Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) remains a primary focus for investors as January 14 serves as the critical record date for dividend eligibility. This deadline determines shareholder entitlement for both the third interim and special dividend payouts. The IT services leader has declared a cumulative dividend of Rs 57 per share. This significant capital return follows the company’s recent earnings report, which highlighted a year-on-year contraction in net profit for the December quarter. Market participants are monitoring the stock closely as it trades ex-dividend. The substantial payout reflects the firm's commitment to shareholder returns despite the reported decline in quarterly bottom-line performance.