Digitide Solutions Limited — Q3 FY26 earnings call

Call held 30 Jan 2026

Management summary

Digitide delivered a resilient Q3 FY26 performance with 6.5% YoY revenue growth and a record-high TCV, driven by strong tech and digital segments. Despite a one-off exceptional loss impacting PAT, adjusted PAT reached a 3-quarter high, and EBITDA margins saw a modest QoQ improvement. The company continues its strategic transformation, focusing on AI adoption, talent development, and a healthy balance sheet, positioning for double-digit growth in FY27.

Highlights

  • Consolidated revenues grew 6.5% YoY to INR780 crores, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of forward momentum.

  • Tech and digital revenues surged 19% YoY, now comprising over 30% of the total mix, and international business grew 11% YoY.

  • EBITDA margins improved by 7 bps QoQ to INR88 crores, reflecting improved operating leverage and better mix.

  • Adjusted PAT reached a 3-quarter high of INR24 crores, up 43% QoQ, despite a one-off adjustment.

  • Record-high TCV of INR662 crores, a 20% sequential leap, and 34 new logo additions demonstrate strong sales engine performance.

  • DSO improved by 3 days to 79 days, and net cash position increased to INR125 crores from INR113 crores in Q2 FY26.

  • Certified as a 'great place to work' for the seventh consecutive year, with 6,000 employees re-skilled through the AI Learning Academy.

Concerns

  • PAT was impacted by a one-off adjustment of INR25.4 crores related to new Labour Code changes, which was recognized as an exceptional loss.

  • The company operates in a volatile and softer macro environment, and the BFSI segment is experiencing pricing pressure.

  • Tech and digital deals have a lag between the start of revenue and margin uptake, though expansion is now being observed.

Key financials

  1. Consolidated Revenue ₹780 Cr +6.5%YoY
  2. EBITDA ₹88 Cr
  3. EBITDA Margin 11.3% +0.07%QoQ
  4. Adjusted PAT ₹24 Cr +43%QoQ
  5. Exceptional Loss ₹25.4 Cr
  6. Operating Cash Flow ₹92 Cr
  7. Net Cash Position ₹125 Cr
  8. DSO 79 days
  9. Revenue per Employee Growth 1.5%
  10. Headcount Reduction 400 people

What they filed

Q1 FY27: revenue up 5.3%, net profit down 69.8% against the same quarter last year.

₹ Cr · quarterly
Line itemQ1 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26Q3 FY26Q4 FY26Q1 FY27
Revenue696 733 733 736 764 +10%780 +7%800 +9%775 +5%
EBITDA106 110 82 83 85 −19%88 −21%88 +7%77 −7%
Net profit55 29 -1 10 3 −95%-2 −107%-5 −260%3 −70%
How to read this

₹ crore, as filed. The percentage beside a figure is the change against the same quarter a year earlier — never the quarter before, which would make every seasonal business look like it collapses and booms each year.

Segment breakdown

Share of Revenue
₹1,073 Cr Total
  • BPM ₹545 Cr 50.8%
  • International Business ₹292 Cr 27.2%
  • Tech and Digital ₹236 Cr 22.0%

Order book

high confidence

Total value

₹662 Cr

as of 2025-12-31 quantified

20% QoQ

Inflow this quarter

₹662 Cr

Execution

Most contracts are three-year contracts; 60-70% of ACV materializes in the next financial year.

Composition

  • Tech and Digital (service line)

Pipeline

deal pipeline tcv

Strong pipeline biased towards tech and digital

Cancellations & deferrals

  • cancelled: Conscious strategy to take down some business and exit some contracts in Q4 and Q1.
The sales engine is strong, with record TCV and new logo additions, reflecting resonance in the enterprise market. The pipeline is robust and biased towards higher-margin tech and digital services.

