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Dear Members,
The Directors present the 40th Integrated Annual Report
(Report') of Tata Communications Limited (Company') along with
audited financial statements for the financial year ended March31, 2026. The Company,
along with its subsidiaries wherever required, is referred to as we',
us', our', or Tata Communications'. The consolidated
performance of the Company and its subsidiaries has been referred to wherever required.
Performance
The table below sets forth the key financial parameters of the
Company's performance during the year under review:
| Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2025-26 |
2024-25 |
2025-26 |
2024-25 |
| Revenue from operations |
7,375.71 |
7,277.86 |
24,802.72 |
23,108.59 |
| Other income |
617.74 |
268.34 |
301.73 |
130.30 |
| Total Income |
7,993.45 |
7,546.20 |
25,104.45 |
23,238.89 |
| Expenses |
|
|
|
|
| Network and transmission expenses |
2,640.72 |
2,711.84 |
11,361.83 |
10,047.77 |
| Employee benefits expenses |
1,627.46 |
1,539.47 |
4,938.93 |
4,557.28 |
| Other expenses |
1,359.46 |
1,430.32 |
3,679.50 |
3,934.51 |
| Depreciation and amortization expenses |
1,044.26 |
984.13 |
2,826.74 |
2,592.10 |
| Total Expenses |
6,671.90 |
6,665.76 |
22,807.00 |
21,131.66 |
| Profit before finance cost, exceptional items and tax |
1321.55 |
880.44 |
2,297.45 |
2,107.23 |
| Finance cost |
336.72 |
235.53 |
761.60 |
729.06 |
| Profit before exceptional items and tax |
984.83 |
644.91 |
1,535.85 |
1,378.17 |
| Exceptional items |
29.29 |
557.12 |
(97.96) |
691.47 |
| Profit before tax (PBT') |
1,014.12 |
1,202.03 |
1,437.89 |
2,069.64 |
| Tax expense / (benefit) |
|
|
|
|
| Current tax |
315.05 |
243.15 |
612.24 |
610.53 |
| Deferred tax |
(94.80) |
(91.99) |
(180.62) |
(124.04) |
| Profit / (Loss) before share in profit / (loss) of associates |
793.87 |
1,050.87 |
1,006.27 |
1,583.15 |
| Share in profit / (Loss) of associates |
|
|
32.77 |
42.54 |
| Profit / (Loss) after tax for the period / year from
continuing operations |
|
|
1,039.04 |
1,625.69 |
| Profit / (Loss) after tax from discontinued operations |
|
|
- |
(100.11) |
| Gain / (Loss) on sale of subsidiary |
|
|
(42.19) |
311.20 |
| Profit / (Loss) for the year |
|
|
996.85 |
1,836.78 |
| Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
| Shareholders of the Company |
|
|
1,001.57 |
1,836.36 |
| Non-Controlling Interest |
|
|
(4.72) |
0.42 |
Company's Performance
FY 2025-26 reflected sustained progress, driven by disciplined
execution of the Company's strategic priorities. The Company strengthened and
invested in its digital platforms, enhancing capabilities in line with evolving digital
and Al-led industry trends, while maintaining capital efficiency. Revenue from the data
business increased by 9.4% to H21,352 crore. The digital portfolio remained a key
contributor and grew by 16.7% during the year, driven by higher enterprise adoption,
deeper customer engagement and strong deal wins across geographies.
During the year under review, the Company undertook key strategic
initiatives to further strengthen its digital fabric, including the acquisition of
Commotion Inc., to enhance its Interaction Fabric. The Company also launched an Al-ready
suite of platforms comprising Tata Communications IZO+ Multi Cloud Network, Tata
Communications Edge Distribution Platform and ThreadSpan, built on its digital
fabric of solutions. These offerings integrate network, cloud, cybersecurity and related
capabilities, and are designed to support organisations in scaling the adoption of AI with
confidence, control and clarity.
As the Company enters FY 2026-27, it remains well positioned to
participate in the next phase of growth, supported by expanding opportunities. The
Company's integrated digital offerings, growing AI-led capabilities and strong
customer relationships provide a strong foundation for sustained growth and value
creation.
