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    Tata Technolog.

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    Information Technology·16 Jan 2026
    Management Summary

    Tata Technologies delivered a resilient Q3 despite seasonal headwinds and a temporary cybersecurity disruption at its largest customer (JLR). The company is at a strategic inflection point, with Aerospace emerging as a major pillar and the ES-Tec acquisition strengthening its SDV capabilities. Management expressed high confidence in a strong Q4 rebound and sustainable double-digit organic growth in FY27.

    Highlights

    8

    • Total Revenue from operations grew 3.2% QoQ to ₹1,366 crores

    • Services segment revenue reached ₹1,060 crores, up 4.7% QoQ

    • EBITDA margin stood at 14.1%, impacted by wage hikes and a customer cybersecurity incident

    • Aerospace vertical delivered 19% QoQ growth; total Aerospace & IHM up 10% in USD terms

    • Products business grew 30% QoQ, while Education business declined 22% due to slower decision cycles

    • Management guided for sequential revenue growth in excess of 10% for Q4 FY26

    • Targeting organic double-digit revenue growth for FY27

    • Exceptional one-time expenses of ₹164 crores recorded (₹140cr for labor codes, ₹24cr for ES-Tec acquisition)

    What Changed3

    vs Q4 FY26

    Guidance items5 → 4 (-1)Risks discussed2 → 3 (+1)Q&A highlights8 → 3 (-5)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹1,366 Cr+3.2%QoQ
    2. 02Services Revenue₹1,060 Cr+4.7%QoQ
    3. 03EBITDA Margin14.1%
    4. 04Adjusted PBT₹187 Cr-17%QoQ
    5. 05Net Income₹135 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    • Services₹1,060 Cr77.6%
    • Technology Solutions₹306 Cr22.4%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Guidance & targets

    3
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Sequential Revenue Growth
    >10%
    		High
    Revenue
    Aerospace Revenue
    $40 million
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    >16.4%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Client Concentration (JLR/Tata Motors)

    Analysts questioned the dependency on anchor clients; management cited diversification into Aerospace and new European OEMs (VW, BMW). — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Rising Attrition

    Trailing 12-month attrition increased to 15.8% from 15.1%, though management views this as consistent with industry trends. — Management acknowledged

    low

    DSO Deterioration

    DSO increased to 111 days due to temporary issues in Products/Education; expected to normalize in 1-2 quarters. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Specific revenue impact of the JLR cybersecurity incident
    • Specific revenue targets for individual non-captive customers

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “12 months ago, almost 90% of our business was automotive. And in Q3, about 80% of our business is automotive.”

    Highlights the rapid diversification away from automotive dependency through Aerospace and IHM growth.

    asked by Puneet Lineswala

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 FY26: A Strategic Inflection Point

    Management is positioning Q4 as a major turning point, guiding for sequential revenue growth exceeding 10%. This rebound is driven by the normalization of operations at a major customer following a cybersecurity incident and the ramp-up of several large deal wins. EBITDA margins are also expected to exceed the Q2 run-rate of 16.4%, as the impact of wage hikes and one-time📎 provisions recedes.

    02

    Aerospace Emerges as a Growth Engine

    The Aerospace business has doubled its revenue for four consecutive years and is on track to reach approximately $40 million in FY26. The vertical grew 19% QoQ in Q3, supported by strategic relationships with Airbus and a growing presence in the U.S. propulsion sector. The certification of eight engineers as Airbus DOA Technical Approvers significantly expands the company's scope for safety-critical work.

    03

    Automotive Recovery and SDV Momentum

    After an 18-month lull in full-vehicle programs (FVP), Tata Technologies secured a new strategic FVP with a global OEM in Q3. The acquisition of ES-Tec has reshaped the company's relationship with Volkswagen, making it the third-largest client and anchoring it in high-growth areas like Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) and embedded electronics. Management remains agnostic to propulsion types, supporting ICE, EV, and hybrid programs globally.

    04

    Operational Resilience and Talent Strategy

    Despite a net reduction of 144 associates on a like-for-like basis, the company consciously retained delivery capacity in anticipation of the Q4 rebound. Total headcount stands at 12,580. Exceptional expense📎s of ₹164 crores were recorded, primarily due to a ₹140 crore provision for India's New Labour Codes, which management characterized as a necessary one-time📎 adjustment for future compliance.

    05

    BMW Joint Venture Scaling Rapidly

    The joint venture with BMW continues to scale, now employing over 1,500 engineers. Tata Technologies' share of profit from the JV increased by 37% sequentially to ₹7.3 crores. This partnership is evolving beyond the JV, with the company starting to win direct framework agreements with BMW in Europe, further diversifying its revenue base.

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