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HCL Tech’s weak Q1 revenue hints at demand concerns
HCL Tech's Q1 FY25 results were mixed, with better-than-expected net profit due to higher other income offsetting disappointing revenue growth. Operating margins were under pressure as anticipated, and the company secured fewer new deals compared to the previous quarter, a trend also seen in its larger competitor, TCS.
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HCL Tech Q1 Results: Cons PAT jumps 20% YoY to Rs 4,257 crore, beats estimates
HCL Tech Q1 Results: Profit rose 7% from the previous quarter, while revenue dipped 1.5%. Constant currency revenue increased 6% year-on-year but fell 1.6% quarter-on-quarter. EBIT increased 7% year-on-year to Rs 4,795 crore but decreased 4% quarter-on-quarter.
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Citigroup Q2 Results: Profit beats on surge in investment banking, services strength; but shares fall 3%
The third-largest U.S. lender reported a profit of $1.52 per share for the three months ending June 30, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.39, according to LSEG data. Warren Kornfeld, senior vice president in the financial institutions group at Moody’s Ratings, noted that these results highlight Citi's challenging path toward achieving its shareholder returns target of 11% to 12%, up from 7.2% in the second quarter.
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HCLTech Q1 result; Nasscom on Karnataka gig workers’ bill
India’s third IT major HCLTech’s Q1 profit is up 20% to Rs 4,257 crore. This and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.
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We are happy with Q1 results but not in a position to say TCS is on a growth path again: CEO
TCS foresees FY25 outperforming FY24, leveraging AI and cost optimization despite market volatility, BFSI challenges, and election impacts. With Q1 achievements, reduced attrition, strategic headcount growth, and strong India business, performance remains robust. Investments in talent, discretionary project validation, and technology adaptation sustain a healthy order book, even amid fewer mega deals and extended decision-making cycles.
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TCS, Infy power D-Street to fresh record highs! Sensex soars 900 points, Nifty tops 24,500 for the first time
Indian markets rose Friday, led by TCS's strong June quarter. Sensex climbed 281 points, Nifty50 up 93 points. Stocks like TCS, Infosys, and Adani Ports surged. Maruti fell. US inflation data raised September Fed rate cut chances, noted by CME FedWatch. RBI's Das predicted 5% retail inflation. Powell's testimony hinted at possible rate cuts.
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TCS Q1 profit rises 8.7%; wage hikes, demand slump drag sequential numbers
TCS's June quarter net profit decreased 3.16% to Rs 12,040 crore due to wage hikes for its 600,000-plus workforce; net profit increased 8.7% YoY. Revenue rose 5.4% to Rs 62,613 crore. BSNL deal drove 61.8% India growth. The deal pipeline is $8.3 billion, AI projects at $1.5 billion. Operating margin is 24.7%. Interim dividend Rs 10 per share.
HCL Tech Q1 Results Preview: PAT may grow 6% YoY to Rs 3,745 crore, revenue uptick seen at 6.5%
Revenue for the quarter is projected to be Rs 27,997 crore, marking a 6.5% increase over the same quarter of the previous financial year, according to average estimates. Although the company is expected to report year-on-year growth in profit after tax (PAT), a sequential decline is anticipated due to project completions and reduced discretionary spending.
TCS Q1 results; Pine Labs, Swiggy valuations slashed
Indian IT bellwether TCS kicked off the tech earnings season with a 9% YoY growth in net profit for the June quarter. This and more on today's ETtech Top 5.
TCS Q1 Results: Cons PAT rises 9% YoY to Rs 12,040 crore, beats estimates
TCS Q1 Results: IT bellwether TCS reported a 9% YoY growth in its June quarter consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 12,040 crore, compared to Rs 11,120 crore in the same quarter last financial year. This profit exceeded the Street estimate of Rs 11,900 crore. Additionally, the company's board recommended a dividend of Rs 10 per share.
For IT, FY25 may turn out to be almost a déjà vu of FY24: Ankur Rudra, JP Morgan
Ankur Rudra says FY25 is turning out to be almost a déjà vu of FY24. We will barely see any improvement across the sector. Last year, growth was, like you said, low to mid-single digits. This year growth will again be low to mid-single digits. FY26, at the moment the visibility is relatively weak.
D-Street's cooling earnings momentum set to challenge stock rally
HDFC Bank Ltd. and Bank of Baroda Ltd. posted a sequential drop in credit growth, suggesting that lenders — who have the highest weighting in the index are struggling to keep up the rapid expansion seen in recent years.
Accenture acquires Excelmax Technologies to expand semiconductor design services
Accenture acquired semiconductor firm Excelmax, adding 450 professionals and expanding into AI, automotive, and consumer devices. Following the XtremeEDA acquisition and $2.3 billion in investments in Q3 FY24, CEO Patil cited new innovation opportunities. Group Chief Narain highlighted generative AI. Excelmax excels in design-to-layout execution, crucial for Accenture's comprehensive silicon solutions. Financial terms remain undisclosed.
