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    KPIT Technologies Limited

    KPITTECH
    Information Technology·30 Jan 2026
    Management Summary

    KPIT Technologies reported a Q3 FY26 with 1.5% constant currency growth and flat net profit (excluding one-time items). The company is actively transitioning to a solutions-based model, with fixed-price revenue mix increasing to 66%. While deal TCV was muted at $202 million, management anticipates Q4 FY26 to be the strongest quarter for growth and profitability, and expects higher growth in FY27, driven by strategic investments in AI and solutions.

    Highlights

    5

    • Constant currency growth for Q3 FY26 was 1.5%.

    • Net profit, excluding one-time Labor Code impact, was INR 1.53 billion, matching last quarter.

    • Cash at quarter-end was INR 9 billion, indicating strong liquidity post-acquisition payouts.

    • Fixed price revenue mix increased to 66% from 59% last year, indicating a shift towards solutions-based contracts.

    • Management expects Q4 FY26 to have the highest quarterly growth and improved profitability for the year.

    Concerns

    5

    • Organic growth was negative under 1% for the quarter.

    • Impact of new Labour Code resulted in a one-time post-tax impact of INR 469 million.

    • TCV of deals won was INR 202 million, described as 'muted' for the quarter.

    • Some OEMs are not strategically taking a view on spending, impacting growth in certain pockets.

    • Asia geography (specifically Japan) continues to see ups and downs due to market uncertainty and project delays.

    What Changed2

    vs Q4 FY26

    Guidance items10 → 7 (-3)Risks discussed8 → 5 (-3)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    5
    • EBITDA Growth
      0.068 decimal_fraction
    • Organic Growth
      -0.01 decimal_fraction
    • Net Profit (ex-Labour Code)
      $1.53B
      QoQ0%
    • Labour Code Impact (Post-tax)
      469 Mn
    • Fixed Price Revenue Mix
      66%

    Q3

    1
    • CC Growth
      0.015 decimal_fraction

    FY26

    2
    • YoY Growth (INR)
      0.094 decimal_fraction
    • YoY Growth (USD)
      0.03 decimal_fraction

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Inflow this qtr

    USD 202 million

    Composition

    Europe(geography)
    USA(geography)
    China(geography)

    Pipeline

    deal pipeline tcv

    Pipeline is dependent on OEM budgets and readiness to sign long-term deals, with some deals being over 3-4 years.

    "The TCV for the quarter was muted, influenced by OEM budget cycles and a reluctance to sign very long-term deals at quarter-end. However, the pipeline includes deals spanning 3-4 years, and the company is seeing traction in Europe, USA, and China."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Caresoft

    acquisition · integrated · Consideration ₹NaN (cash)

    M&A

    N-Dream

    acquisition · integrated · Consideration ₹NaN (cash)

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹9 billion

    Cash balance is after significant payouts for Caresoft and N-Dream acquisitions.

    Guidance & targets

    7
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Growth
    Q4 FY26 Quarterly Growth
    highest quarterly growth in FY26
    		High
    Growth
    FY27 Growth
    higher than this year (FY26)
    		High
    Profitability
    Q4 FY26 Profitability
    improve from Q3
    		High
    Profitability
    Margins
    improve
    		Medium
    Market Share
    Market Share
    increase
    		Medium
    Costs
    Depreciation
    stabilize
    		High
    Costs
    Interest Cost
    stabilize, more or less in same range
    		High

    Q4 FY26 Quarterly Growth

    next quarter
    Current1.5% CC in Q3
    Targethighest quarterly growth in FY26

    Why it matters

    To verify management's confidence in a strong rebound for the final quarter of the fiscal year.

    One is, we believe that in the last quarter that is Q4, we will improve, our growth will be higher, it will be the highest quarterly growth in FY26.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets[metric='Q4 FY26 Quarterly Growth']

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical uncertainty and trade deals

    New tariffs and trade deals impacting OEM spending and supply chain decisions. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    OEM delays in new vehicle programs and spending cuts

    New vehicle programs have been pushed out, and OEMs are cautious with spending, impacting middleware and operating system spend. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Impact of new Labour Code

    One-time post-tax impact of INR 469 million and ongoing impact on the industry. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Shrinking market in Japan

    Japan's overall market has shrunk, and OEMs are putting plans on hold, impacting KPIT's business there. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Slowdown in mobility ER&D budgets

    Overall OEM spend is not likely to go up, with mobility ER&D budgets falling sharply. — Analyst acknowledged

    high

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “when we provide the holistic solution, we get a much bigger wallet share. So, that's the model that we are applying across the OEMs and the whole purpose is twofold. One is to solve the problem of the OEMs more comprehensively and help them get their vehicles in the production program cheaper, better, faster. At the same time, increase the wallet share for KPIT and also the margins.”

    Clarifies the strategic intent behind the solutions-led model, emphasizing wallet share gain and improved margins despite potential cannibalization of existing business.

    asked by Karan Uppal

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Solutions-based Transformation and AI Focus

    KPIT is undergoing a strategic shift towards solutions-based transformation, moving beyond a service-led model. This involves offering holistic solutions with 50-60% reusability, aiming for faster time-to-market and increased wallet share with OEMs. The company has made significant investments, including USD 3.8 million during the quarter (excluding AI and acquisitions), and is focusing on AI with two ongoing production programs. Partnerships with Microsoft and a leading CRM company for agentic solutions, as well as with Hero Group for micro-mobility, underscore this strategic direction.

    02

    Q3 FY26 Financial Performance Overview

    For Q3 FY26, KPIT reported a 9.4% year-on-year growth in rupee terms and 3% in US Dollar terms. Constant currency growth for the quarter was 1.5%, with organic growth being negative under 1%. EBITDA grew by 6.8% after absorbing partial increments. Net profit, excluding a one-time📎 INR 469 million post-tax impact from the new Labour Code, remained flat at INR 1.53 billion compared to the previous quarter. The fixed price revenue mix increased to 66% from 59% last year, indicating progress in the solutions-based model.

    03

    Geographical Performance and Outlook

    Growth in Q3 was primarily driven by Europe and the off-highway commercial segment. Discussions remain positive across USA, Europe, India, China, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, with some pockets of Japan and Korea showing uncertainty. Japan's market has shrunk, leading to plans being put on hold by some OEMs. However, KPIT sees significant growth potential in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, and has secured a second win from a Chinese OEM, indicating traction in that market.

    04

    Acquisitions and Investments

    KPIT completed payouts of INR 6.3 billion for the acquisitions of Caresoft and N-Dream during the quarter, contributing to a cash balance of INR 9 billion at quarter-end. Caresoft is seen as contributing to growth in Europe and off-highway commercial, while N-Dream, though a smaller acquisition, shows high potential with its presence in two million vehicles, projected to reach three million next year. The company continues to invest in technology leaders for AI and domain expertise to support its solution-based transformation.

    05

    Market Dynamics and OEM Behavior

    OEMs are facing changing business environments, leading to cautious spending and prioritization of certain technologies. Many are delaying new vehicle programs, impacting middleware and operating system spend. Despite a 20-25% reduction in overall mobility spend, KPIT has largely maintained or gained wallet share with its top 25 clients. The company believes its solution-backed approach, especially in areas like digital cockpit, cybersecurity, navigation on autopilot, and powertrains, will help OEMs reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market.

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