On a standalone basis, the revenue from operations for FY 2025-26 was
H7,375.71 crore, higher by 1.34% over the previous year's revenue of H7,277.86 crore.
Profit after tax (PAT') attributable to shareholders for FY 2025-26 was H793.87
crore as compared to PAT of H1,050.87 crore for the previous year. The decline in
standalone PAT is primarily due to strategic business divestments and real estate
monetisation benefits in the previous year.
On a consolidated basis, the revenue from operations for FY 2025-26 was
H24,802.72 crore, higher by 7.33% over the previous year's revenue of H23,108.59
crore. PAT attributable to shareholders and non-controlling interests for FY 2025-26 was
H996.85 crore as compared to H1,836.78 crore for the previous year. The decline in the
consolidated PAT is majorly driven by certain real estate monetisation benefits in the
previous year.
Dividend
The Board recommends a dividend of H17.50/- per fully paid equity share
on 285,000,000 equity shares of face value H10/- each, for the financial year ended
March31, 2026. The Board has recommended dividend based on the parameters laid down in the
Dividend Distribution Policy, which can be accessed at www.tatacommunications.com/resource/corporateresources/
policies/tcl-dividend-distribution-policy/ .
The dividend on equity shares is subject to approval of the Members at
the Annual General Meeting (AGM') scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 9,
2026.
The dividend, once approved by the Members, will be paid, subject to
deduction of tax at source, on or after Friday, July 10, 2026. If approved, the dividend
will result in a cash outflow of ~H499 crore. The dividend on equity shares is 175% of the
paid-up value of each share.
The Company has fixed Friday, June 19, 2026 as the Record
Date' and will close the Register of Members from Saturday, June 20, 2026 till
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (both days inclusive) for determining entitlement of Members to
final dividend for the financial year ended March31, 2026, if approved at the AGM.
Share Capital
As on March31, 2026, the authorised share capital of the Company
consisted of 400,000,000 equity shares of H10/- each, and the paid-up equity share capital
consisted of 285,000,000 equity shares of H10/- each. During FY 2025-26, the Company has
not issued any shares, securities / instruments convertible into equity shares, sweat
equity shares or shares with differential voting rights.
The Members, at the 37th AGM, vide special resolution approved
Tata Communications Limited - Employee Stock Unit Plan 2023' (Plan')
to create, offer, issue, grant and allot from time to time, in one or more tranches, up to
30,00,000 (Thirty Lakh)
employee stock units (RSUs') to eligible employees of the
Company. The Plan has been formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 (Act') and SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021 (SBEB Regulations'). The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee (NRC') administers the Plan and functions as the Compensation
Committee for the purposes of SBEB Regulations.
Eligible employees shall be granted RSUs, as determined by the NRC,
which will vest as per the approved vesting schedule and are exercisable into fully
paid-up equity shares of H10/- each of the Company, on the terms and conditions as
provided under the Plan, in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws and
regulations for the time being in force. During the year under review, 8,01,558 (Eight
Lakh One Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty-Eight) RSUs were granted to eligible employees of
the Company and its subsidiaries. These RSUs shall vest at the end of the Plan Period
i.e., April 30, 2028, subject to fulfillment of defined conditions.
Statutory disclosures as mandated under the SBEB Regulations and a
certificate from the Secretarial Auditor confirming implementation of the above-mentioned
Plan in accordance with SBEB Regulations and Members' approval, is hosted on the
website of the Company at
https://www.tatacommunications. com/hubfs/library/documents/esop-report-and-
certificate-2026.pdf .
Transfer to Reserves
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of
profit for financial year 2025-26 in the statement of profit and loss.
Subsidiary and Associate Companies
As on March31, 2026, the Company had 66 subsidiaries and 3 associates.
There has been no material change in the nature of business of the subsidiaries.
A report on the financial position of each of the subsidiaries and
associates as per the Act as provided in Form AOC-1 is attached to the financial
statements of the Company.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the
standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company along with relevant
documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries, are
available on the website of the Company at https://www. tatacommunications.com/investors/results/ .
Restructuring and Acquisitions External Restructuring:
On December 1,2025, Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company acquired 51% stake on a fully diluted basis for a
consideration of ~H227 crore, through a combination of purchase of stock from existing
shareholders and capital investment in Commotion Inc., an AI SaaS entity incorporated in
the United States of America. Commotion Inc., delivers enterprise solutions through its
proprietary software.