Source: Prepared remarks

Capital allocation

high confidence
  • Liquidity Cash ₹125 Cr Net cash position improved from INR113 crores in Q2 FY26 to INR125 crores in Q3 FY26, providing flexibility for investments.
    Our balance sheet remains strong, with a healthy liquidity and net cash position improving from INR113 crores in quarter 2 FY '26 to INR125 crores in quarter 3. Robust balance sheet position provides us the flexibility to continue investing in our capabilities, leadership, strategic priorities and partnerships and any potential inorganic pursuits.

Guidance & targets

Revenue

  • Total Revenue Revenue · FY31 · High confidence USD1 billion
    Our roadmap is clear, tripling revenues to USD1 billion by FY '31.

    — Gurmeet Chahal

  • Revenue Growth Revenue · FY27 · High confidence double-digit growth
    And in FY '27 we will be doing a double-digit growth on the revenue.

    — Gurmeet Chahal

  • FY26 Exit Performance Revenue · FY26 · High confidence stronger
    We are well-positioned for a strong FY '26 exit and an accelerated FY ''27. ... first of all, we will finish FY '26 stronger.

    — Gurmeet Chahal

  • Q4 FY26 Performance Revenue · Q4 FY26 · High confidence stronger note than Q3
    we are very, very confident that we will finish the quarter 4 on a stronger note than quarter three

    — Gurmeet Chahal

  • Alldigi Growth Revenue · ongoing · High confidence 14-15%
    Alldigi is already growing at a healthy 14-15%, which we see to continue.

    — Gurmeet Chahal

  • Organic Growth Contribution (to USD1B by FY31) Revenue · by FY31 · High confidence two-thirds of USD650 million
    We believe that two-thirds of that will come through organic growth, and that organic growth will be across the Digitide portfolio.

    — Gurmeet Chahal

  • Inorganic Growth Contribution (to USD1B by FY31) Revenue · by FY31 · High confidence one-third of USD650 million (2-3 acquisitions adding 150-160 million each)
    The one-third of that 650, roughly 200 million is what we expect through inorganic route, and like we had guided earlier, ideally we would like to do two-to-three acquisitions, which add about 150-160 million, which goes up to 200 million.

    — Gurmeet Chahal

Profitability

  • EBITDA Margin Expansion Profitability · by FY31 · High confidence 200-300 bps
    As regards your third question on the guidance of 200 to 300 bips improvement, that was in line with our FY '31 goal. So we stay committed to that. ... overall, as a company, we have said that by 2031, we expect 200-300 basis point expansion.

    — Gurmeet Chahal

  • BPM Segment Margin Profitability · next 5 years · Medium confidence late teens to early 20s
    Sir, so considering we are already implementing these things, can we expect late teens to early 20s margin in the BPM segment over the next 5 years?

    — Madhur Rathi

  • Managed Services Contracts Margin Expansion Profitability · over term of contract · Medium confidence 4-5%
    Typically on the managed services contracts, yes, there is an ability for the organization that over the term of the contract, one could expect a margin expansion of 4%-5%.

    — Gurmeet Chahal

What to watch in Q4 FY26

FY26 Exit Performance

Q4 FY26
Current Resilient Q3 performance, strong momentum
Target Stronger exit for FY26

Why it matters

This will indicate the company's momentum heading into the next fiscal year.

We are well-positioned for a strong FY '26 exit and an accelerated FY ''27. ... first of all, we will finish FY '26 stronger.

Risks & concerns

  • One-off exceptional loss due to Labour Code changes

    medium

    PAT was impacted by a one-off adjustment of INR25.4 crores related to the new Labour Code, recognized as an exceptional loss.

    While PAT was impacted by a one-off adjustment related to the new Labour Code, our adjusted PAT hit a 3 quarter high of INR24 crores. ... The adjustments included exceptional loss of INR25.4 crores towards the Labour Code changes which was announced on 21st of November.

    Management acknowledged

  • Volatile and softer macro environment

    medium

    The company delivered resilient performance despite a volatile and softer macro environment.

    Despite a volatile macro environment, we have delivered a resilient Q3 performance. ... This growth amidst the softer macro environment and our own reorganization post, the demerger and listing, demonstrates our inherent resilience in our business.

