Q3 Results: Ireda Profit Rises 27%, TCS Meets Estimates

Tata Consultancy Services Q3 Results FY25 LIVE: TCS is likely to clock a net profit of Rs 12,540 crore and revenue of Rs 64,754 crore for the quarter ending in December.

TCS is committed to 26%-28% margin guidance, said CFO Samir Seksaria, during the press conference on Thursday. (Photo source: Envato)

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Tata Elxsi Ltd., and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. are among the top names that will kick-start the earnings season for the third quarter on Jan. 9. The tech giant is likely to clock a net profit of Rs 12,540 crore and revenue of Rs 64,754 crore for the quarter ending in December, according to a survey of analysts' estimates done by Bloomberg.

Q3 Result Live Updates: Ireda Profit Rises 27%

Ireda Result Highlight (YoY)

  • Revenue up 35.6% to Rs 1,698.45 crore versus Rs 1,252.85 crore.

  • Net profit up 27% to Rs 425.38 crore versus Rs 335.53 crore.

Also Read: Ireda Q3 Results: Profit Rises 26.7% To Rs 425 Crore

Q3 Result Live Updates: GTPL Hathway Profit Falls 61%

GTPL Hathway Result Highlight (YoY)

  • Revenue up 4.3% to Rs 887.27 crore versus Rs 850.88 crore.

  • Net profit down 61% to Rs 9.62 crore versus Rs 24.67 crore.

  • Ebitda down 13% to Rs 105.38 crore versus Rs 120.72 crore.

  • Margin at 11.9% versus 14.2%.

Q3 Result Live Updates: Ireda Shares rise over 109% In A Year

Shares of Ireda ended 3.26% lower at Rs 216.09 apiece on the National Stock Exchange ahead of the results announcement, compared to a 0.69% decline in the benchmark Nifty. The share price has advanced 109.19% in the last 12 months.

Only two analysts, ICICI Direct and Phillip Securities, are tracking IREDA, according to Bloomberg data. One maintains a 'buy' rating and one suggests 'sell.' The average 12-month consensus price target implies an upside of 29.6%.

Q3 Result Live Updates: Ireda's Outstanding Loan Book Sees 36% Jump

Ireda outstanding loan book reached Rs 69,000 crore as of December 31, 2024, marking a 36% rise from the Rs 50,580 crore recorded a year ago.

Q3 Result Live Updates: Ireda Posts Twofold Growth In Loan Sanctions

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. posted a 129% year-on-year increase in loan sanctions, amounting to Rs 31,087 crore in third quarter, compared to Rs 13,558 crore in the corresponding period of 2023.

Q3 Result Live Updates: Ireda Registers 41% Growth In Loan Disbursements

For the December quarter, Ireda registered a 41% year-on-year growth in loan disbursements in the third quarter, reaching a total of Rs 17,236 crore, up from Rs 12,220 crore in the same period last year.

Q3 Result Live Updates: Ireda Share Close Over 3% Lower Ahead Of Result

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. shares closed 3.42% down at Rs 215.75 apiece as of 3:30 p.m., compared to 0.56% decline in the NSE Nifty 50 index.

Q3 Result Live Updates:  Healthcare Vertical Is Still Wait And Watch, Says TCS CEO

Healthcare vertical is still a wait and watch, said K Krithivasan, CEO at TCS, during the press conference on Thursday. This comes as the company awaits more clarity in healthcare and manufacturing.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Not Seeing Demand Softness

TCS expected to see better business in financial year 2025, but that did not pan out said K Krithivasan, CEO at TCS, during the press conference on Thursday.

He further added that the company is not seeing any pricing pressure or demand softness.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Sees More Confidence In Customers

TCS is seeing more confidence in customers, which was not seen last quarter said K Krithivasan, CEO at TCS, during the press conference on Thursday.

The deal cycle will be longer next quarter, said Krithivasan. He further added that the mix of deals was changing and this gave the company confidence for a better year.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Committed To 26-28% Margin Guidance

TCS is committed to 26%-28% margin guidance, said CFO Samir Seksaria, during the press conference on Thursday.

