 0 | 0 | 3.76 | ||
| Total expenses | 3,413 | 3.69 | 3,445 | −0.9% | +92403.0% |
| EBITDA | −527.44 | −0.86 | −533.59 | ||
| Profit before tax | −3,413 | −3.69 | −3,442 | ||
| Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Net profit | −3,413 | −3.69 | −3,442 | ||
| EPS (₹) | −0.75 | −0.81 | 0.00 | turned to loss |
EBITDA here is revenue from operations less operating costs (total expenses excluding finance costs and depreciation): before other income and exceptional items. Growth is shown only when both figures are positive. Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
What changed in Tamilnadu Telecommunications' costs and profit?
Total expenses were ₹3,413 crore in Q1 FY27, down ₹31.95 crore from ₹3,445 crore in Q1 FY26. Employee cost fell ₹56.74 crore to ₹350.11 crore, finance costs fell ₹24.07 crore to ₹2,834 crore, and depreciation fell ₹1.73 crore to ₹52.17 crore. Other expenses rose ₹50.59 crore to ₹177.33 crore. Other income fell ₹3.76 crore to ₹0 crore, and tax remained ₹0 crore; no exceptional item was reported.
Against Q4 FY26, total expenses rose ₹3,410 crore to ₹3,413 crore. Employee cost rose ₹349.48 crore, finance costs rose ₹2,831 crore, depreciation rose ₹52.12 crore and other expenses rose ₹177.09 crore. Other income was unchanged at ₹0 crore, tax remained ₹0 crore and no exceptional item was reported.
| ₹ crore | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY26 | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of materials | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Employee cost | 350.11 | 406.85 | −56.74 | −13.9% |
| Finance costs | 2,834 | 2,858 | −24.07 | −0.8% |
| Depreciation | 52.17 | 53.90 | −1.73 | −3.2% |
| Other expenses | 177.33 | 126.74 | +50.59 | +39.9% |
| Total expenses | 3,413 | 3,445 | −31.95 | −0.9% |
| Other income | 0 | 3.76 | −3.76 | |
| Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
How has Tamilnadu Telecommunications done over the last 8 quarters?
The available quarterly trend shows no reported revenue in any of the listed periods, from Q1 FY25 through Q1 FY27. The reported net loss worsened from ₹3,238 crore in Q1 FY25 to ₹7,739.79 crore in Q2 FY26, before improving to ₹3,463.48 crore in Q3 FY26 and ₹3.69 crore in Q4 FY26. In Q1 FY27, the net loss was ₹3,413 crore, showing a renewed deterioration from the previous quarter. EBITDA margin was not reported for the listed quarters.
What did the auditors point out?
The independent auditors said that they did not express an audit opinion because the review was substantially less in scope than an audit, and they gave an adverse conclusion. They stated that the going-concern assumption used by management was inappropriate, citing accumulated losses of ₹253.45 crores and negative net worth of ₹196.99 Crores. The auditors also noted that the company had not operated its factory since 2017, that machinery required major overhauling costs to resume operations, that supplier support for major raw materials was unavailable and that no new orders had been received.
How did Tamilnadu Telecommunications shares react?
After the filing, the stock moved down 1.7% within five minutes and 2.2% by 30 minutes. It closed 1.1% higher on the reaction day, remained 1.1% higher by the next day’s close from the pre-results close, and was 0.7% higher after five sessions. The industry median moved down 1.1% on the reaction day and 1.9% by the next day, while the stock outperformed it by 2.2 percentage points and 3.0 percentage points, respectively.
| After the filing | Stock | Telecom - Equipment & Accessories median |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | −1.7% | |
| 15 minutes | −1.7% | |
| 30 minutes | −2.2% | |
| Reaction day | +1.1% | −1.1% |
| Next day | +1.1% | −1.9% |
| 5 days | +0.7% | −0.2% |
Minutes are measured from the price when the filing appeared; days from the previous close. Source: MarketPing price-reaction measurement.
| Results filed on | Stock on the reaction day |
|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | +1.8% |
| 13 February 2026 | −5.1% |
| 14 November 2025 | −4.2% |
| 13 August 2025 | −2.1% |
| 30 May 2025 | −1.1% |
| 14 February 2025 | −3.7% |
| 14 November 2024 | −2.0% |
| 13 August 2024 | −2.0% |
Source: MarketPing price-reaction measurement.
How did other Telecom - Equipment & Accessories companies do?
Five other Telecom - Equipment & Accessories companies had filed results for this quarter, with a median revenue growth of 27.3%. The number of peers growing slower than Tamilnadu Telecommunications was 0, and the number growing faster was 5. Two of the five peers reported an increase in profit.
| Tamilnadu Telecommunications revenue growth (YoY) | not comparable |
|---|---|
| Median of 5 other Telecom - Equipment & Accessories companies | +27.3% |
| Companies whose net profit rose | 2 of 5 |
Source: Filed results (XBRL) of the industry's companies.
Quick answers
What was Tamilnadu Telecommunications' revenue in Q1 FY27?
Revenue from operations was ₹0 crore, against ₹0 crore in Q1 FY26 (standalone).
Did Tamilnadu Telecommunications make a profit in Q1 FY27?
No. It reported a net loss of ₹3,413 crore, against a net loss of ₹3,442 crore in Q1 FY26.
What was Tamilnadu Telecommunications' EPS in Q1 FY27?
Basic loss per share was ₹0.75, against ₹0.00 in Q1 FY26.
How did Tamilnadu Telecommunications shares react to the Q1 FY27 results?
On the reaction day the stock moved +1.1% from the previous close; the median Telecom - Equipment & Accessories stock moved −1.1%.
When did Tamilnadu Telecommunications announce its Q1 FY27 results?
On 14 August 2026, in a filing to the NSE.
Sources
- Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Of Board Meeting (BSE, 7 August 2026) · PDF
- Outcome of Board Meeting (NSE, 14 August 2026) · PDF
- General Updates (NSE, 14 August 2026) · PDF
- General Updates (NSE, 3 September 2026) · PDF
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