Q1 results, FII action among 10 factors to impact D-Street mood this week
Nifty gained 1.2%, driven by IT, energy, and pharma stocks. U.S. labor data, TCS earnings, Rupee vs. Dollar, Bank Nifty, oil prices, FIIs, IPO action, and dividends will influence markets next week. Bulls maintain strength with positive sentiment and broader market participation, expecting some consolidation.
Q-comm audits; modest Q1 for IT firms
Happy Wednesday! Due to recent hygiene lapses by quick commerce, the government has intensified surprise inspections of their warehouses. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Indian software sector earnings will remain modest in Q1: here’s why
Infosys and LTIMindtree are expected to lead a modest increase in average growth for Indian software service providers in the first quarter of FY25. However, previous top performers, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCLTech, may see pressure on profits and margins as they work to reignite growth.
Infosys, Tech Mahindra among 6 IT stocks that could surprise positively in Q1 results: JM Financial
Stating that Tech Mahindra remains a ‘buy' on turnaround hopes while KPIT Technologies and Tata Technologies are structural bets on auto ER&D theme, domestic brokerage firm JM Financial believes that Q1 results for the IT sector could positively surprise the street.
IT stocks rally up to 4% as an early indicator of Q1 earnings just gave green signals
Indian IT stocks surged following positive results from Accenture, with Persistent Systems leading the gains. Analysts expect a strong demand environment to drive healthy earnings growth.
Q4 results: Stable costs boost India Inc. profits
Steady costs and firm domestic demand supported corporate performance in the March quarter.
Apollo Hospitals Q4 Results: Net profit rises 76% YoY to Rs 254 crore
Revenue grew 15% YoY to Rs.4,944 crore in Q4FY24. The earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and ammortisation (EBITDA), EBITDA rose 31% YoY to Rs.640 crore in Q4FY24. The EBITDA margins expanded 161 basis points YoY to 12.95%.
Ashish Kacholia-backed smallcap stock jumps 8% after company's Q4 PAT rises 153%
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services, a smallcap company supported by ace investor Ashish Kacholia, saw its shares surge by almost 8% to Rs 338 on Friday's trading session on the BSE. This spike followed the announcement of strong fourth-quarter results.
ChatGPT Effect? 7,000 IIT students still jobless as placement season ends; Institute sends SOS to alumni for help
Over 7,000 IIT students remain unplaced as the 2023-24 placement season ends. IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and BITS are seeking help from alumni to secure jobs for these graduates. Economic factors and technological advances, such as the rise of ChatGPT, have contributed to the decline in placements, with many companies adopting a cautious hiring approach.
Airtel to deploy FWA on SA network, full scale impact likely in FY2Q: Gopal Vittal
Bharti Airtel is deploying fixed wireless access (FWA) services in 25 cities. The full-scale impact is anticipated in the second quarter, crucial for 5G monetization and follows a standalone architecture approach like Reliance Jio.
Dixon Technologies Q4 Results: Net profit rises 20% YoY to Rs 97 crore
The electronics manufacturer has over two dozen production facilities across the country. Dixon makes smartphones and feature phones for brands such as Xiaomi, Motorola, Samsung and Jio, and is in talks with other global brands for more manufacturing orders.
Dixon Technologies Q4 results: PAT rises 20% YoY at Rs 97 crore; revenue jumps 52%
Electronic manufacturing service provider, Dixon Technologies on Wednesday announced a 20% year-on-year (YoY) rise in PAT at Rs 97 crore for the fourth quarter of FY24 while the revenues stood at Rs 4,675 crore, surging 52% YoY.
Tata Tech shares dip 5% as brokerages reduce target prices. Should you buy?
Tata Tech Share Price: Tata Tech reported its quarterly earnings for the second time on 3rd May wherein their net profit stood at Rs 157.24 crore for the quarter ended March 2024, which was down 27% on a year-on-year basis while the consolidated revenue from operations for the reported quarter stood at Rs 1,301.05 crore, lower by 7.22% YoY.
Tata Technologies Q4 Results: Cons PAT falls 27% YoY to Rs 157 crore; dividend declared at Rs 10.05 per share
Tata Technologies Q4 Results: The company's board recommended a special dividend of Rs. 1.65 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. The consolidated revenue from operations for the reported quarter stood at Rs 1,301.05 crore, lower by 7.22% on a YoY basis against Rs 1,402.39 crore reported in the year-ago period.
Deals, hiring show HCL Tech can tap expected IT bounce
Revenue in the major markets of the US and Europe grew sequentially by 4.2% and 2.3%, respectively, while major business verticals also showed higher revenue. But what sets HCLTech apart from peers is the fact that it continued to add headcount during the quarter.
Q4 results: How LTTS, Cyient, Zensar Technologies and Laurus Labs fared in March quarter
LTTS reported 8% YoY growth in net profit at Rs 1,304 crore while the standalone revenue stood at Rs 9,647 crore, up by 9%.
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