TCS Share Price Gains Over 1% After Sam Altman’s OpenAI Partners With Tata Group for AI Infrastructure


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary:


TCS rose over 1% after partnering with OpenAI to develop AI infrastructure in India. The collaboration includes Enterprise ChatGPT access for Tata Group employees, industry-focused AI solutions, and infrastructure capacity starting at 100 MW with an option to scale to 1 GW.

TCS Share Price Gains Over 1% After Sam Altman’s OpenAI Partners With Tata Group for AI Infrastructure

India’s key equity benchmark indices were trading lower as of 10:28 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Nifty 50 slipped below 25,750, while the Sensex breached 83,500.

Amid profit booking in the key benchmark indices, the Nifty IT index was relatively stronger, up over 0.50%. The outperformance was led by heavyweight stocks such as TCS and Infosys, which were trading more than 1% higher.

Why TCS Is in Focus

TCS's share price is in the spotlight after the company and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership aimed at driving AI-powered innovation across enterprise, consumer, and social sectors. The collaboration covers multiple high-impact areas, including enabling AI-led innovation across Tata Group companies, joint efforts to support AI transformation globally, and the development of AI infrastructure.

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Key Highlights of the TCS–OpenAI Partnership

  • Enterprise ChatGPT access for Tata Group employees: Several thousand Tata Group employees will get access to Enterprise ChatGPT to support innovation and productivity. TCS will also use OpenAI’s Codex to enhance software engineering outcomes.

  • Industry-specific Agentic AI solutions: OpenAI’s Agentic AI capabilities and TCS’s industry context and AI expertise will be combined to develop practical, industry-specific solutions.

  • Joint go-to-market initiatives: TCS and OpenAI will work together to help Indian and global enterprises adopt AI solutions aligned with their organisational context. TCS will support customers in deploying, integrating, and scaling OpenAI’s advanced AI platforms globally.

  • AI infrastructure development in India: TCS’s HyperVault unit and OpenAI have agreed to a multiyear partnership to develop AI infrastructure in India. In the initial phase, TCS will develop infrastructure with 100 MW capacity, with an option to scale up to 1 GW. The objective is to support next-generation AI workloads and strengthen India’s position as a global AI hub. TCS established HyperVault in 2025 with a vision to deliver gigawatt-scale, secure, reliable, large-scale, AI-ready infrastructure for hyperscalers and AI-driven organisations.

  • Social impact initiatives: The OpenAI Foundation and TCS will collaborate to provide AI training and resources to Indian youth, with the goal of enabling responsible and efficient AI adoption at scale. The plan includes building technology toolkits for NGOs and launching initiatives focused on young people, with the aim of improving livelihoods for at least one million Indian youth.

What Sam Altman and N Chandrasekaran Said on Partnership

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, said, “India is already leading the way in AI adoption, and with its talent, ambition, and strong government support, it is well placed to help shape its future. Through OpenAI for India and our partnership with the Tata Group, we’re working together to build the infrastructure, skills, and local partnerships needed to build AI with India, for India, and in India, so that more people across the country can access and benefit from it.”

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, said, “This deep collaboration between OpenAI and Tata Group marks a major milestone in India’s vision to become a global leader in AI. We are pleased to partner with OpenAI to create state-of-the-art AI infrastructure in India. This is a unique opportunity for OpenAI and TCS to transform industries. Together we will skill India’s youth and empower them to succeed in the AI era.”

TCS Share Price Performance: Down by 13% in February So Far Due to AI-led Concerns Driving a Broader IT Sell-Off

TCS's share price was trading about 1.2% higher on Thursday following the OpenAI partnership announcement. However, the stock is down nearly 13% so far in February, broadly tracking the wider sell-off in IT stocks.

The decline reflects investor concerns that rapid progress in artificial intelligence could reduce demand for work traditionally handled by software and IT services firms. The nervousness increased after Anthropic launched Claude Cowork, an AI product positioned to automate routine workplace tasks and reduce manual effort.

As these capabilities improve, investors are increasingly watching whether companies may cut spending on traditional IT services and outsourcing over time.

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About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 19 Feb 2026

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