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    SIFY
    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q1 FY27)

    SIFY TECHNOLOGIES Q1 FY27 earnings call SIFY

    Jul 15, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Sify Technologies Q1 FY27 — Strong EBITDA Growth and Data Center Expansion

    Sify Technologies reported a strong start to FY27, driven by significant growth in adjusted EBITDA and revenue, primarily from its Data Center Co-location and Network Services segments. The company continues to strategically invest in capacity expansion and network modernization to capitalize on India's digital transformation, particularly in AI and cloud-intensive workloads. While managing costs and optimizing cash flow, Sify is also actively pursuing an IPO for its data center subsidiary and exploring alternative funding for its substantial CapEx plans.

    Highlights

    4

    • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 42% year-over-year to INR 3,005 million.

    • Revenue grew by 15% year-over-year to INR 1,235 million.

    • Sold 5 megawatts of data center capacity during the quarter.

    • Increased fiber nodes by 7% year-over-year to 1,238 across the country.

    Concerns

    2

    • IT Digital Services revenue declined year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter, remaining negative EBITDA.

    • Data center EBITDA margins fell from 45% to 43% due to a one-off power tariff revision.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Data Center Capacity Delivery
    about 100 megawatts
    high materiality
    High
    Data Center Capacity Under Construction
    another 150 megawatts
    high materiality
    High
    CapEx Outlook
    likely to be higher
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Edge Data Centers Plan
    about 10 to 12 edge data centers
    medium materiality
    Medium
    81 MW Signed Capacity Revenue Generation
    start generating from end of quarter 2, but it will reflect significantly in Q3 and Q4
    high materiality
    High
    Revenue Generating Capacity (Next Year)
    north of 220-230 MW
    high materiality
    High
    Network Services Revenue Growth
    reasonably good
    low materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Network Services
    Expected to grow organically at a reasonably good pace.
    Percentage of total revenue: 39%
    		INR 481.65 million———
    Data Center Co-location Services
    EBITDA was largely flat despite revenue growth, due to a one-off power tariff revision impacting margins. The company is working to pass on costs to customers.
    Percentage of total revenue: 42%EBITDA margin: 43%Prior EBITDA margin: 45%
    		INR 518.7 million—10%INR 292 million
    IT Digital Services
    Experienced revenue decline and continued negative EBITDA. The company is focusing on services revenue and actively working to reduce losses and achieve profitability.
    Percentage of total revenue: 19%
    		INR 234.65 milliondeclinedeclinenegative EBITDA

    Operational metrics

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    Revenue
    INR 1,235 million15% over same quarter last year
    Q1 FY27

    Consolidated revenue for the quarter.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    INR 3,005 million42% over same quarter last year
    Q1 FY27

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA.

    Profit for the quarter
    INR 65 million
    Q1 FY27

    Net profit for the quarter. Explicitly requested by user to be routed here despite being a GAAP net income figure.

    Capital expenditure
    INR 6,708 million
    Q1 FY27

    Total capital expenditure during the quarter.

    Cash balance
    INR 4,597 million
    Q1 FY27 end

    Cash balance at the end of the quarter.

    Equity (FY26 end)
    INR 24,994 million
    FY26 end

    Equity figure reported in the previous results press release. Explicitly requested by user to be routed here.

    Equity (Q1 FY27)
    INR 18,933 million
    Q1 FY27 end

    Equity figure after reclassification of CCDs as debt. Explicitly requested by user to be routed here.

    Data center capacity sold
    5 megawatts
    Q1 FY27

    Capacity sold during the quarter.

    Fiber nodes
    1,2387% increase over same quarter last year
    Q1 FY27 end

    Total number of fiber nodes across the country.

    Data center operational live revenue-generating capacity
    134 megawatts
    Q1 FY27 end

    Current live and revenue-generating data center capacity.

    Data center design capacity
    188 megawatts
    Q1 FY27 end

    Total designed capacity of existing data centers.

    Edge data centers completed
    2
    Q1 FY27 end

    Number of edge data centers already built.

    Edge data centers under construction
    2
    Q1 FY27

    Additional edge data centers currently being built.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Uncertainty in IPO timing for Sify Infinite SpacesNear-term

    Market appetite for IPO is being evaluated by bankers.

    Mitigation: Company is ready for listing; Kotak has offered equity support if IPO is delayed; other strategic investors have shown interest.

    Impact of power tariff revision on data center marginsQ1 FY27 (one-off)

    One-off event, caused data center EBITDA margin to fall from 45% to 43%.

    Mitigation: Working with customers to potentially pass on the increased cost.

    Continued negative EBITDA and revenue decline in IT Digital ServicesOngoing

    Revenue declined YoY and QoQ, segment remains negative EBITDA.

    Mitigation: Focusing on services revenue over project-based; active work to reduce losses quarter-on-quarter with board guidance for profitability soon.

    Q&A highlights

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    What is the potential timing for the Sify Infinite Spaces IPO?

    Bankers are actively evaluating the right market timing for the IPO, and the company is ready for listing once advised.

    “As far as the IPO timing is concerned, the bankers are actively evaluating the right time where the market appetite will be good, and we'll appreciate the quality of the asset we are. From the company side, we stay ready for listing once the bankers advise us on going ahead.”

    asked by Greg Burns · answered by M. Vijay Kumar

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    India's Digital Transformation and Sify's Strategic Alignment

    India's digital transformation is accelerating, becoming a business imperative for organizations investing in technology for productivity, resilience, and customer experience. Sify is aligning its investments with these long-term trends, leveraging progressive policy initiatives, expanding digital infrastructure, and a deep talent pool. The company's integrated portfolio of data centers, network, and digital services supports customers in modernizing their technology environments and preparing for an AI-enabled future, positioning India as a global technology innovation hub.

    02

    Operational Foundation and Investment Strategy

    Sify continues to strengthen its operational foundation through disciplined execution, improved resource utilization, and targeted investments. The company is expanding capacity, modernizing its network, and enhancing technology platforms to meet emerging demand from AI, cloud, and data-intensive workloads. While these investments influence depreciation, interest, and people costs, they are aligned with long-term growth objectives and supported by prudent risk management and financial planning, aiming to maintain a strong balance sheet and financial flexibility.

    03

    Data Center Expansion and Capacity Outlook

    The data center business remains a key growth driver, with 5 megawatts of capacity sold in Q1 FY27. The company currently has 134 megawatts of operational, revenue-generating capacity and 188 megawatts of designed capacity. An additional 100 megawatts are expected to be delivered this fiscal year, with another 150 megawatts under construction. Sify also plans to build 10 to 12 edge data centers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities over the next few years, with two already completed and two more under construction.

    04

    IPO and Funding Strategy for Growth

    Sify is actively pursuing an IPO for its data center subsidiary, Sify Infinite Spaces, with bankers evaluating optimal timing. In the event of IPO delays, Kotak has committed to providing equity support for the company's growth initiatives. This strategic funding approach ensures that Sify can continue its significant CapEx investments, which are expected to be higher in the coming quarters⏳, to meet customer demand and expand its infrastructure.

    05

    Digital Services Business Challenges and Focus

    The IT Digital Services segment experienced a revenue decline year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter, and continues to report negative EBITDA. Management is actively working to reduce losses and achieve profitability by focusing on services revenue rather than project-based revenue. Despite the current challenges, there is a clear directive from the board to improve the segment's financial performance, with efforts already showing a reduction in loss compared to the previous year and sequential quarter.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.