These offerings will enable Tata Communications to orchestrate
intelligent, real-time interactions and streamline engagement across digital touchpoints.
Pursuant to a Joint Venture Agreement dated February 27, 2026
executed between Tata Communications (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly-owned indirect
subsidiary of the Company and Shanghai Runshengtong Management Consulting Co., Ltd.,
(Local Partner'), a Joint Venture entity viz., TC (Shanghai) Technology Company
Limited (TC Shanghai'), was incorporated in the People's Republic of China
effective March12, 2026. Tata Communications (Hong Kong) Limited and the Local Partner,
each, hold 50% of the capital of TC Shanghai.
Internal Restructuring:
During FY 2025-26, your Company has undertaken various
internal restructuring activities in the course of simplifying its
existing layered group structure of subsidiaries, as follows:
1. Tata Communications SVCS Pte. Ltd., a step-down subsidiary of the
Company, through an Intra-Group Business Transfer Agreement dated March31, 2025,
transferred its entire business to TC Networks Switzerland SA, another step-down
subsidiary of the Company, effective April 1, 2025.
2. Pursuant to the investment made by the Company in Tata
Communications (Netherlands) B.V. (TC Netherlands') and subsequent buy back of
its existing share capital, TC Netherlands became a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company effective April 4, 2025.
3. In line with continued focus on portfolio optimisation and
prioritising Digital Portfolio, Tata Communications divested its entire stake in
NetFoundry Inc., during the year.
4. Tata Communications (Hong Kong) Limited, a step-down wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, incorporated TC (Shanghai) Network Services Company Limited in
People's Republic of China as its wholly-owned subsidiary with effect from April 18,
2025.
5. Through an Intra-Group Share Purchase Agreement dated July 31, 2025,
the Company acquired the entire equity share capital of its step-down wholly-owned
subsidiary - Solutions Infini Technologies (India) Private Limited (SI India')
from Kaleyra S.p.A., thereby making it a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
6. On January 22, 2026, a composite scheme of arrangement for the
demerger of SI India's (Transferor Company') non-licensed business
undertaking into Novamesh Limited (Transferee Company') and the subsequent
amalgamation of SI India into Tata Communications Collaboration Services Private Limited
(Surviving Company') (Scheme') was approved by the respective boards
of directors of all the entities involved in the Scheme. The Transferor Company,
Transferee Company and Surviving Company are wholly- owned subsidiaries of the Company.
The Scheme has been filed before the Mumbai Bench of the Hon'ble National
Company Law Tribunal pursuant to Sections 230 to 232 and all other
applicable provisions of the Act.
Liquidation:
1. MuCoSo B.V., a non-operating wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the
Company domiciled in Netherlands, ceased to exist effective September 16, 2025, on account
of winding up and voluntary liquidation.
2. mGAGE SA de CV, a non-operating wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of
the Company domiciled in Mexico, ceased to exist effective October 1, 2025, on account of
winding up and voluntary liquidation.
3. Campaign Registry, Inc., a non-operating wholly-owned indirect
subsidiary of the Company domiciled in Canada, ceased to exist effective January 14, 2026,
on account of winding up and voluntary liquidation.
4. BUC Mobile, Inc., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company
domiciled in Delaware, United States of America, has been voluntarily dissolved with
effect from February 16, 2026. The entire assets and assumed liabilities including
business contracts and agreements of BUC Mobile Inc., were transferred to Kaleyra US Inc.,
an indirect subsidiary of the Company, via an Asset Transfer Agreement effective February
1, 2025.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance
systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal,
statutory, cost and secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of
internal financial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditor and the
reviews performed by Management and the relevant Board committees, including the Audit
Committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls
were adequate and effective during financial year 2025-26.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the
best of its knowledge and ability, confirm that for the year ended March31, 2026:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
ii. They have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
iii. They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by
the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
and
vi. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Mr. Sujit Kumar Varma (DIN: 09075212) and Mr. P. Jagdish Rao
(DIN: 01991594) were appointed as Additional Directors (Non-Executive, Independent) on the
Board of the Company with effect from April 22, 2025 and June 13, 2025, respectively. The
Members of the Company at the AGM held on July 9, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr.