    Management acknowledged

  • Pricing pressure in BFSI segment

    medium

    The BFSI segment is under pressure, leading clients to optimize costs, but Digitide's AI embedding helps mitigate this.

    Look, the BFSI segment has been under pressure. So it is natural that they would also want to optimize their cost and vendor spend could be one of them. And there is where our proactive approach of embedding AI and giving a benefit to our customers has been working in our favor.

    Analyst acknowledged

  • Lag in margin uptake for tech and digital deals

    low

    There is a lag between revenue start and margin uptake in tech and digital deals, but expansion is already observed.

    And as we all know, in the tech and digital deals, there is a lag between the start of the revenue and the margin uptake. So the good news is that we are already seeing that expansion just between Q2 and Q3.

    Management acknowledged

Q&A highlights

7 direct
EBITDA margin expansion levers and tech/digital margin convergence Direct
See the structural levers for improvement in margin are the product mix. When I say the product mix, the more we move into tech and digital, that will improve our margins. Second is the geography mix. ... On the tech and digital, there has been a margin expansion versus Q2.

Clarifies the strategic drivers for margin improvement and confirms early signs of tech/digital margin expansion.

Asked by Jyoti Singh

TCV conversion to revenue, segment split, and pricing pressure Direct
Most of our contracts are three-year contracts... 60% to 70% of revenue of the ACV gets materialized. ... our tech and digital has grown double digits. ... the BFSI segment has been under pressure. So it is natural that they would also want to optimize their cost and vendor spend could be one of them. And there is where our proactive approach of embedding AI and giving a benefit to our customers has been working in our favor.

Provides crucial details on revenue visibility from TCV, confirms growth in tech/digital, and explains how the company is mitigating pricing pressure in BFSI.

Asked by Sanjay Shah

Inorganic growth strategy and margin accretion Direct
Our inorganic strategy is absolutely clear. We are looking at five cohorts... digital engineering, data and analytics and AI, HRO... acquisition will be for an asset that brings us global revenues, biased towards tech and digital so that one, our international mix improves which is going to be value-accretive from a margin perspective and second, with a bias towards tech and digital assets which is also going to be margin-accretive.

Outlines the specific areas and strategic rationale for future M&A, emphasizing margin-accretive and capability-enhancing targets.

Asked by Sanjay Shah

Alldigi's contribution and potential group structure simplification Partial
All the demerger related expenses were taken care of in the last quarter itself. This quarter, the labor code impact... we have taken care of that as well. ... I think looking at Alldigi as an independent entity would not be the right way to look at it. I know it's a listed company, but we are operating as one Digitide... the decision of making it one entity, merging it, that's a decision that the shareholders and the Board will be taking.

Clarifies the status of one-off expenses and indicates that while Alldigi is viewed as part of 'one Digitide', a formal merger decision rests with the Board and shareholders, suggesting potential future corporate actions.

Asked by Sanjay Shah

AI's impact on core business (cannibalization vs. new opportunities) Direct
We are seeing Al as latter, which is an opportunity to grow my top line and also optimize my bottom line. ... we have actually embedded a lot of AI already. For example, we are mapping about almost 4 million transactions through agent AIs. We have 15,000 AI agents complementing our human agents... it's actually accretive for us. It's not dilutive or it's not compromising our business.

Reassures investors that AI is a growth and optimization lever, not a cannibalizing force, with specific examples of AI adoption and its positive impact on operations.

Asked by Alekh Dalal

Tech and Digital margins vs. BPM margins and convergence plan Direct
When we started this business as a standalone entity, most of our tech and digital business was biased towards system integration and T&M contracts, which by nature are lower margin... now what we are doing is actually... the partner ecosystem that we have developed... is positioning us for the larger transformation deals, which have a healthy offshore mix, which give us higher margin.

Explains the historical reasons for lower tech/digital margins and the strategic shift towards higher-margin deals through partner ecosystems and offshore mix.

