Tata Communications has scheduled its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. IST via video conferencing. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹17.50 per equity share of ₹10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The company has fixed Friday, June 19, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the dividend, which will be paid on or after July 10, 2026. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from June 20, 2026, to June 23, 2026.

Financial Performance and Business Updates

The Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26 highlights a steady financial performance, with consolidated gross revenue rising 7.3% year-on-year to ₹24,803 crore. Data revenue grew 9.4% to ₹21,352 crore, while the digital portfolio expanded 16.7%. EBITDA increased 5.5% to ₹4,822 crore, with margins at 19.4%. Free cash flow stood at ₹1,474 crore, and the net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 1.99x. Profit After Tax (PAT) declined to ₹996.85 crore from ₹1,836.78 crore in the prior year, primarily due to exceptional gains from land monetisation recorded previously. Adjusted PAT grew 8.1% YoY.

Leadership and Appointments

Shareholders will consider the appointment of Mr. Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan as a Director and as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term commencing May 20, 2026, to May 19, 2031. The appointment follows approval from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting received on May 19, 2026. The Board has also approved the ratification of the Cost Auditor's remuneration for FY 2026-27 at ₹6.60 lakhs plus applicable taxes. Mr. N. Ganapathy Subramaniam retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.

AGM and Voting Details

The remote e-voting period commences on July 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and concludes on July 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. Members holding shares as of July 2, 2026, are eligible to vote. The meeting will be held through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), with the deemed venue at the company's Registered Office in Mumbai.

Tata Communications Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 with the stock exchanges, disclosing key operational and sustainability metrics. The report highlights a global workforce of 14,585 employees and confirms zero instances of data breaches during the financial year. The company obtained reasonable assurance for BRSR Core indicators from M/s. BSI Group India Private Limited, reinforcing the credibility of its disclosures.

Operational and Workforce Overview

The company reported a total employee headcount of 14,585, comprising 11,358 male and 3,226 female employees. The data includes permanent and other-than-permanent personnel, with one employee choosing not to disclose their gender. Tata Communications classified its entire workforce under the 'Employees' category, noting that the 'Workers' category is not applicable due to its technology and digital services-oriented operational structure.

Governance and Compliance

The BRSR indicates that Tata Communications maintained compliance with existing regulations during FY 2025-26. There were no material monetary or non-monetary penalties, fines, or enforcement actions requiring disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company’s Corporate Social Responsibility, Safety and Sustainability Committee (CSRSSC) oversees sustainability-related decision-making.

Stakeholder Grievances

The company reported 10 complaints from shareholders during the year, of which 3 remained pending for closure as of March 31, 2026. No complaints were reported from investors other than shareholders or communities. The report details formal grievance redressal mechanisms for employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.

Environmental and Safety Performance

Tata Communications recorded zero fatalities for the year. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for employees was 0.04 per million person hours worked. On the environmental front, the company reported total Scope 1 emissions of 3,258 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent and Scope 2 emissions of 57,698 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The company is progressing towards its goal of being Carbon Neutral by FY 2030 and Net Zero by 2035.

Key Sustainability Metrics

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