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Revenue
₹37,933 Cr
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Revenue YoY
4.2%
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Infosys reported a solid Q1 FY24 with constant currency revenue growth of 4.2% YoY and 1% QoQ, driven by strong large deal wins totaling $2.3 billion (56% net new) and a robust operating margin of 20.8%. Growth was led by manufacturing (+21%) and life sciences (+14%), while financial services and telecom faced discretionary spending cuts. The company revised its FY24 revenue guidance downward to 1%-3.5% constant currency, citing delayed mega deal ramp-ups and volume softness. Management highlighted a comprehensive margin expansion program across five pillars and strong traction in generative AI with 80 client projects. Risks include prolonged discretionary slowdown and delayed deal conversions.
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Guidance to track
- Lowered from 4%-7% due to discretionary spending cuts and delayed mega deal ramp-ups.
- Margin guidance unchanged despite revenue headwinds, supported by cost optimization.
- Program includes pyramid efficiency, automation, portfolio improvement, indirect cost reduction, and value-based pricing.
Risks flagged
- Clients in financial services, telecom, and high-tech are pausing or slowing transformation projects, which could persist if macro conditions worsen.
- Mega deals signed are taking longer to transition and generate revenue, pushing benefits to later in FY24 or beyond.
- Salary hikes are under active consideration, which could offset cost savings and pressure margins if not managed carefully.
- Intense competition in large and mega deals could compress pricing or reduce win rates, though management noted no change in win rate.
Key quotes
- We had a strong quarter in Q1. Our Q1 growth was solid at 4.2% year-on-year and 1% quarter-on-quarter in constant currency.
- We are changing our revenue growth guidance for this financial year to growth of 1%-3.5% in constant currency.
- We have an ambition to improve our operating margin in the future periods. Our operating margin guidance for the financial year remains unchanged at 20%-22%.
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