Asked by Anukool

Contribution of Alldigi to FY31 revenue target and organic/inorganic split Direct
Today we are about 350 million, so we have to add about 650 million. We believe that two-thirds of that will come through organic growth... The one-third of that 650, roughly 200 million is what we expect through inorganic route... Alldigi is already growing at a healthy 14-15%, which we see to continue.

Provides a clear breakdown of how the USD1 billion revenue target will be achieved, specifying organic vs. inorganic contributions and Alldigi's role.

Asked by Madhur Rathi

Margin expansion in BPM through outcome-based models and AI Direct
Our BPM margin is at 15% plus... we are doing three or four things. One is converting more and more of our contracts from FTE to managed services or outcome-based. Second, infusing AI and technology so that we can optimize the cost. ... my headcount has come down by about 400 people, and my revenue per headcount has also gone up by about 1.5%.

Details the specific strategies for improving BPM margins, including shifting to outcome-based models, AI infusion, and efficiency gains, which are already showing results in headcount and revenue per employee.

Asked by Madhur Rathi

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Detailed narrative

Resilient Q3 FY26 Financial Performance

Digitide reported consolidated revenues of INR780 crores for Q3 FY26, marking a 6.5% year-on-year increase and the fourth consecutive quarter of forward momentum. EBITDA stood at INR88 crores, with margins improving by 7 basis points quarter-on-quarter. Despite a one-off exceptional loss of INR25.4 crores related to new Labour Code changes, adjusted PAT reached a 3-quarter high of INR24 crores, growing 43% quarter-on-quarter. The company also demonstrated strong cash generation with operating cash flow at INR92 crores, representing 105% of EBITDA.

Strategic Shift Towards Tech, Digital, and International Markets

The company's strategic focus on higher-margin segments is yielding results, with tech and digital revenues surging 19% year-on-year and now constituting over 30% of the total revenue mix. International business also grew 11% year-on-year, contributing 37.4% of total revenue. This shift is intended to de-risk the portfolio and improve overall profitability. Management noted that tech and digital EBITDA grew 6% to INR23 crores, with margins improving by 23 basis points to 9.6%.

Strong Order Book and Pipeline Health

Digitide achieved a record-high Total Contract Value (TCV) of INR662 crores in Q3 FY26, representing a 20% sequential leap. The company added 34 new logos during the quarter, indicating strong market resonance. Management clarified that most contracts are three-year in duration, with 60-70% of the Annual Contract Value (ACV) materializing as revenue in the subsequent financial year. The current pipeline is strongly biased towards tech and digital services, signaling future growth in these strategic areas.

AI Integration and Operational Efficiency

Digitide is actively leveraging AI to enhance operations and drive efficiency. The company deployed Agentic AI into its SmartPay, DigiCollect, and DigiLoan platforms, handling 3.6 million automated transactions this quarter. Furthermore, 4 million transactions are mapped through agent AIs, with 15,000 AI agents complementing human agents. This AI integration is viewed as accretive, not cannibalizing, and contributes to operational stability and lower attrition costs. The company also re-skilled over 6,000 employees through its AI Learning Academy.

Talent Management and Cost Optimization

For the seventh consecutive year, Digitide has been certified as a 'great place to work,' reflecting its people-centricity and contributing to lower attrition. The company's focus on optimization is evident in a 1.5% improvement in revenue per headcount, despite a reduction of approximately 400 people in its overall headcount. Additionally, 40% of Digitide's talent is located in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across 17 locations, a strategy aimed at cost efficiency and a key differentiator.

Capital Structure and Future Growth Strategy

The balance sheet remains strong, with net cash improving to INR125 crores from INR113 crores in Q2 FY26, providing flexibility for strategic investments. The company reiterated its '3x3x3' strategy to achieve USD1 billion in revenue by FY31, with two-thirds expected from organic growth and one-third from inorganic growth, targeting 2-3 margin-accretive acquisitions in areas like digital engineering, data analytics, AI, and HRO. Management also indicated that a decision on potentially merging Alldigi into Digitide would be taken by the Board and shareholders.

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