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
₹2,502.60
Market Cap
N/A
52-Week High
₹3,350.00
52-Week Low
₹1,976.80
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services

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

1 Year
₹852
+-15%
3 Years
₹759
+-24%
5 Years
₹755
+-25%
10 Years
₹2,425
+143%
Since IPO
₹99,271
+9827%

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 ₹852 as of November 2026, representing a -14.8% 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 ₹759 as of November 2026, representing a -24.1% 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 ₹755 as of November 2026, representing a -24.5% 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 ₹2,425 as of November 2026, representing a +142.5% 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 ₹99,271 as of November 2026, representing a +9827.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.00%
Positive Months
159
55% of 290
Negative Months
118
41% of 290
Data Period
24+ years
290 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: May 2004 (+106.3%)
Best month on avg: May (+6.0%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Apr 2005 (-21.0%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.8%)

Over the past 24+ years (290 months), Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) has averaged a monthly return of +2.00% with a median return of +0.85%. The stock had 159 positive months (55%) and 118 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 +6.0%), and September 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 +34.04% with a median return of +17.34%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.04%. 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
+34.04%
Best Year
2004 (+336.01%)
Worst Year
2008 (-54.80%)
Positive Years
16/24
Year Return Start End
2026 -18.58% ₹3,073.55 ₹2,502.60
2025 -18.98% ₹3,793.43 ₹3,073.55
2024 +10.01% ₹3,448.28 ₹3,793.43
2023 +20.64% ₹2,858.40 ₹3,448.28
2022 -11.68% ₹3,236.53 ₹2,858.40
2021 +32.01% ₹2,451.65 ₹3,236.53
2020 +34.97% ₹1,816.47 ₹2,451.65
2019 +18.23% ₹1,536.37 ₹1,816.47
2018 +42.25% ₹1,080.05 ₹1,536.37
2017 +16.44% ₹927.58 ₹1,080.05
2016 -1.16% ₹938.49 ₹927.58
2015 -3.25% ₹970.02 ₹938.49
2014 +21.46% ₹798.62 ₹970.02
2013 +75.64% ₹454.68 ₹798.62
2012 +10.43% ₹411.74 ₹454.68
2011 +0.96% ₹407.81 ₹411.74
2010 +59.30% ₹256.00 ₹407.81
2009 +220.23% ₹79.94 ₹256.00
2008 -54.80% ₹176.86 ₹79.94
2007 -10.87% ₹198.43 ₹176.86
2006 +44.83% ₹137.01 ₹198.43
2005 +28.91% ₹106.28 ₹137.01
2004 +336.01% ₹24.38 ₹106.28
2003 -36.14% ₹38.17 ₹24.38

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: 11/1/2026