He further added that it will be coming closer to the 26% mark.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Bullish On Regional Market

K Krithivasan, CEO at TCS said that the IT giant is bullish on regional markets. He said that the company is happy with the regional growth as it is growing consistently.

However, he added that the growth in India is contributed by non-BSNL businesses and BSNL is not a huge contributor.

Krithivasan further said that positive bias is seen for budget, but it is still early days he added.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Sees Cross Currency Movements

Samir Seksaria, CFO, TCS said that the company is seeing cross currency movements. Seksaria further added that consistency of hedging policy helped the IT giant, and it is limiting exchange volatility to consistent hedging program.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Sees Early Sign Of Revival For Discretionary Spend

TCS sees early sign of revival for discretionary spend said K Krithivasan, CEO, TCS during the press conference on Thursday. These signs are on the back of positive growth in North America in BFSI.

He clarified that it has not fully recovered, but there are signs.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS To Hire Over 40,000 Freshers In FY26, Says Milind Lakkad

TCS plans to hire over 40,000 freshers in the next financial year said Milind Lakkad, CHRO at TCS during the press conference on Thursday.

Talking about salary hikes Lakkad said it was done this year with 1.10 lakh promotions already done this year.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Expects Attrition To Dip

Talking about the attrition for the quarter Milind Lakkad, CHRO at TCS said that the attrition level is in the comfort range. Lakkad also added that the company expects the attrition levels to dip.

He further explained that there is no linear correlation between growth and headcount. In the last two quarters they have added 11,000 freshers and on track with 40,000 target.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Margins Improved By Operational Efficiency In Productivity, Utilisation

The margins improved by operational efficiency in productivity, utilisation, said Samir Seksaria, CFO, TCS during the press conference on Thursday. He further added that this provides further opportunity through the year and the company will Be banking on it to further improve margins.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Order Book Closure Stands At $10.2 billion

The order Book closure for the third quarter stands At $10.2 billion, said K Krithivasan, CEO, TCS during the press conference on Thursday.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Saw Increase In Production Deployment Of AI Engagement

TCS is seeing continued momentum in AI adoption with clients also investing in the segment said K Krithivasan, CEO, TCS during the press conference on Thursday.

He further said that the company saw increase in production deployment of AI engagement.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Customer Metrics Remain Strong, says TCS CEO Krithivasan

The customer metrics remained strong and resilient in the third quarter said K Krithivasan, CEO, TCS during the press conference on Thursday.

The order book represents strong closure over the second quarter this according to him gives confidence and comfort on the outlook for future.

Q3 Result Live Updates: Microfactors Continued With Seasonality Says TCS CEO

Microfactors of the second quarter continued in the third quarter coupled with seasonality, said K Krithivasan, CEO, TCS during the press conference on Thursday.

Also Read: WATCH: TCS Q3 Press Conference Live As Profit Of IT Giant Rises; Dividend Announced

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Says AI And Cloud Services Continue To See Growth

Gen AI/AI and cloud services continued to see significant growth for TCS in this quarter, the company said on Thursday. The company further added that clients are investing in agentic AI adoption

Cyber Security Services and solutions saw a strong growth in the quarter.

This quarter saw a good number of large deals for the services segment.

Source: Press Release

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS To Acquire Land Worth Rs 1,625 Crore

TCS board on Thursday approved acquisition of land held by Tata Realty and Infrastructure at Rs 1,625 crore for delivery centers.

Source: Exchange Filing

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Revenue Growth Led By Consumer Business Group

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. growth was led by consumer business group, energy, resources and utilities and regional markets, the company said through an exchange filing on Thursday.

The growth markets include India, Middle East & Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Press Conference To Begin At 5:30 p.m.

TCS will now address the media in a press conference at 5:30 p.m. The interaction will be telecast live on NDTV Profit channel and also streamed live on NDTV Profit's YouTube channel.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Attrition Rises T0 13%

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. said on Thursday that its employee count decreased by 5,370 during the October-December period, while the attrition for the last 12 months stood at 13%. The total employee count stood at 6,07,354 by the end of December, according to its notification to the exchanges.