Sujit Kumar Varma as a Non-Executive, Independent Director of the Company for a term of
five consecutive years commencing from April 22, 2025 to April 21, 2030 (both days
inclusive) and appointment of Mr. P. Jagdish Rao as a Non-Executive, Independent Director
of the Company for a term of five consecutive years commencing from June 13, 2025 to June
12, 2030 (both days inclusive).
Mr. A. S. Lakshminarayanan (DIN: 08616830) retired as the
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on completion of his second
term at close of business hours on April 13, 2026. The Board places on record its
appreciation for his invaluable contribution to the Company.
Mr. Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan (DIN: 01828104) was appointed
as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (Designate) of the Company effective
January 21, 2026. Based on the recommendation of the NRC and upon receipt of approval of
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Ganapathi
S. Lakshminarayanan as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company
effective May 20, 2026 for a period of five years, subject to the approval of the Members.
A proposal for his appointment will be placed before the Members for approval at the
ensuing AGM scheduled to be held on July 9, 2026.
All appointments to the Board are subject to receipt of clearance from
the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting under the Policy Guidelines for Uplinking and
Downlinking of Television Channels from India dated November 9, 2022, applicable to the
Company and the Company has obtained necessary approvals prior to appointment of new
directors.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation
25(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as
amended (SEBI Listing Regulations'), the Independent Directors have submitted
declarations stating that each of them fulfil the criteria of independence as provided in
Section 149(6) of the Act along with rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of
the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the
circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the
Company. In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors are competent,
experienced, proficient and possess necessary expertise and integrity to discharge their
duties and functions as Independent Directors. The Independent Directors of the Company
have registered their names in the data bank of Independent Directors maintained with the
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
None of the Company's directors are disqualified from being
appointed as a director as specified in Section 164 of the Act. All directors have further
confirmed that they are not debarred from holding the office of a director under any order
from SEBI or any other authority.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. N. Ganapathy Subramaniam (DIN: 07006215)
retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, has offered himself for
re-appointment.
During the year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of the
Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than receipt
of sitting fees, commission, reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of
attending meetings of the Board and its committees or other Company events and any other
transactions as approved by the Audit Committee or the Board which are disclosed under the
Notes to Accounts. For more details about the directors, please refer to the Corporate
Governance Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key
Managerial Personnel (KMP') of the Company as on March31, 2026 are:
Mr. A. S. Lakshminarayanan - Managing Director & Chief
Executive Officer;
Mr. Kabir Ahmed Shakir - Chief Financial Officer;
Mr. Zubin Adil Patel - Company Secretary & Head Compliance.
Below mentioned are changes to KMPs subsequent to the end of the
financial year:
Mr. A. S. Lakshminarayanan ceased to be Managing Director &
CEO of the Company on his superannuation from the Company effective close of business
hours on April 13, 2026.
Based on the recommendation of the NRC, the Board of Directors,
appointed Mr. Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan as the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer with effect from May 20, 2026.
Mr. Kabir Ahmed Shakir tendered his resignation as the Chief
Financial Officer of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on April 30,
2026.
Based on the recommendation of the NRC and approval of the Audit
Committee, the Board of Directors, appointed Mr. Siddhartha Mundra as the Chief Financial
Officer with effect from May 1, 2026.
Number of Meetings of the Board
Eight Board meetings were held during FY 2025-26. For details on
meetings of the Board, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of
this Report.
Board Evaluation
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, performance of Board committees and that of individual directors pursuant to
the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors
was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all directors on the basis of
criteria established on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by SEBI on January 5,
2017, such as the board / committee composition and structure, effectiveness of board
processes / committee meetings, information and functioning, etc.
In a separate meeting of the Independent Directors, performance of
Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole was evaluated, taking into account the
views of the Executive Director and Non-Executive Directors. Separate discussions were
also held by the Chairperson of the NRC with each of the Non-Independent Directors.
