Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares have moved firmly into the spotlight after announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Coastal Cloud for an all-cash consideration of USD 700 million. The transaction represents a major strategic expansion of TCS’ Salesforce consulting and advisory capabilities and further strengthens the company’s standing among the top global Salesforce partners.
Coastal Cloud, founded in 2012, has established itself as a leading Salesforce Summit Partner with deep multi-cloud expertise across Sales, Service, Marketing, Revenue, CPQ, Commerce and Salesforce Data Cloud. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation programs and is known for its AI-driven advisory strengths and long-term customer relationships. Its leadership team, headed by Salesforce veteran Eric Berridge, and its backing from Salesforce Ventures add further depth and credibility to its positioning in the ecosystem.
The acquisition follows TCS’ recent purchase of ListEngage in October 2025, another respected Salesforce Summit Partner specializing in Agentforce, Marketing Cloud and Commerce Cloud. With the addition of Coastal Cloud, TCS gains more than 400 highly skilled professionals and a strong base of over 3,000 multi-cloud certifications, significantly enhancing its delivery capacity and technical depth. The move also provides TCS with improved access to the mid-market customer segment while creating opportunities to unlock synergies across both organizations’ client portfolios.
The combined capabilities of ListEngage and Coastal Cloud position TCS among the top five Salesforce advisory and consulting firms globally. This expanded portfolio allows TCS to deliver comprehensive end-to-end Salesforce transformation programs across sectors and geographies, reinforcing its competitive advantage in the rapidly growing cloud and CRM services market.
TCS noted that the acquisition aligns with its broader M&A strategy focused on strengthening capabilities in AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Engineering and Enterprise Solutions. The company emphasized that the deal also underscores its long-standing commitment to the United States, its largest market, where it has maintained a presence for more than five decades. By deepening its Salesforce expertise and enhancing its advisory capabilities, TCS aims to support American enterprises as they accelerate cloud adoption and prepare for the next phase of AI-led digital transformation.