Q3 Result Live Updates: Tata Elxsi Profit Falls 13%

Tata Elxsi Result Highlight (QoQ)

  • Revenue down 1.7% to Rs 939.17 crore versus Rs 955.08 crore.

  • Net profit down 13% to Rs 199.00 crore versus Rs 229.43 crore.

  • EBIT down 8% to Rs 220.64 crore versus Rs 239.25 crore.

  • Margin at 23.5% versus 25.1%.

Also Read: Tata Elxsi Q3 Results: Profit Falls 13%, Misses Estimates

Q3 Result Live Updates: Strong Q3 Performance Boosts Confidence For Future Growth, Says K Krithivasan

“We are pleased with the excellent TCV performance in Q3 which was well-rounded across industries, geographies and service lines lending good visibility to long-term growth. BFSI and CBG returning to growth, continued stellar run of Regional Markets and early signs of revival in discretionary spend in some verticals give us confidence for the future. Our continuing investments in upskilling, AI/Gen AI Innovations and partnerships sets us up to capture the promising opportunities ahead,” according to K Krithivasan, chief executive officer and managing director at TCS.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Announces Special Dividend

TCS on Thursday announced a special dividend of Rs 66 per share. This is in addition to a third interim dividend of Rs 10 apiece.

Also Read: TCS Announces Dividend Of Rs 76 Per Share

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Share Profit Rises 4%, Meets Estimates

TCS Result Highlight (QoQ)

  • Revenue down 0.4% to Rs 63,973 crore versus Rs 64.259 crore (Bloomberg Estimates: Rs 64,749 crore).

  • Net Profit up 4% to Rs 12,444 crore versus Rs 11,955 crore (Bloomberg Estimates: Rs 12,537 crore).

  • EBIT up 1% to Rs 15,657 crore versus Rs 15,465 crore (Bloomberg Estimates: Rs 15,986 crore).

  • Margin at 24.5% versus 24.1% (Bloomberg Estimates: Rs 64,749 crore).

Also Read: TCS Q3 Results: Net Profit Rises 4%, In Line With Estimates

Q3 Result Live Updates: Nifty IT Closes 1.16% Lower

The Nifty IT index closed 1.16% down as of 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, ahead of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. results. This is compared to 0.56% decline in the NSE Nifty 50 index.

Q3 Result Live Updates: HUL To Report Earnings On Jan. 22

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. will announce its third quarter earnings on Jan. 22.

Source: Exchange Filling.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Share Close Nearly 2% Lower Ahead Of Result

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. shares closed 1.57% down at Rs 4,044 apiece as of 3:30 p.m., compared to 0.56% decline in the NSE Nifty 50 index.

TCS Q3 Results Live: Deal Win In Previous Quarter 

The company’s Total Contract Value stood at $8.6 billion in the second quarter, sequentially 3.6% higher from $8.3 billion recorded in the preceding quarter. However, on a YoY basis, TCV has dipped 34.8% in September quarter.

TCS Q3 Results Live: Date, Time And Press Conference Details

The company's board of directors will meet on Jan. 9 to review and approve the audited standalone financial results for the quarter, as per the stock exchange filing. TCS plans to release its third-quarter results after market hours on Thursday.

TCS' leadership team will address the media in a press conference at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The interaction will be telecast live on NDTV Profit and also streamed live on NDTV Profit's YouTube channel.

The Company will also host an Earnings conference call at 7 p.m., during which the leadership team will discuss financial performance and take questions.

TCS Q3 Results Live: Third Interim Dividend Record Date

TCS is expected to consider and approve the third interim dividend for the financial year 2025. The company has set Jan. 17 as the record date to determine shareholders' eligibility for the dividend payout.

"The Third Interim Dividend, if declared at the Meeting of Board of Directors to be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, shall be paid to the equity shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members of the Company or in the records of the Depositories as beneficial owners of the shares as on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, which is the Record Date fixed for the purpose," the company said in its stock exchange filing.

TCS Q3 Results Live: Key Things To Watch

Here are the key things to watch out for in the third quarter earnings of Tata Consultancy Services.

  • Demand and margin outlook.