The Board and the NRC reviewed the performance of individual directors
on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the Board
and committee meetings, like preparedness on issues to be discussed, meaningful and
constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
In the Board meeting that followed the meeting of the Independent
Directors and the meeting of the NRC, the performance of the Board, its committees, and
individual directors was discussed. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was
done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
Policy on Director's Appointment and Remuneration and other
details
The Company's policy on director's appointment and
remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act, has been disclosed
in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this Report, and is also available
on www.tatacommunications.com/investors/governance/ .
Internal Financial Control Systems and their adequacy
Details with respect to internal financial controls and their adequacy
are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is a part of this
Report.
Audit Committee
Details of the Audit Committee, including its composition, terms of
reference, attendance, etc., are included in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a
part of this Report.
The Board has accepted all recommendations of the Audit Committee and
hence, there is no further explanation to be provided for in this Report.
Vigil Mechanism
The Company has adopted a Whistleblower Policy and has established a
vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report their concerns. For more details on
the Whistleblower Policy please refer to the Corporate Governance Report and the Business
Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR').
Auditors
Statutory Auditor
At the 36th AGM held on June 29, 2022, the Members approved
re-appointment of M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm
Registration No. 101049W / E300004) as Statutory Auditor of the Company to hold office for
a second term of five consecutive years from the conclusion of the 36th AGM till the
conclusion of the 41st AGM to be held in the year 2027.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of
Directors at its meeting held on April 22, 2026 has recommended appointment of Deloitte
Haskins & Sells Chartered Accountants LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm
Registration No. 117364W / W100739), as the Statutory Auditor of the Company, for a term
of five consecutive years, from the conclusion of the 41st AGM of the Company to be held
in the year 2027 till the conclusion of the 46th AGM to be held in the year 2032. The
proposed appointment will be placed before the Members for their approval at the 41st AGM
to be held in the year 2027.
Statutory Auditor's Report
The Statutory Auditor's Report for FY 2025-26 does not contain any
qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers.
The Statutory Auditor of the Company has not reported any fraud as
specified under Section 143(12) of the Act, for the year under review.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and
Regulation 24(A) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended, the Company has appointed
M/s. Parikh & Associates, Company Secretaries (Firm Registration No.: P1988MH009800)
as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for a term of five consecutive years commencing
from FY 2025-26.
Secretarial Auditor's Report
The report of the Secretarial Auditor in Form MR-3 for the financial
year ended March31, 2026 is attached to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not
contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers.
Cost Auditor
As per Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and
Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended, the Company is required to prepare and maintain cost
records and have the cost records audited by a Cost Accountant and accordingly, it has
prepared and maintained such cost accounts and records. The Board, on the recommendation
of the Audit Committee, appointed Ms. Ketki D. Visariya, Cost Accountant (Firm
Registration No. 102266) as the Cost Auditor of the Company for FY 2026-27 under Section
148 and all other applicable provisions of the Act. Ms. Visariya has confirmed that she is
free from disqualification specified under Section 141(3) and proviso to Section 148(3)
read with Section 141(4) of the Act and that her appointment meets the requirements of
Section 141(3)(g) of the Act. She has further confirmed her independent status and an
arm's length relationship with the Company.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed
before the Members in a General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution
seeking Members' ratification for the remuneration payable to Ms. Visariya is
included in the Notice convening the AGM.
Risk Management
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management
Committee for monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its
effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks
and controls. Major risks identified by businesses and functions are systematically
addressed through mitigating actions on a continuous basis.
Further information on development and implementation of risk
management policy has been covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which
forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
For more details on the key risks identified and mitigation plans,
please refer to the Risk Management' section of this Integrated Annual Report.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments under Section 186 of
the Act
Your Company falls within the scope of a company providing
infrastructural facilities under Schedule VI to the Act. Accordingly, the Company is
exempt from the provisions of Section 186 of the Act with regards to loans, guarantees and
investments.
Related Party Transactions
In line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Company has formulated a policy on Related
Party Transactions (RPT Policy') which can be accessed on
the Company's website at www.tatacommunications.com/
investors/governance .
The RPT Policy was last reviewed and amended by the Board at its meeting held on January
21, 2026, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
All related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee
for review and approval. Prior omnibus approval is obtained for transactions which are of
a repetitive nature and are in the ordinary course of business and at arm's length
pricing.
