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New Delhi: India’s largest IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), recently announced updated work policies and salary hikes ahead of its annual salary increments in March 2025. However, the company suffered a major market valuation setback, witnessing a sharp decline of ₹53,185.89 crore in the past week—the biggest loss faced by a single company in recent trading sessions.
The market valuation of TCS fell to ₹13.7 lakh crore, with its stock price dropping 2.82% from February 17 to February 21, closing at ₹3,789.90.
TCS Market Valuation Decline: Key Insights
TCS recorded the highest loss among top companies amid a broader decline in equities.
Infosys also saw a market valuation dip, dropping from ₹7,70,786.76 crore to ₹7,53,700.15 crore, a loss of ₹17,086.61 crore.
Overall, eight of India's top 10 companies lost a combined ₹1,65,784.9 crore in market valuation last week.
Stock Market Impact:
- BSE Sensex fell by 628.15 points (-0.82%)
- Nifty dropped by 133.35 points (-0.58%)
Biggest Losers in Market Valuation
TCS (₹53,185.89 crore loss) – The largest decline in valuation
Bharti Airtel (₹44,407.77 crore loss) – Market cap now at ₹9.3 lakh crore
Infosys (₹17,086.61 crore loss)
Despite the downturn, TCS remains India’s second-highest-valued company, only behind Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries.
India’s Top 10 Highest-Valued Companies (2025)
Reliance Industries
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
HDFC Bank
Bharti Airtel
ICICI Bank
Infosys
State Bank of India (SBI)
Hindustan Unilever (HUL)
Bajaj Finance
ITC
What’s Next for TCS Investors?
TCS’s recent market valuation dip reflects broader equity market trends and investor sentiment. Analysts suggest keeping an eye on:
Upcoming salary hikes & policy changes in March 2025
Q4 earnings reports and company performance
Global IT sector demand & outsourcing trends
While TCS remains a strong player in the IT industry, its recent losses indicate short-term market volatility, making investor caution essential.
