TATACOMM - Tata Communications Limited Share Price

Telecom - Services

₹1556.90-34.50(-2.17%)

Market Closed as of May 2, 2025, 15:30 IST

What does Tata Communications Limited do?

Telecom - Cellular & Fixed line services•Telecommunication•Mid Cap

Tata Communications is a prominent telecom company that specializes in both cellular and fixed-line services. The company operates under the stock ticker TATACOMM and has a market capitalization of Rs. 39,439.7 Crores.

With a global reach, Tata Communications provides a wide array of telecommunications services, organized into several segments, including:

Voice Solutions
Data and Managed Services
Payment Solutions
Transformation Services
Campaign Registry
Real Estate

The company is involved in various services such as:

Voice and data transmission
Internet connectivity
Value-added services like unified conferencing, collaboration, telepresence, and managed hosting
Mobile services and global roaming
Leasing bandwidth on undersea cable systems

In addition, Tata Communications delivers services tailored for the banking sector, including automated teller machines, POS enablement, and financial inclusion initiatives. It also offers cyber security, data center colocation, network management, and various networking solutions.

The company serves a diverse client base, including service providers and enterprises. Originally incorporated in 1986 as Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited, it rebranded to Tata Communications Limited in 2008. Based in Mumbai, India, Tata Communications has reported a trailing 12-month revenue of Rs. 23,016.7 Crores.

Tata Communications is committed to rewarding its investors, distributing dividends with a yield of 1% annually. In the last year, it returned Rs. 16.7 as dividend per share and has achieved a substantial revenue growth of 38.1% over the past three years.

Industry Group:Telecom - Services

Employees:7,144

Website:www.tatacommunications.com

Pros

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.

Growth: Good revenue growth. With 38.1% growth over past three years, the company is going strong.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Cons

Balance Sheet: Company does NOT have a very strong balance sheet.

Momentum: Stock has a weak negative price momentum.

The Good, Bad and Ugly

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Sector Comparison: TATACOMM vs Telecom - Services

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

TATACOMM metrics compared to Telecom

Category	TATACOMM	Telecom
PE	40.61	-744.56
PS	1.97	4.82
Growth	14.3 %	6.7 %

Performance Comparison

TATACOMM vs Telecom (2021 - 2025)

Key Insights

1. TATACOMM is among the Top 5 Telecom - Services companies by market cap.
2. The company holds a market share of 7.9% in Telecom - Services.
3. In last one year, the company has had an above average growth that other Telecom - Services companies.

Latest News and Updates from Tata Communications

Updated May 2, 2025

Tata Communications (TATACOMM) has shown promising performance, reporting a substantial net profit of Rs 1,040.5 crore for the last quarter, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. Although the stock has faced a decline of 6.58% this year, it has recently seen a slight uptick of 0.44% in the last five days. The company’s long-term growth remains strong with a remarkable increase of 266.64% over the past five years, despite some recent volatility in its stock price.

The Bad News

Mint

TATACOMM's stock has declined by 6.58% this year, indicating some recent challenges.

Mint

The stock's TTM P/E ratio of 28.51 is significantly higher than the sector average of 14.12, which may raise concerns about valuation.

The Financial Express

The stock has fluctuated recently, with a daily range showing some instability, having a low of Rs 1,570.20 and a high of Rs 1,601.70.

The Good News

NDTV Profit

Tata Communications reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,040.5 crore for the fourth quarter, surpassing analysts' expectations of Rs 305.2 crore.

NDTV Profit

The company's significant profit increase was aided by a gain of Rs 311.2 crore from the sale of its subsidiary, highlighting its strong operational capabilities.

The Financial Express

Despite a year-to-date decline, TATACOMM's stock has shown a 266.64% increase over the last five years, indicating robust long-term growth.

This information is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify from multiple sources.