None of the transactions with related parties falls under the scope of
Section 188(1) of the Act. There have been no materially significant related party
transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, directors, KMPs, or the relatives
of directors and KMPs, except for those disclosed in the financial statements.
Accordingly, particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in
Section 188(1) of the Act along with the justification for entering into such a contract
or arrangement in Form AOC-2, does not form part of the Board's Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility
A brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR') Policy of the Company and the CSR initiatives undertaken during the year
under review are set out in Annual CSR Report for FY 2025-26 prescribed under the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as modified. For other
details regarding the Corporate Social Responsibility, Safety and Sustainability
Committee, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this
Report. The CSR Policy is also available on the Company's website at www.tatacommunications.com/investors/governance .
Annual Return
As per the requirements of Section 134(3)(a) read with Section 92(3) of
the Act and the rules framed thereunder, including any statutory modifications /
amendments thereto for the time being in force, the Annual Return for FY 2025-26 is
available at https://www.tatacommunications.com/hubfs/library/
documents/annual-return-2025-26.pdf .
Particulars of Employees
The information required under section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as
amended, is given below:
a. The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median
remuneration of the employees of the Company and percentage increase in remuneration of
each Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for
the FY 2025-26:
| Name of Directors / KMPs |
Ratio to median remuneration |
% increase in remuneration in the financial
year |
| Non-Executive Directors* |
|
|
| Mr. N. Ganapathy Subramaniam1 |
NA |
NA |
| Mr. Krishnakumar |
8.06 |
3.64 |
| Natarajan |
|
|
| Mr. Ashok Sinha |
7.23 |
6.98 |
| Mr. Ankur Verma1 |
NA |
NA |
| Ms. Sangeeta Anand2 |
5.96 |
NA |
| Mr. Sujit Kumar Varma3 |
5.39 |
NA |
| Mr. P. Jagdish Rao3 |
4.98 |
NA |
| Executive Director |
|
|
| Mr. A. S. Lakshminarayanan - MD & CEO (till April 13,
2026) |
51.84 |
NA$ |
| Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
| Mr. Kabir Ahmed Shakir |
22.02 |
NA? |
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| Mr. Zubin Adil Patel |
4.77 |
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*While calculating the ratio for Non-Executive Directors, both,
commission and sitting fees paid have been taken into consideration. increase in
remuneration was 10.00% for FY 2025-26 and Not Applicable' for FY 2026-27.
@Increase in remuneration was 4.50% for FY 2025-26 and Not
Applicable' for FY 2026-27.
'Increase in remuneration was 12.90% for FY 2025-26 and 10.00% for FY
2026-27.
1As per a Tata Group directive, in case an executive who is in
employment of a Tata Company and is receiving salary as an employee is appointed as a
Non-Executive Director (NE') on any Tata Company, such NE would not accept any
commission. The ratio of median to remuneration is not comparable in this case and hence,
not stated.
2Ms. Sangeeta Anand was appointed on September 5, 2024. Since
remuneration paid to her in FY2024-25 was only for part of the year, increase in
remuneration is not comparable and hence, not stated.
3Mr. Sujit Kumar Varma and Mr. P. Jagdish Rao were appointed with
effect from April 22, 2025 and June 13, 2025, respectively, and hence, remuneration is not
comparable.
i. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in
the financial year:
5.1%
. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of Company: 6,046
employees as on March31, 2026
. Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of
employees, other than the managerial personnel
in the last financial year, and its comparison with the percentile
increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof:
During the course of the year, the total average increase was
approximately 7.2% for employees based in India, after accounting for promotions and other
event-based compensation revisions. The increase in managerial remuneration for the year
was 7.4%.
e. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the Remuneration Policy
of the Company:
The Company affirms that the remuneration is as per the Remuneration
Policy of the Company.
f. The statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of
remuneration drawn and the particulars of employees as required under section 197(12) of
the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, is provided in a separate annexure forming
part of this Report. The Report and the accounts are being sent to the Members excluding
the aforesaid annexure. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said annexure is open for
inspection. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company
Secretary at investor.relations@tatacommunications.com .
