Tata Communications FY26 Results: Revenue ₹24,803 Cr, Board Recommends ₹17.50 Dividend

Tata Communications has announced its audited financial results for FY26, reporting revenue growth of 7.3% and strong digital portfolio expansion. The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on April 22, 2026, approved the standalone and consolidated audited financial results and recommended a final dividend of ₹17.50 per share (175%) on face value of ₹10 each for FY26.

Financial Performance Overview

The company delivered solid growth across key metrics in Q4 FY26, with data revenue and digital portfolio showing particular strength:

Metric (₹ Crore):	Q4 FY26	Q4 FY25	YoY Growth
Gross Revenue:	6,554	5,990	9.4%
Data Revenue:	5,684	5,096	11.5%
Digital Portfolio Revenue:	2,909	2,440	19.2%
EBITDA:	1,284	1,122	14.4%
EBITDA Margin:	19.6%	18.7%	+86 bps
PAT:	263	761	-65.4%
PAT Margin:	4.0%	12.7%	-869 bps

Full Year Performance

For the full financial year FY26, Tata Communications reported comprehensive growth across its business segments:

Metric (₹ Crore):	FY26	FY25	YoY Growth
Gross Revenue:	24,803	23,109	7.3%
Data Revenue:	21,352	19,513	9.4%
Digital Portfolio Revenue:	10,621	9,103	16.7%
EBITDA:	4,822	4,569	5.5%
EBITDA Margin:	19.4%	19.8%	-33 bps
PAT:	1,044	1,625	-35.8%
PAT Margin:	4.2%	7.0%	-282 bps

Data revenue crossed the ₹21,000 crore mark, growing 9.4% year-on-year. The digital portfolio revenue grew 16.7% to ₹10,621 crore from ₹9,103 crore in the previous year.

Board Decisions and Corporate Actions

The Board meeting, which commenced at 13:00 hours IST and concluded at 15:35 hours IST, resulted in several key decisions:

Decision Area:	Details
Dividend Recommendation:	₹17.50 per share (175%) for FY26
Statutory Auditor:	Deloitte Haskins & Sells Chartered Accountants LLP
Audit Term:	5 years (41st AGM 2027 to 46th AGM 2032)
Current Auditor Opinion:	S.R. Batliboi & Associates issued unmodified opinion

Management Changes

The company announced key senior management personnel changes effective from the current period:

Position:	Name	Effective Date	Action
Executive VP - Interaction Fabric:	Mr. Vivek Manglik	May 4, 2026	Appointment
Head - ESG:	Mr. Mukul Kumar	April 30, 2026	Retirement

Balance Sheet and Contingent Liabilities

The company's consolidated total assets stood at ₹28,403.94 crore as of March 31, 2026, compared to ₹26,584.58 crore in the previous year. Total current liabilities increased to ₹14,018.01 crore from ₹12,503.91 crore. The company has disclosed contingent liabilities of ₹7,513.71 crore (net of provision ₹54.18 crore) related to Department of Telecommunications demand notices towards license fee on Adjusted Gross Revenue for financial years ranging from FY 2005-06 to FY 2024-25. Additionally, ₹362.29 crore is disclosed as contingent liability related to ongoing tax litigation in a foreign subsidiary.

Tata Communications has recommended a final dividend of ₹17.50 per share for its shareholders. This announcement represents a significant corporate action by the telecommunications services company, demonstrating its commitment to returning value to equity holders.

Dividend Details

The company's board has put forward the recommendation for shareholders' consideration and approval. The dividend payment, subject to shareholder approval, will provide direct returns to investors who hold shares in the telecommunications major.

Parameter:	Details
Dividend Type:	Final Dividend
Amount Per Share:	₹17.50
Status:	Recommended by Board

Corporate Action Significance

The dividend recommendation reflects the company's financial position and its approach to shareholder value creation. Final dividends typically require approval at the company's annual general meeting before they can be distributed to eligible shareholders.

Shareholders will need to await further details regarding the record date, ex-dividend date, and payment timeline, which are typically announced following board approval and subsequent shareholder ratification of the dividend proposal.