Cash Flow for Tata Communications

Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) / View Consolidated Data

Description	(%) Q/Q	Mar-2024	Mar-2023	Mar-2022
Finance costs	62.9%	146	90	89
Change in inventories	178.4%	81	-101.09	-2.29
Depreciation	4.2%	1,038	996	916
Unrealised forex losses/gains	90.5%	0	-9.5	-7.54
Dividend income	0%	26	26	130
Adjustments for interest income	4.2%	76	73	28
Share-based payments	-	3.78	0	0
Net Cashflows from Operations	-1.5%	2,176	2,210	2,102
Income taxes paid (refund)	-43.4%	70	123	-71.51
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities	0.9%	2,106	2,087	2,173
Proceeds from sales of PPE	-74.5%	13	48	5.33
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	37.9%	1,405	1,019	1,224
Cash receipts from repayment of advances and loans made to other parties	1255.1%	1,207	90	46
Dividends received	0%	26	26	130
Interest received	-37.8%	29	46	25
Other inflows (outflows) of cash	178.9%	34	-40.8	53
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities	-185.8%	-3,500.47	-1,224.17	-1,708.34
Proceeds from borrowings	198499%	5,105	3.57	10
Repayments of borrowings	60168%	2,924	5.85	55
Payments of lease liabilities	24.4%	103	83	85
Dividends paid	1.4%	598	590	399
Interest paid	89.7%	75	40	40
Other inflows (outflows) of cash	6.3%	5.73	5.45	5.21
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities	298.3%	1,410	-709.7	-563.41
Net change in cash and cash eq.	-90.1%	16	153	-98.72

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) / View Standalone Data

Description	(%) Q/Q	Mar-2024	Mar-2023	Mar-2022
Finance costs	47.1%	635	432	360
Change in inventories	160.7%	75	-120.87	-5.41
Depreciation	9.2%	2,470	2,262	2,205
Unrealised forex losses/gains	-94.5%	1.26	5.7	50
Adjustments for interest income	-17.6%	15	18	6.45
Share-based payments	-	4.63	0	0
Net Cashflows from Operations	-25.9%	3,402	4,588	4,115
Income taxes paid (refund)	7.9%	220	204	-88.69
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities	-27.4%	3,182	4,384	4,204
Cashflows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries	-	1,004	0	0
Cash payment for investment in partnership firm or association of persons or LLP	-	0	0	30
Proceeds from sales of PPE	0%	50	50	9.64
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	39.5%	2,082	1,493	1,656
Interest received	170%	28	11	7.11
Other inflows (outflows) of cash	-484.4%	-50.02	-7.73	65
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities	-43.5%	-2,643.97	-1,841.63	-894.97
Proceeds from borrowings	473.5%	7,101	1,239	4,517
Repayments of borrowings	194.4%	6,433	2,186	6,935
Payments of lease liabilities	-0.3%	352	353	364
Dividends paid	1.4%	601	593	402
Interest paid	51.4%	528	349	248
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities	63.7%	-812.95	-2,240.8	-3,431.23
Effect of exchange rate on cash eq.	-68.3%	2.49	5.7	1.39
Net change in cash and cash eq.	-189.1%	-272.43	308	-120.99

Income Statement for Tata Communications

Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) / View Consolidated Data

AnnualQuarterly

Description	(%) Q/Q	Mar-2024	Mar-2023	Mar-2022	Mar-2021	Mar-2020	Mar-2019
Revenue From Operations	10.4%	7,992	7,236	6,587	6,225	5,750	5,389
Other Income	-14.7%	424	497	558	275	180	92
Total Income	8.8%	8,416	7,733	7,146	6,500	5,931	5,481
Employee Expense	12.2%	1,743	1,553	1,279	1,105	999	921
Finance costs	74.2%	156	90	89	107	55	36
Depreciation and Amortization	4.2%	1,038	996	916	973	977	891
Other expenses	13.2%	4,345	3,837	3,352	3,137	3,179	3,242
Total Expenses	12.4%	7,282	6,476	5,636	5,321	5,211	5,090
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax	-9.8%	1,134	1,257	1,510	1,178	720	391
Exceptional items before tax	29.7%	-193.75	-276.02	11	51	-346.15	-666.97
Total profit before tax	-4.2%	940	981	1,520	1,229	374	-275.77
Current tax	39.4%	454	326	333	287	238	224
Deferred tax	-1220.7%	-152.6	-10.63	20	-20.28	-73.71	-57.28
Total tax	-4.5%	301	315	353	267	165	167
Total profit (loss) for period	-4.1%	639	666	1,167	963	209	-442.32
Other comp. income net of taxes	8.4%	-15.95	-17.5	-32.22	-2.73	-32.01	-8.86
Total Comprehensive Income	-4%	623	649	1,135	960	177	-451.18
Earnings Per Share, Basic	-4.3%	22.41	23.37	40.96	33.78	7.33	-15.52
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	-4.3%	22.4	23.37	40.96	33.78	7.33	-15.52
Debt equity ratio	-	-	-	-	006	-	-

