Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a 15% surge in consolidated net profit for Q2 FY27, reaching ₹13,884 crore, driven by strong international growth and booming AI services. Despite a generally 'selective and uneven' demand environment, the company's annualised AI revenue crossed the $3 billion mark.
15%
Net Profit Growth (YoY)
Q1 FY27 YoY Growth: 4.6%→15%
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Today
TCS reports a 15% jump in Q2 FY27 net profit and strong AI revenue growth, exceeding market expectations.
What happens next?
TCS will focus on integrating new AI capability centers and leveraging strategic partnerships to drive sustained growth in the coming quarters.
India's largest IT services exporter, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced robust Q2 FY27 results with a **15% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹13,884 crore**. Revenue grew 11.2% year-on-year to ₹73,188 crore, largely meeting market expectations. A significant highlight was the annualised revenue from artificial intelligence (AI) services, which now exceeds **$3.1 billion**, accounting for over 10% of total revenue. The growth was broad-based across international markets, particularly in the UK and Continental Europe, with strong demand in BFSI, manufacturing, and technology services. However, operating margins remained stable at 24% but were lower compared to the previous year, indicating continued margin pressure despite strong top-line growth. TCS also secured new deals worth $9.6 billion, including strategic partnerships with Porsche AG and the acquisition of Best Buy's Global Capability Centre to transform it into an AI hub.
💭 If you're wondering…
This refers to the projected total revenue from AI-related services over a full year, based on the current quarter's performance. It gives an idea of the growing scale of TCS's AI business.
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