Disclosure Requirements
As per SEBI Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report along
with the Auditors' Certificate thereon, and the Management Discussion and Analysis
Report forms part of this Report.
As per Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, BRSR is available
on the website of the Company
here .
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Deposits from the Public
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public and as such,
no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from the public was outstanding
as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
Particulars of Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign
Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The Company continues to adopt and utilise the latest technologies to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its business operations.
Energy Conservation
Details pertaining to energy conservation initiatives of Tata
Communications are as follows:
| Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy |
In FY 2025-26, 171 energy-saving opportunities were
implemented including projects on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
(HVAC'), Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS') and Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS') efficiency enhancement / Optimisation and Consolidation,
Smart Lighting (conversion of conventional lighting into LED), and Power Usage
Effectiveness (PUE) enhancement. These projects resulted in energy savings of 9.08 million
kWh (cumulative) and energy cost savings of H8.35 crore. |
| Steps taken utilising alternate sources of energy |
Tata Communications consumed 179 million kWh of energy
procured from the national grid during FY 2025-26. Almost 76 million units ( 42%) out of
179 million units consumed were produced from solar and wind energy. This year, we have
added 8.91 million units (MU') of Renewable Energy (RE') capacity
globally. In India, new RE projects were added with varied RE models, with green tariff
leading to addition of 5.29 MU, Group captive model leading to 3.5 MU of RE addition and
Capex based Solar roof top leading to addition of 0.12 MU of RE. |
| Capital investment on |
In FY 2025-26, 171 projects were completed with a capital
investment of H7.7 crore. |
| energy conservation equipment |
Our Power and Network Infrastructure Services teams
identified 171 energy saving opportunities involving projects on EB utilisation, electric
load reduction, HVAC, PUE Enhancement, Transformer and Load Optimisation, SMPS and UPS
efficiency enhancement / Optimisation and Consolidation, Smart Lighting etc. |
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A detailed break-up of the amount invested is below: |
| Project Category |
Capex (Rs.) |
| HVAC Optimisation |
4,80,32,219 |
| PUE Enhancement |
24,43,600 |
| Smart Cooling |
1,94,80,315 |
| Smart Lighting |
15,20,100 |
| UPS & SMPS Optimisation |
55,20,550 |
| Total |
7,69,96,784 |
Technology Absorption
Details pertaining to technology absorption initiatives of Tata
Communications are as follows:
| Efforts made towards technology absorption |
Tata Communications continued its strategic focus on
embedding advanced technologies across its operations, platforms and customerfacing
interfaces to enhance efficiency, elevate service delivery and strengthen overall value
proposition. By driving innovation, advanced AI, ML engines integrated with the core of
digital fabric, the Company is in a position to provide a smarter and more adaptive
infrastructure to meet the future demands of the customers and support business goals. |
| Benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction,
product development or import substitution |
Details of AI-led advancements, capability enhancements,
product launches, and innovation initiatives are mentioned in the Integrated Annual
Report. |
| In case of imported technology (imported during the last
three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year) |
Not applicable. |
| Expenditure incurred on Research and Development |
H0.94 crore. |
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo
Foreign exchange earnings were equivalent to H919.29 crore and foreign
exchange outgo was equivalent to H1,314.95 crore.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG')
Sustainability at Tata Communications is driven by a well- defined
strategy that integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into its
core business model and long-term value creation approach. Our sustainability framework is
anchored in a multi-pillar structure, typically encompassing environmental stewardship,
trusted digital infrastructure, people and culture, and responsible business practices
through People, Planet, Community and Governance.
Under the Planet pillar and environmental stewardship, Tata
Communications focuses on reducing its carbon footprint through energy efficiency,
increased adoption of renewable energy, and responsible resource management, aligning its
actions with global frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative and the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Embedding circularity in our operations and
optimisation of natural resource management is one of the key aspects of our commitment to
sustainability.
On the social front, under the People and Community pillars, Tata
Communications prioritises human capital development, diversity and inclusion, and
employee well-being, business and human rights, while also advancing initiatives to
address pressing issues such as education, sustainable livelihoods and positive
environmental impact across communities. Responsible business practices form another key
aspect covering value chain and sustainable supply chain management embedded across
operations.