Description	(%) Q/Q	Dec-2024	Sep-2024	Jun-2024	Mar-2024	Dec-2023	Sep-2023
Revenue From Operations	1.2%	1,815	1,794	1,809	2,004	2,005	2,008
Other Income	84.2%	71	39	80	104	64	46
Total Income	2.9%	1,886	1,833	1,889	2,108	2,070	2,054
Employee Expense	-4.1%	375	391	392	426	434	440
Finance costs	10.2%	66	60	42	63	54	23
Depreciation and Amortization	-2.4%	243	249	246	273	261	255
Other expenses	2.5%	1,019	994	1,012	1,106	1,079	1,118
Total Expenses	0.5%	1,702	1,694	1,693	1,867	1,829	1,836
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax	32.6%	184	139	196	241	241	218
Exceptional items before tax	98.2%	-4.39	-306.58	189	-10.2	-185.52	0
Total profit before tax	206.1%	180	-167.7	385	230	55	218
Current tax	6.3%	68	64	71	86	201	45
Deferred tax	81%	-20.55	-112.19	-27.58	-29.67	-117.76	7.96
Total tax	196.3%	48	-47.81	43	56	83	53
Total profit (loss) for period	208.4%	132	-119.89	342	174	-27.9	164
Other comp. income net of taxes	23.5%	-3.82	-5.3	-9.87	-4.76	0.84	-2.29
Total Comprehensive Income	200.6%	128	-125.19	332	169	-27.06	162
Earnings Per Share, Basic	169.5%	4.62	-4.21	12	6.1	-0.98	5.77
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	169.6%	4.62	-4.2	11.99	6.1	-0.98	5.77

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) / View Standalone Data

AnnualQuarterly

Description	(%) Q/Q	Mar-2024	Mar-2023	Mar-2022	Mar-2021	Mar-2020	Mar-2019
Revenue From Operations	17.6%	20,969	17,838	16,725	17,100	17,068	16,525
Other Income	-22.4%	282	363	332	157	70	60
Total Income	16.8%	21,251	18,201	17,057	17,257	17,138	16,585
Employee Expense	23.8%	4,453	3,597	3,040	3,049	3,039	2,960
Finance costs	49.2%	644	432	360	420	471	397
Depreciation and Amortization	9.2%	2,470	2,262	2,205	2,314	2,358	2,068
Other expenses	23.8%	12,286	9,923	9,458	9,790	10,740	10,820
Total Expenses	22.4%	19,853	16,214	15,063	15,574	16,608	16,244
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax	-29.6%	1,399	1,987	1,994	1,683	530	341
Exceptional items before tax	-415.5%	-235.66	76	5.96	-74.72	-390.51	2.24
Total profit before tax	-43.6%	1,163	2,063	2,000	1,609	140	343
Current tax	39.1%	602	433	431	406	334	333
Deferred tax	-183.7%	-388.13	-136.15	91	-51.6	-107.51	-59.35
Total tax	-28%	214	297	522	355	227	273
Total profit (loss) for period	-46.2%	970	1,801	1,485	1,252	-84.83	-80.43
Other comp. income net of taxes	94.1%	-35.62	-615.34	-270.63	257	-693.11	-445.36
Total Comprehensive Income	-21.3%	934	1,186	1,214	1,509	-777.94	-525.79
Earnings Per Share, Basic	-46.8%	33.98	63.016	51.99	43.88	-3.02	-2.89
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	-46.8%	33.97	63.016	51.99	43.88	-3.02	-2.89

Description	(%) Q/Q	Dec-2024	Sep-2024	Jun-2024	Mar-2024	Dec-2023	Sep-2023
Revenue From Operations	0.5%	5,798	5,767	5,633	5,692	5,633	4,872
Other Income	115.4%	29	14	26	57	11	25
Total Income	0.8%	5,827	5,781	5,660	5,749	5,645	4,898
Employee Expense	-6.3%	1,124	1,199	1,145	1,175	1,162	1,072
Finance costs	-3.1%	187	193	172	188	188	137
Depreciation and Amortization	-3.6%	637	661	647	666	619	605
Other expenses	1.2%	3,493	3,452	3,365	3,460	3,337	2,785
Total Expenses	-1.1%	5,441	5,503	5,329	5,489	5,305	4,600
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax	39%	386	278	331	259	339	298
Exceptional items before tax	-137.9%	-14.93	43	86	-52.11	-185.52	0
Total profit before tax	15.6%	371	321	417	207	154	298
Current tax	-35.8%	150	233	125	141	239	70
Deferred tax	81.9%	-23.7	-135.78	-38.46	-249.13	-125.62	7.7
Total tax	28.9%	126	98	87	-108.48	113	78
Total profit (loss) for period	4%	236	227	333	322	45	221
Other comp. income net of taxes	231%	111	-82.95	-24.95	12	-48.53	-64.67
Total Comprehensive Income	142%	347	144	308	333	-3.48	157
Earnings Per Share, Basic	4.4%	8.28	7.97	11.68	11.27	1.57	7.74
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	4.4%	8.28	7.97	11.67	11.27	1.57	7.74

