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    Tech Mahindra

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    Information Technology·16 Jul 2025
    Management Summary

    Tech Mahindra delivered a resilient Q1 FY26 performance despite challenging macro conditions, achieving the seventh consecutive quarter of margin expansion while maintaining steady revenue growth. The company's focused execution on operational efficiency and deal momentum positioned it well despite sectoral headwinds in automotive and semiconductor industries. With strong AI capabilities development and strategic talent additions, TechM demonstrated continued progress toward its FY27 transformation goals.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue of US$1,564 million with 0.4% YoY growth, marking 7th consecutive quarter of margin expansion

    • EBIT margin improved to 11.1% from 10.5% despite macro headwinds and seasonal factors

    • Strong deal momentum with TCV of US$809 million, representing 44% growth on LTM basis

    • Mixed vertical performance: BFSI leading with 4.7% growth, while Manufacturing and Hi-Tech facing headwinds

    • AI strategy gaining traction with 200+ enterprise-grade agents and 77,000+ employees trained

    • Added 2 new $50 million clients, demonstrating ability to scale strategic relationships

    • Strong leadership appointments including Amol Phadke as Chief Transformation Officer from Google

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    07 metrics
    1. 01Revenue1,564 Mn+0.4%YoY
    2. 02Revenue (INR)₹13,351 Cr+2.7%YoY
    3. 03EBIT Margin11.1%0%YoY
    4. 04PAT133 Mn+30%YoY
    5. 05PAT Margin8.5%+2%YoY

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    EBIT Margin
    15%
    		High
    Profitability
    Tax Rate
    27%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Manufacturing and Automotive sector weakness

    Manufacturing declined 4% due to discretionary spending cuts in automotive sector, impacted by tariff concerns and recession risk — Other acknowledged

    medium

    Hi-Tech and Semiconductor client cuts

    Hi-Tech declined 3.3% with client-specific semiconductor issues involving sharp cuts in FTE and discretionary spending — Other acknowledged

    medium

    Macro environment not returning to normal growth

    Management acknowledged that FY26 growth expectations haven't materialized as planned in original FY27 strategy — Other acknowledged

    medium

    DSO increase due to collection delays

    Free cash flow impacted by DSO increase, but management expects normalization in next quarter — Other acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “We have seen a slowdown in the Auto sector and in Manufacturing more broadly... We have also seen some slowdown in the Hi-Tech vertical... Apart from that, we have not seen a significant change in demand momentum across the board”

    Management provided clear sector-wise demand assessment, identifying specific areas of weakness while maintaining overall market stability

    asked by Ankur Rudra - J.P. Morgan

    1 min read4 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Resilient Performance Amid Macro Headwinds

    Tech Mahindra achieved its seventh consecutive quarter of margin expansion despite challenging macro conditions, with EBIT margin improving to 11.1%. Revenue of $1,564 million reflected stability with 0.4% YoY growth, though constant currency performance showed pressures from automotive and semiconductor weakness. The company's operational discipline through Project Fortius continued delivering efficiency gains while maintaining pricing discipline.

    02

    Mixed Vertical Performance with Clear Trends

    BFSI emerged as the fastest growing vertical at 4.7% YoY, driven by Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customer engagements in asset management, payments, and platform capabilities. Communications showed stabilization with 2.5% growth supported by top client spending stabilization. However, Manufacturing declined 4% due to automotive softness and discretionary spending cuts, while Hi-Tech fell 3.3% due to semiconductor industry restructuring and client-specific budget cuts.

    03

    AI Strategy and Innovation Leadership

    The company's 'AI Delivered Right' strategy gained momentum with a portfolio of 200+ enterprise-grade AI agents across industry segments, several already at scale with clients. TechM trained 77,000+ employees in AI and Gen-AI, leveraging its experienced workforce advantage. Key initiatives included hosting INNOVERSE 2025 innovation day, launching TechM Zenith leadership program with INSEAD, and strengthening ecosystem partnerships with NUIX, ServiceNow, and Cisco.

    04

    Strong Deal Momentum and Leadership Strengthening

    Deal TCV reached $809 million with 44% LTM growth, demonstrating broad-based wins across verticals including strategic partnerships with leading wireless operators, hi-tech companies, and fashion brands. The company added Amol Phadke as Chief Transformation Officer from Google, bringing 25+ years of experience in AI, cloud, and networks. Two new $50 million clients were added, reinforcing the strategy of scaling strategic relationships.

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