TECHD

TechD Cybersecurity is actively transforming from a services and training company into a product-led entity. The company has launched its AI-native TechD One platform, featuring 7 modules, with 4 already released in Phase 1 and 2. This strategic shift aims to generate recurring revenues from proprietary products and reduce dependency on OEM solutions. AI is being extensively integrated across operations, from sales cycle management to automating repetitive tasks, significantly decreasing delivery times from days to hours.

The company has achieved operational excellence through AI-driven automation, leading to significant cost reductions. Employee benefit expenses, which stood at ₹12 crore last year, have been reduced to ₹9.36 crore by April, primarily by replacing resources with agent AI. This automation also enables one person to serve multiple SOC customers, enhancing efficiency and improving overall margins. The EBITDA margin for FY26 increased to 83.66%, up from 26% last year to 32% this year, reflecting these efficiencies.

TechD is expanding its market presence both domestically and internationally. The company has incorporated an IFSC entity and established operations in Canada to serve North American customers. Entry into Dubai through a subsidiary is also underway, with a team already recruited and generating revenue. The government sales pipeline stands at over ₹100 crore, and TechD is empaneled with major state and national PSUs, including BSNL, aiming to significantly grow its government business.

The TechD One platform includes several innovative AI-native products. Dark Vector AI provides digital risk protection by monitoring dark/deep/surface web for brand data and executive information. Human Trust AI uses AI-generated scenarios to test human vulnerabilities to phishing and ransomware across multiple languages. OT Shield offers active and passive discovery for operational technology networks, crucial for critical infrastructure. Provenance AI is a zero-day scanning engine, leveraging India-hosted AI models (Griffin, Eagle, Lion) to identify software vulnerabilities and ensure supply chain security. PrivacyOps AI and Identity Guard address DPDP compliance and machine identity protection, respectively.

TechD is building a robust channel partner ecosystem to accelerate market penetration for its new products. The company aims for 80% of its revenue to come from distributors and channel partners, with the remaining 20% from direct enterprise delivery. Strategic alliances, such as with Safeguard for AI models, ensure access to cutting-edge technology. A partnership with BSNL as a National Skill Development Partner will enable TechD to cater to AI and cybersecurity training requirements for government departments and PSUs.

TechD is developing one of India's largest Global Security Operation Centers (GSOC) in Ahmedabad, spanning 60,000 square feet. This facility, part of the 'TechD Cyber Valley' project, will house IT SOC, OT SOC for critical infrastructure, and the first Vehicle SOC in India. It will also include a product development unit, incubation, and accelerator programs to foster talent and new product innovation. The project faced a 1-1.5 month delay but is expected to be operational by August/September 2026.

Out of the IPO funds, ₹35 crore remains unutilized and will be deployed in the current financial year for product development, GTM strategies, and marketing. TechD has been approved under the Prime Minister's National Internship Scheme, providing stipends to engineering students (₹10,000/month, partially government-funded). This model generates a strong talent pipeline, supports operational delivery, and helps disrupt the market with cost-efficient services.