Tata Consultancy Services Limited

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About Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS)

Tata Consultancy Services Limited is a Information Technology Services company operating in the Technology sector.

TCS trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services

Key Statistics

Current Price
₹2,398.80
Market Cap
₹8.68T
52-Week High
₹3,710.00
52-Week Low
₹2,350.20
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services

₹1,000 Invested in Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS)

1 Year
₹710
+-29%
3 Years
₹770
+-23%
5 Years
₹893
+-11%
10 Years
₹2,613
+161%
Since IPO
₹92,874
+9187%

How much would ₹1,000 invested in TCS be worth today?

What would ₹1,000 invested in TCS 1 year ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) in 2025 would be worth ₹710 as of May 2026, representing a -29.0% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in TCS 3 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) in 2023 would be worth ₹770 as of May 2026, representing a -23.0% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in TCS 5 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) in 2021 would be worth ₹893 as of May 2026, representing a -10.8% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in TCS 10 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) in 2016 would be worth ₹2,613 as of May 2026, representing a +161.3% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in TCS at IPO be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) at IPO would be worth ₹92,874 as of May 2026, representing a +9187.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.01%
Positive Months
155
55% of 283
Negative Months
115
41% of 283
Data Period
23+ years
283 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: May 2004 (+106.3%)
Best month on avg: May (+6.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Apr 2005 (-21.0%)
Worst month on avg: February (-0.8%)

Over the past 23+ years (283 months), Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) has averaged a monthly return of +2.01% with a median return of +0.85%. The stock had 155 positive months (55%) and 115 negative months (41%). The best month in TCS's history was May 2004 with a +106.3% return, while the worst was April 2005 at -21.0%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.6%), and February the weakest (-0.8%).

TCS's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2004 with a cumulative return of +186.4%, and the worst was 2008 at -68.7%.

Annual Returns

Over 24 years of trading history, Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) has delivered an average annual return of +33.82% with a median return of +17.34%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +18.71%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (67%) and losses in 8 years (33%).

TCS's best year was 2004 with a +336.01% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -54.80%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. TCS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.

Avg Return
+33.82%
Best Year
2004 (+336.01%)
Worst Year
2008 (-54.80%)
Positive Years
16/24
Year Return Start End
2026 -23.82% ₹3,148.96 ₹2,398.80
2025 -18.98% ₹3,886.50 ₹3,148.96
2024 +10.01% ₹3,532.88 ₹3,886.50
2023 +20.64% ₹2,928.52 ₹3,532.88
2022 -11.68% ₹3,315.93 ₹2,928.52
2021 +32.01% ₹2,511.80 ₹3,315.93
2020 +34.97% ₹1,861.03 ₹2,511.80
2019 +18.23% ₹1,574.06 ₹1,861.03
2018 +42.25% ₹1,106.55 ₹1,574.06
2017 +16.44% ₹950.34 ₹1,106.55
2016 -1.16% ₹961.51 ₹950.34
2015 -3.25% ₹993.81 ₹961.51
2014 +21.46% ₹818.22 ₹993.81
2013 +75.64% ₹465.84 ₹818.22
2012 +10.43% ₹421.84 ₹465.84
2011 +0.96% ₹417.82 ₹421.84
2010 +59.30% ₹262.28 ₹417.82
2009 +220.23% ₹81.90 ₹262.28
2008 -54.80% ₹181.20 ₹81.90
2007 -10.87% ₹203.30 ₹181.20
2006 +44.83% ₹140.37 ₹203.30
2005 +28.91% ₹108.89 ₹140.37
2004 +336.01% ₹24.97 ₹108.89
2003 -36.14% ₹39.11 ₹24.97

Frequently Asked Questions: TCS

What sector is TCS in?

TCS operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Information Technology Services industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has TCS performed historically?

Over 24 years of trading history, TCS has posted gains in 16 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2004 with a +336.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in TCS?

You can invest in TCS through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold TCS.

Last updated: 3/24/2026