Investor Care
Dividend Yield	1.00%
Dividend/Share (TTM)	16.7
Shares Dilution (1Y)	0.00%
Diluted EPS (TTM)	39.19

Financial Health
Current Ratio	0.59
Debt/Equity	6.34
Debt/Cashflow	0.28

Valuation
Market Cap	44.37 kCr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)	39.7
Price/Sales (Trailing)	1.93
EV/EBITDA	9.51
Price/Free Cashflow	45.23
MarketCap/EBT	33.73

Fundamentals
Revenue (TTM)	23.02 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)	3.23%
Rev. Growth (Qtr)	0.78%
Earnings (TTM)	1.12 kCr
Earnings Growth (Yr)	424.04%
Earnings Growth (Qtr)	3.88%

Profitability
Operating Margin	5.45%
EBT Margin	5.72%
Return on Equity	62.77%
Return on Assets	4.43%
Free Cashflow Yield	2.21%

Revenue Breakdown

Analysis of Tata Communications's financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, growth patterns, and key metrics through quarterly analysis.

Revenue

Last Updated: Dec 31, 2024

Description	Share	Value
Data Services	84.1%	4.9 kCr
Voice Solutions	7.0%	410.5 Cr
Transformation Services	4.9%	288.8 Cr
Campaign Registry	2.9%	170.4 Cr
Real Estate	1.0%	60.7 Cr
Total		5.8 kCr

Balance Sheet for Tata Communications

Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) / View Consolidated Data

Description	(%) Q/Q	Sep-2024	Mar-2024	Sep-2023	Mar-2023	Sep-2022	Mar-2022
Cash and cash equivalents	-76.4%	64	268	125	252	50	99
Current investments	-	69	0	82	692	559	420
Loans, current	-	0	0	0	0	0	1,114
Total current financial assets	1.5%	1,717	1,692	1,877	2,274	2,157	2,888
Inventories	-85.8%	5.54	33	19	115	20	18
Total current assets	-0.8%	2,077	2,094	2,258	2,716	2,498	3,273
Property, plant and equipment	-6.8%	4,051	4,348	4,096	4,075	4,018	4,155
Capital work-in-progress	-16.3%	556	664	819	609	595	436
Investment property	-48.1%	203	390	395	406	406	386
Non-current investments	5.8%	6,435	6,083	4,986	3,725	3,951	3,857
Loans, non-current	2.4%	1,809	1,767	1,761	1,207	1,216	79
Total non-current financial assets	5.4%	8,387	7,957	6,888	5,066	5,298	4,074
Total non-current assets	-1.2%	15,487	15,682	14,350	12,394	12,480	11,295
Total assets	-0.1%	17,761	17,784	16,615	15,265	15,129	14,720
Borrowings, non-current	-0.2%	1,772	1,776	1,751	6.22	9.2	534
Total non-current financial liabilities	1.9%	2,190	2,149	2,116	404	400	944
Provisions, non-current	-2.9%	265	273	296	268	270	274
Total non-current liabilities	-3.8%	2,885	2,998	2,916	1,136	1,143	1,603
Borrowings, current	54.6%	1,448	937	206	531	530	4.33
Total current financial liabilities	23.3%	3,616	2,933	2,472	2,676	2,700	1,889
Provisions, current	2.1%	98	96	91	104	92	71
Current tax liabilities	-31.1%	679	985	699	543	587	424
Total current liabilities	7%	5,240	4,896	3,956	4,268	4,186	3,310
Total liabilities	2.9%	8,125	7,894	6,872	5,404	5,329	4,918
Equity share capital	0%	285	285	285	285	285	285
Total equity	-2.6%	9,636	9,890	9,743	9,861	9,800	9,803
Total equity and liabilities	-0.1%	17,761	17,784	16,615	15,265	15,129	14,720

