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    Allied Digital

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    Information Technology·6 Aug 2025
    Management Summary

    Allied Digital reported a strong Q1 FY26 with consolidated revenues of ₹219 crore, up 22% YoY, driven by robust growth in India and encouraging recovery in international markets. The company secured significant new orders, including a ₹420 crore multi-year deal, enhancing its order book and long-term growth visibility. Despite facing margin pressures from competitive pricing and product-heavy Smart City implementations, management is cautiously optimistic about sustained growth, leveraging AI-driven solutions and strategic acquisitions.

    Highlights

    5
    • Consolidated revenues grew 22% year-on-year to ₹219 crore in Q1 FY26.

    • India operations standalone revenues rose 27% year-on-year in Q1 FY26.

    • Services business grew 20% year-on-year, and Solutions revenue rose 32%.

    • Order intake of ₹185 crore was recorded this quarter, including a significant ₹420 crore multi-year deal with a global pharma company.

    • Profit after tax increased 44% year-on-year to ₹14 crore.

    Concerns

    3
    • Margin pressures are expected to persist over the next three to four quarters due to customer cost control and competitive pricing.

    • Macroeconomic uncertainties continue to impact client decision-making and project delays.

    • EBITDA margins were lower this quarter at 10.05% due to product billing in Smart City implementation phases.

    What Changed2

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items3 → 4 (+1)Risks discussed2 → 3 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    04 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹219 Cr+22%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹22 Cr+16%YoY
    3. 03Profit after tax₹14 Cr+44%YoY
    4. 04Trailing 12 months revenue₹850 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    Services business
    20% Growth
    Solutions revenue
    32% Growth
    List

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 185 crores

    Pipeline

    deal pipeline tcv

    Pipeline is still stronger, with more order wins expected in the near future.

    "The company's order book is strengthened by new wins and renewals, with increasing average ticket sizes, enhancing long-term growth visibility."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    1
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Deal

    acquisition · announced

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Annualized Revenue
    ₹1,000 crore
    High
    Revenue
    Quarterly Revenue Run Rate
    ₹250 crore
    High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    11-12%
    High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    13-15%
    Medium

    Quarterly Revenue Run Rate

    next couple of quarters
    Current₹219 crore
    Target₹250 crore

    Why it matters

    Achieving this run rate is key to reaching the annualized ₹1,000 crore revenue target.

    Top line, Rs. 250 crore, we should be ideally be moving towards that in a couple of quarters.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Customer Pricing Pressure

    Customers are seeking highly competitive pricing and changing vendors due to budget scrutiny and inflationary pressures, expected to persist for 3-4 quarters.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Macroeconomic Uncertainties

    Global uncertainty is causing delays in client decision-making and project commitments, impacting growth.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Margin Compression from Product Billing

    During Smart City implementation phases, product billing (which has lower margins than services) can put pressure on overall EBITDA margins.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “So, currently, if you look at, in the current top line for India, I think about 15% to 20% would have been coming in from Pune City and this will keep on happening for the next two quarters as well... However, the large deals that we are closing globally also is going to push us to the revenue growth in the U.S. as well.”

    Clarifies the current drivers of India's growth and the company's balanced approach to global vs. domestic revenue, indicating large deals will drive international growth.

    asked by Jyoti Singh

    3 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY26 Performance Overview

    Allied Digital reported consolidated revenues of ₹219 crore for Q1 FY26, marking a 22% year-on-year growth. This is the fourth consecutive quarter with revenues exceeding ₹200 crore, with trailing 12 months revenue now at approximately ₹850 crore. Profit after tax saw a significant increase of 44% year-on-year, reaching ₹14 crore, partly due to the recognition of deferred tax assets. EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹22 crore, growing 16% year-on-year.

    02

    India Operations and Smart City Momentum

    India operations were the primary growth driver, with standalone revenues increasing 27% year-on-year in Q1 FY26. The Pune City Surveillance project contributed 15-20% to India's current top line and is expected to continue for the next two quarters. The company is actively bidding for new smart and safe city projects, with conclusions expected by September end, leveraging the monsoon season for vendor shortlisting and budgeting.

    03

    International Business Recovery and Key Deal Wins

    The international business showed encouraging signs of recovery, particularly in the U.S. with enterprise clients re-engaging. Allied Digital secured a significant multi-year deal worth ₹420 crore (equivalent to $50 million) with a leading global pharmaceutical company for digital transformation services. Other key international wins include a three-year contract with a global investment bank and a digital workplace services contract for a large e-charging company across multiple geographies.

    04

    Segmental Performance and Order Intake

    The Services business grew 20% year-on-year, while the Solutions revenue saw a 32% increase. Total order intake for the quarter was approximately ₹185 crore, comprising new wins and annual renewals. Management noted an increase in the average ticket size of new wins, indicating a stronger value proposition and client trust, contributing to a more diversified portfolio and enhanced long-term growth visibility.

    05

    Margin Dynamics and AI Strategy

    EBITDA for Q1 FY26 was ₹22 crore, representing a 10.05% margin. Management noted that margin pressures are expected to persist for the next three to four quarters due to customer cost control, competitive pricing, and the higher proportion of product billing during Smart City implementation phases, where product margins are typically lower than services. The company is leveraging its AI-first strategy, including its indigenous Agentic AI platform and Digital Desk tool, to drive efficiencies and improve margins, with an aspirational target of 13-15% EBITDA margins in three years.

    06

    Capital Allocation and Strategic Acquisitions

    The Board declared a 30% dividend for FY24-25, consistent with the previous year. Allied Digital is actively pursuing strategic acquisitions in the Cybersecurity and Cloud spaces, maintaining a strong cash position to capitalize on market opportunities. This inorganic growth strategy aims to enhance capabilities and diversify the service portfolio, aligning with the company's focus on becoming a global IT transformation architect.

    07

    Regulatory Compliance and Internal Controls

    Following a regulatory-mandated change of auditors, a thorough review of financial statements led to certain adjustments and reclassifications in Q4 FY25. Management assured that these exercises are complete, and no further significant adjustments are expected. The company is implementing new SOPs and control measures, including at the Board level, to ensure robust internal controls and maintain compliance as it scales operations.

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