Shares of IT major TCS plunged 4.5 per cent today after the company’s September quarter earnings failed to enthuse investors.
The bellwether stock fell 4.4 per cent to Rs 2,483.05 on the BSE. On NSE, it was down 4.46 per cent to Rs 2,482.55.
The stock was the biggest loser on both Sensex and Nifty.
“TCS posted results below expectation on sales front and net profit,” said Sarabjit Kour Nangra, V-P Research — IT, Angel Broking.
The country’s largest IT services exporter had yesterday reported over 16 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 6,084.66 crore for the quarter to September, backed by strong performance of its digital platform and recovery in Latin America and the home market.
The firm had reported a profit of Rs 5,244.28 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal.
Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) order book grew 30 per cent in the quarter, the highest-ever for the company, giving the indication that things are looking good, Managing Director & Chief Executive N Chandrasekaran said.
The company’s total income from operations for the quarter rose 14.06 per cent to Rs 27,165.48 crore from Rs 23,816.48 crore last year. The figures are in Indian GAAP.
However, according to the company statement, as per IFRS, the net profit for Q2 stood at Rs 6,055.20 crore, whereas the revenue was Rs 27,165.50 crore.