TCS Announces Board Meeting on Jan 12, 2026, to Consider Third Interim Dividend
TCS will hold a board meeting on January 12, 2026, to consider the third interim dividend. The record date is January 17, 2026. Shareholders must submit tax exemption documents by January 13, 2026. The company has published notices in Business Standard, Free Press Journal, and Navshakti.
The announcement of an interim dividend and the associated record date is material information for shareholders, impacting their eligibility for dividend payout. The tax-related information is also important for compliance.
The announcement is a routine regulatory filing regarding a board meeting to consider an interim dividend and related tax information. It does not contain new financial performance data or significant strategic shifts that would warrant a positive or negative sentiment.
Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) has announced that a meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled to be held on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The primary agenda for this meeting is to consider the declaration of a third interim dividend for the equity shareholders. The record date for this dividend has been fixed as Saturday, January 17, 2026. Shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members or as beneficial owners in the records of depositories as of this date will be eligible.
The company has also published a notice to its shareholders in Business Standard (English), Free Press Journal (English), and Navshakti (Marathi). This notice informs shareholders about the record date and the last date for submitting documents to avail income tax exemption. Dividends will be paid electronically to shareholders holding shares in physical form, provided their folio is KYC compliant, including PAN, contact details, bank account details, and specimen signature registered with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) or the Company.
Shareholders are encouraged to provide nomination details for smooth transmission of securities and to prevent unclaimed assets. The notice also details the tax deduction at source (TDS) provisions applicable to dividend income as per the Income Tax Act, 1961. It outlines the documents required for eligible shareholders wishing to avail the benefit of non-deduction of tax at source for dividends declared during the financial year 2025-26. These documents must be submitted by Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (IST), via email or through a designated portal.
Detailed information regarding the required documents for resident individuals and non-resident shareholders, including specific forms and declarations, is provided. FAQs on the taxation of dividend distribution are also available on the TCS website.
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