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Revenue
₹531 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
27.5%
reported change
EBITDA
₹117 Cr
latest reported figure
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Happiest Minds reported Q3 FY25 revenue of INR 554 crore, up 27.5% YoY, driven by acquisitions (PureSoftware, Aureus) and strong BFSI growth. EBITDA margin was 21.1%, within the guided 20-22% range, despite investments in GenAI and new sales teams. PAT came in at INR 50 crore, up 1.2% sequentially. Management highlighted four transformational initiatives: acquisitions, GenAI business unit, verticalization, and a new Chief Growth Officer. GenAI has 15 POCs in progress, expected to convert to revenue next fiscal. The company aims to close FY25 near 30% constant currency growth. Key risks include EdTech softness and potential margin pressure from GenAI investments. Overall, the tone is confident with strong deal momentum and a robust pipeline.
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Guidance to track
- Management aims to close FY25 with constant currency growth as close to 30% as possible, with Q4 expected to show strong sequential growth.
- Management expects to end FY25 with EBITDA margins within the guided range of 20-22%, with nine-month EBITDA margin at 22.1%.
- Management aims for double-digit organic growth in FY26, driven by GenAI, new sales engine, and verticalization.
- Approximately 15 GenAI proof-of-concept projects are expected to convert into significant orders and projects in the next fiscal year.
Risks flagged
- EdTech revenue declined due to customer insourcing and platform completion; management expects the segment to remain slow.
- GenAI business unit is in investment mode, with $1.5M spent in nine months; margins could be pressured if revenue ramp-up is slower than expected.
- Attrition increased to 15.3% (seasonal), but if it persists, it could impact delivery and margins.
- BFSI growth is strong, but over-reliance on one vertical could be a risk if sector spending slows.
Key quotes
- We'd be disappointed if we don't move into double-digit organic growth next year.
- Our EBITDA margins are after the above investments and continue to be within the guided range of 20% to 22%. This is our 18th quarter where we have performed in line or ahead of our margin guidance.
- The adoption of this promising technology has picked up speed with our customers embarking into enterprise-wide adoption.
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