  • Discretionary trends and client budget outlook.

  • BSNL deal ramp-down schedule.

  • Growth in the BFSI space.

TCS Q3 Results Live: How The Tech Giant Performed In Previous Quarter 

Tata Consultancy Services' profit fell in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, missing estimates, even as its revenue rose during the period.

Profit of the IT major was down 1.1% at Rs 11,909 crore in the July-September period. This compares to a Bloomberg estimate of Rs 12,543 crore. The company's revenue rose 2.6% to Rs 64,259 crore, compared to the Bloomberg estimate of Rs 64,186 crore.

TCS Q2 Results - Key Highlights (QoQ)

  • Revenue up 2.6% at Rs 64,259 crore (Bloomberg estimate: Rs 64,186 crore).

  • Ebit increased 0.2% to Rs 15,469 crore (Bloomberg estimate: Rs 15,995 crore).

  • Margin expanded by 50 basis points to 24.1% (Bloomberg estimate: 24.90%).

  • Net profit fell 1.1% to Rs 11,909 crore (Bloomberg estimate: Rs 12,543 crore).

Even as profit fell quarter on quarter, it rose 5% year-on-year. Margins came in at 24.1%, lower than 24.7% recorded in the first quarter, although the company had hoped to inch up. While the revenue growth was in line with market expectations, profit and margins were a miss. 

Q3 Result Live Updates: Seasonal Weakness To Weigh On IT Growth

Indian information technology majors are set to report their December quarter results, with Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. scheduled to kick off the earnings season on Jan 9.

In a seasonally weak quarter, the IT sector’s growth is expected to be weighed down by furloughs. While rupee depreciation could have provided some relief, margins are expected to remain flattish.

The aggregate revenue growth in the third quarter is expected to moderate slightly to 0.7% sequentially in constant currency terms, given usual seasonality, according to Jefferies.

DAM Capital Advisors Ltd. notes that sequential growth in constant currency terms could range between (−)0.4% and +4.3%. HCL Technologies Ltd. is likely to outperform in Tier I, while Persistent Systems Ltd. and Coforge Ltd. are expected to lead in Tier II.

Also Read: IT Q3 Results Preview: Seasonal Weakness To Weigh On Growth

Q3 Result Live Updates: GTPL Hathway Shares Surges Nearly 17% Ahead Of Q3 Earnings

The stock price of GTPL Hathway Ltd., a player in the digital cable TV and broadband service sector, rose nearly 17% as the company is expected to report its third quarter earnings on Thursday, after its Q2 performance showed mixed results.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS Share Price Continue To Trade Lower Ahead Of Result 

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. share price was trading 0.66% down at Rs 4,081.20 apiece as of 12:25 p.m., compared to 0.46% decline in the NSE Nifty 50 index.

Also Read: TCS Share Price Down Ahead Of Q3 Results

TCS Q3 Results Live: Here's What Analysts Expect 

TCS’ revenue may decline by 0.3% sequentially, impacted by usual furloughs and slightly lower contribution from BSNL deal.

Margins are expected to increase by 45bps QoQ, due to lower contribution from BSNL and absence of client specific issues in healthcare, as seen in second quarter. Deal wins are likely to be steady, driven by cost take out deals, Jefferies said. 

“Decent deal wins in USD 7-9b range. Growth should be flattish as we expect growth momentum in BFSI and Hi -Tech will be offset by decline in regional markets revenue,” DAM Capital noted. 

In the second quarter, the company’s Total Contract Value stood at $8.6 billion, sequentially 3.6% higher from $8.3 billion recorded in preceding quarter. However, on a YoY basis, TCV had dipped 34.8%. 

JM Financial expects flat revenue growth, with 95 basis points cross currency tailwind translating into 1% decline QoQ in USD revenue terms. “We estimate $60 million decline in BSNL deal; excluding regional markets (where BSNL is housed), we expect +1% cc QoQ,” it said. 

Q3 Result Live Updates: Earnings Estimates For Big Names Today

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Tata Elxsi Ltd., and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. are among the top names that will kick-start the earnings season for the third quarter on Thursday.