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) / View Standalone Data

Description	(%) Q/Q	Sep-2024	Mar-2024	Sep-2023	Mar-2023	Sep-2022	Mar-2022
Cash and cash equivalents	-41.5%	429	732	438	1,004	664	697
Current investments	81.1%	269	149	166	760	583	433
Total current financial assets	6.8%	5,238	4,906	4,264	4,704	4,326	3,864
Inventories	197.6%	248	84	49	160	42	38
Total current assets	13.3%	6,673	5,888	5,112	5,555	5,096	4,718
Property, plant and equipment	-1.5%	8,402	8,533	8,389	8,457	8,629	8,917
Capital work-in-progress	-6.6%	1,099	1,177	1,317	1,003	1,060	799
Investment property	-48.8%	198	386	386	397	397	376
Goodwill	6.2%	1,894	1,784	372	115	102	108
Non-current investments	2.6%	156	152	176	171	197	237
Total non-current financial assets	0%	296	296	363	318	351	363
Total non-current assets	-1.2%	18,346	18,562	15,332	14,742	14,834	14,798
Total assets	2.7%	25,217	24,561	20,554	20,553	20,081	19,668
Borrowings, non-current	70.2%	8,075	4,746	6,359	5,009	6,632	5,991
Total non-current financial liabilities	58.8%	9,095	5,728	7,344	5,913	7,516	6,996
Provisions, non-current	3.5%	776	750	728	688	665	645
Total non-current liabilities	33.7%	12,169	9,100	10,579	9,218	10,813	10,281
Borrowings, current	-40.2%	3,212	5,372	1,315	2,525	1,124	1,906
Total current financial liabilities	-20%	8,227	10,280	5,931	6,987	5,756	5,899
Provisions, current	2.8%	185	180	153	160	148	121
Current tax liabilities	-34.8%	744	1,141	755	614	667	-
Total current liabilities	-17.6%	11,267	13,671	8,519	9,786	8,332	8,426
Total liabilities	2.9%	23,436	22,771	19,098	19,004	19,145	18,712
Equity share capital	0%	285	285	285	285	285	285
Non controlling interest	-38.2%	2.78	3.88	2.36	30	29	28
Total equity	-0.5%	1,781	1,790	1,456	1,549	936	956
Total equity and liabilities	2.7%	25,217	24,561	20,554	20,553	20,081	19,668

Is Tata Communications Better than it's peers?

Detailed comparison of Tata Communications against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.

Ticker	Name	Mkt Cap	Revenue	Price %, 1M	Returns, 1Y	P/E	P/S	Rev 1-Yr	Inc 1-Yr
RELIANCE	Reliance IndustriesRefineries & Marketing	19.25 LCr	9.74 LCr	+13.70%	-3.00%	24.08	1.98	+7.66%	+1.06%
BHARTIARTL	Bharti AirtelTelecom - Cellular & Fixed line services	11.27 LCr	1.64 LCr	+5.55%	+42.01%	41.64	6.87	+9.56%	+152.65%
IDEA	VODAFONE IDEATelecom - Cellular & Fixed line services	50.4 kCr	44 kCr	-14.11%	-46.52%	-1.81	1.15	+2.93%	+6.97%
ITI	ITI (Indian Teleph.Ind.Ltd)Telecom - Equipment & Accessories	24.66 kCr	3.23 kCr	+1.54%	-15.81%	-54.87	7.63	+117.91%	-11.75%
TEJASNET	Tejas NetworksTelecom - Equipment & Accessories	12.4 kCr	8.39 kCr	-12.10%	-36.49%	18.65	1.48	+453.25%	+798.13%
RAILTEL	RailTel Corp of IndiaOther Telecom Services	10.26 kCr	3.07 kCr	+4.14%	-21.27%	38.89	3.34	+23.92%	+7.83%

Price to Sales Ratio

Latest reported: ₹2

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: ₹23 kCr

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: ₹1 kCr

Share Holdings

Understand Tata Communications ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.

Holding Pattern

Major Shareholders

Share Holding Details

As of 2025-03-31

Shareholder Name	Holding %
Panatone Finvest Limited	44.8%
Tata Sons Private Limited	14.07%
First Sentier Investors Icvc - Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders Sustainability Fund	2.65%
Mirae Asset Large & Midcap Fund	2.09%
Rekha Jhunjhunwala	1.58%
Quant Mutual Fund - Quant Mid Cap Fund	1.38%
PRISEDENT OF INDIA	0%
The Tata Power Company Limited	0%

Overall Distribution

Distribution across major stakeholders

Ownership Distribution

Distribution across major institutional holders

TATACOMM - Tata Communications Limited Share Price

What does Tata Communications Limited do?

The Bad News

The Good News

Investor Care

Financial Health

Valuation

Fundamentals

Profitability

Updates from Tata Communications

Price to Sales Ratio

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Share Holdings

Holding Pattern

Share Holding Details

Overall Distribution

Ownership Distribution