The Governance pillar reinforces trusted digital infrastructure
emphasises robust cybersecurity, data privacy, and resilient network services, which are
critical for maintaining customer trust in an increasingly digital world along with strong
governance systems, ethical conduct, and adherence to regulatory compliance.
These pillars are supported by measurable targets, risk management
processes, and continuous stakeholder engagement, ensuring that sustainability
considerations are integrated into decision-making at all levels.
Looking ahead, Tata Communications is strengthening its sustainability
strategy by setting more ambitious, science- aligned targets and embedding ESG metrics
deeper into business performance frameworks. The Company is working towards building a
futuristic goal which includes accelerating decarbonisation pathways, expanding circular
economy initiatives, implementing people centric initiatives that improve wellbeing,
integrate innovative solutions to integrate sustainability into value chain operations,
deepening its focus on human rights across the value chain, leverage future- ready skills
and enhancing community engagement through impactful projects.
By advancing these strategic pillars, Tata Communications is
positioning itself to not only mitigate risks but also unlock new opportunities,
reinforcing its role as a responsible and future- ready commtech player.
Our sustainability performance can be viewed on our website and in the
BRSR and the Natural Capital section of this Integrated Annual Report.
Human Resources
At Tata Communications, our people remain central to our growth and
transformation, and we are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels
valued, empowered, and inspired to perform at their best. We are focused on building a
future-ready workforce that is technologically skilled, adaptable, and aligned with our
purpose. Our human resource strategy emphasises strengthening digital and domain
capabilities, fostering leadership, and enabling a collaborative and inclusive work
environment. Through continued investments in skills, wellbeing, and professional growth,
we aim to create a high-performance culture that supports innovation and delivers
sustainable long-term value.
Our approach is anchored in three strategic pillars: compelling
employees value proposition, smarter workforce planning and culture and social fabric.
These are further strengthened by our global talent strategy that enables access to
specialised skills across geographies through talent hubs in key global locations, digital
sourcing and AI-enabled hiring, industry partnerships, flexible and hybrid work models.
To learn more about our employee engagement and development
initiatives, please refer to Our People' section of this Integrated Annual
Report.
Disclosures pertaining to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Tata Communications has zero tolerance for sexual harassment and has
adopted a charter on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment in line
with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and complied with all provisions of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013,
including constitution of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC').
During FY 2025-26, the Company received five sexual harassment
complaints, out of which three cases were resolved by the ICC and two cases reported in
the last quarter of the financial year are pending for closure as investigations are in
progress. No sexual harassment complaint was pending at the end of the previous financial
year for closure. Further, there were no complaints or grievances that remained unresolved
or pending for a period exceeding ninety days during the period under review.
Statutory Information and Disclosures
Material Events after Balance Sheet Date
There are no subsequent events between the end of the financial year
and the date of this Report which have a material impact on the financials of the Company.
Rated, Unsecured, Listed, Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures
On August 29, 2023, the Company, by way of private placement, issued
and allotted 1,75,000 (One Lakh Seventy-Five Thousand) 7.75% Rated, Unsecured, Listed,
Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures at a nominal value of H1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One
Lakh only) each, aggregating to H1,750 crore.
On August 7, 2025, the Company, by way of private placement, issued and
allotted 1,00,000 (One Lakh) 6.77% Rated, Unsecured, Listed, Redeemable, Non-Convertible
Debentures at a nominal value of H1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakh only) each, aggregating
to H1,000 crore.
The Non-Convertible Debentures issued on August 29, 2023 were rated AAA
by CARE Ratings Limited, while those issued on August 7, 2025 were rated AAA/Stable by
CRISIL Ratings Limited. Both issuances are listed on the Wholesale Debt Segment of the
National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Both issuances are based on the multiple yield
allotment method, and the proceeds from both issuances have been utilised in accordance
with the objects stated in the respective offer documents, with no deviations or
variations.
Statement of compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
During FY 2025-26, the Company has complied with all applicable
provisions relating to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
Significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future
During the year under review, there were no significant and material
orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status
and the Company's operations in future.
Acknowledgement
The directors thank the Company's employees, customers, vendors,
investors and all other stakeholders for their continuous support.
The directors appreciate and value the contributions made by all our
employees and their families.
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