US Services Business Stagnation
US services revenue remained flat due to H1 visa issues and AI-related headwinds, with no near-term recovery visibility.
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Risks carried through the record.
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Delays in US Deal Closures
A large US customer deal expected in Q3 shifted to Q4, indicating potential lumpiness in product revenue recognition.
Elevated Capex Impacting Cash Flow
Capex of INR 60-65 crore plus INR 15 crore for UAE data center may pressure cash reserves, which stood at ~INR 100 crore.
Stock Issue with Partners/Distributors
A stock issue with partners is causing ~INR 3 crore quarterly P&L impact, expected to normalize in 1-2 quarters.
Middle East order delays due to geopolitical tensions
Management noted that Middle East orders expected in March were delayed due to the war, impacting order book conversion.
Legal dispute with 3i Infotech unresolved
The dispute with 3i Infotech remains unresolved; no police or SEBI complaints received yet, but legal notices have been exchanged.
Slow sales cycle in Europe for Cryptos cross-selling
Cross-selling CLM platform into Cryptos' customer base faces long sales cycles typical of European banks, delaying expected profits.
Potential impact of Google root certificate policy change
Google's policy change on multi-purpose certificates could affect US product business, though management downplayed near-term impact.