The tech giant is likely to clock a net profit of Rs 12,540 crore and revenue of Rs 64,754 crore for the quarter ending in December, according to a survey of analysts' estimates done by Bloomberg.

Tata Elxsi will also be reporting its results for the quarter on Thursday. The company is likely to report a net profit of Rs 216 crore and revenue of Rs 987 crore for the third quarter, according to estimates.

GTPH Hathway Ltd., Mishka Exim Ltd., Padam Cotton Yarns Ltd., Teamo Productions HQ Ltd., Vivo Bio Tech Ltd., and Yash Highvoltage Ltd. will also announce their results on Thursday.

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TCS Q3 Results Live: Employee Headcount And Attrition In Focus 

Employee headcount and the attrition rate will be among the key factors to watch out for in the third quarter earnings scheduled to announce today.

In the second quarter, employee headcount increased by 5,726 employees, bringing the total to 6,12,724. The attrition rate in the second quarter inched up marginally to 12.3% from 12.1% in Q1.

TCS’ updates on hiring plans including freshers and laterals for FY26, are to be watched out for, as a revival in hiring gives an insight into the demand and project pipeline of the company. 

TCS Q3 Results Live: Margins Expected To Improve

IT major Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. will be kicking off the IT results season on Jan. 9. In a seasonally weak third quarter, the company is expected to see improvement in its margins due to absence of a wage hike.

While profit is expected to rise sequentially, revenue may remain flattish, with furloughs weighing in and contribution from BSNL deal reducing. 

Net profit may rise 5.3% sequentially to Rs 12,540 crore for the quarter ending December, according to the consensus of analysts' estimates tracked by Bloomberg. Revenue is expected to marginally rise by 0.8% for the period to Rs 64,754, per estimates. 

TCS Earnings Estimates (Quarter-on-Quarter)

  • Revenue may rise 0.8% to Rs 64,754 crore vs Rs 64,259 crore.

  • Ebit may rise 3.3% to Rs 15,986 crore versus Rs 15,469 crore.

  • Ebit margin expected at 24.7% vs 24.1%.

  • Net profit may rise 5.3% to Rs 12,540 crore vs 11,909  crore.

Also Read: TCS Q3 Results Preview: Margins Expected To Improve, Profit May Rise 5.3%

TCS Q3 Results Live: IT Giant's Scrip Falls Ahead Of Q3 Results

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.'s share price fell 0.2% on market open on Thursday, ahead of its third-quarter financial results. The scrip was trading at Rs 4,109 apiece as of 9:24 a.m. and the relative strength index was 42.

In a seasonally weak third quarter, the company is expected to see improvement in its margins, due to absence of a wage hike. While profit is expected to rise sequentially, revenue may remain flattish, with furloughs weighing in and contribution from BSNL deal reducing, as per Jefferies.

The stock closed nearly 2% higher on Wednesday, while its fallen 7.7% in the last 30 days.

Thirty out of the 49 analysts tracking TCS have a 'buy' rating on the stock, 13 recommend a 'hold' and six suggest a 'sell', according to Bloomberg data. The average of 12-month analyst price target of Rs 4,527 implies a potential upside of 10.4%.

Q3 Result Live Updates: TCS, Tata Elxsi To Kick Start Earnings Today

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Tata Elxsi Ltd., and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. are among the top names that will kick-start the earnings season for the third quarter on Jan. 9.

The tech giant is likely to clock a net profit of Rs 12,540 crore and revenue of Rs 64,754 crore for the quarter ending in December, according to a survey of analysts' estimates done by Bloomberg.

Tata Elxsi will also be reporting its results for the quarter on Thursday. The company is likely to report a net profit of Rs 216 crore and revenue of Rs 987 crore for the third quarter, according to estimates.

GTPH Hathway Ltd., Mishka Exim Ltd., Padam Cotton Yarns Ltd., Teamo Productions HQ Ltd., Vivo Bio Tech Ltd., and Yash Highvoltage Ltd. will also announce their results on Thursday.

Also Read: TCS, Tata Elxsi, IREDA Q3 Results Today—Earnings Estimates

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