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Revenue
₹63,437 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
1.3%
reported change
EBITDA
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TCS reported Q1 FY26 revenue of INR 63,437 crore (+1.3% YoY) but constant currency revenue declined 3.1% YoY, reflecting intensified discretionary spending delays and project deferrals. Operating margin was 24.5%, down YoY due to capacity buildup and demand contraction. Total contract value was robust at $9.4 billion (+13.2% YoY), yet revenue conversion lagged. Management noted that international revenue should improve in FY26 vs FY25, but near-term visibility remains low due to trade uncertainty. Key risk: if trade deals are delayed, client decision-making may remain sluggish, further pressuring Q2 revenue.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects constant currency international revenue to be better in FY26 than FY25, though overall growth aspiration remains high.
- CEO stated Q2 should be at least better than Q1 if no additional project delays occur.
- CFO cited improving utilization, productivity, and pyramid as key levers to improve margins from current levels.
Risks flagged
- CEO noted that until most trade deals are announced, lack of clarity will persist, potentially delaying decision-making further.
- CFO acknowledged carrying excess capacity due to demand contraction, which may pressure margins until growth resumes.
- Decline in BFSI Europe was partly due to completion of a large engagement, with structural delays also contributing.
- Advance purchase order received but circle-wise POs awaited; execution timeline and margin impact unclear.
Key quotes
- We saw cost pressures in our customers causing previously unseen project costs, deferrals, and decision delays that resulted in less-than-expected revenue conversion.
- If there are no further delays, Q2 should be at least better than Q1, but we need to wait and watch based on what happens in the market.
- We are not starting seeing that so far. Because, as you know, even with China, they have a framework deal. The actual deal and tariffs have not been announced.
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