Sequentially TCS registered 3% rise in consolidated sales to Rs 30541 crore for the quarter ended September 2017. OPM improved 170 basis points from 25.1% to 26.7% which saw OP rise 10% to Rs 8164 crore. OPM improved by 170 basis points, driven by 50 bps gain on account of favourable Forex and 120 bps savings in operating cost and SG&A; efficiencies. Other income fell 15% to Rs 819 crore and interest cost fell 74% to Rs 7 crore. After providing for depreciation (up 1% to Rs 504 crore), PBT grew 8% to Rs 8472 crore. Provision for taxation grew 6% to Rs 2012 crore after which PAT grew 9% to Rs 6460 crore....