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BSE IT Technology Sector Regulatory Filings — October 25, 2026

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Executive Summary

The stream contains a single filing from L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS), an in-scope S&P BSE IT constituent, reporting Q2 FY27 results with revenue of ₹3,040 crore, up 3.4% QoQ and 12.1% YoY. EBIT margin expanded to 16.3% (up 60 bps QoQ and 220 bps YoY), a clear period-over-period operating improvement.

Headline net income of ₹548 crore (up 53.7% QoQ and 66.8% YoY) is flattered by a one-time ₹165 crore gain from the SWC divestment, so underlying earnings growth is materially lower than the reported figures suggest. Order momentum was strong, with large-deal TCV of $203 million (over 50% AI-led) and an annualized EI-led revenue run-rate of $120 million, though Auto Europe remained muted, Tech was described as stable, and a Medtech program is ramping down. Management guided to a ₹20 per share interim dividend and flagged a 50-80 bps margin headwind from a Q3 wage hike, so the near-term margin trajectory hinges on AI-led deal conversion. With DSO at 78 days (billed 60, unbilled 18) inside the guided 80-85 day range, working capital discipline appears intact. The overall read is constructive on fundamentals but mixed on quality of earnings and near-term margin direction.

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Investment Signals (11)

  • LTTS Revenue Momentum (BULLISH)
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    Q2 FY27 revenue of ₹3,040 crore grew 3.4% QoQ and 12.1% YoY, indicating accelerating sequential and annual growth

  • LTTS Margin Expansion (BULLISH)
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    EBIT margin of 16.3% rose 60 bps QoQ and 220 bps YoY, a material operating leverage improvement

  • LTTS Deal Wins (BULLISH)
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    Large-deal TCV of $203 million, over 50% AI-led, signals strong forward order book quality in higher-value AI engagements

  • LTTS EI Run-Rate (BULLISH)
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    Engineering Intelligence (EI)-led annualized revenue run-rate of $120 million points to a scaling new-growth vector

  • LTTS Earnings Quality (BEARISH)
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    Net income up 53.7% QoQ and 66.8% YoY includes a one-time ₹165 crore SWC divestment gain; ex-gain underlying growth is materially weaker

  • LTTS Auto Europe (BEARISH)
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    Management described Auto Europe as muted, an ongoing soft spot in the segment mix

  • LTTS Tech Vertical (BEARISH)
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    Tech segment described as stable/muted, limiting near-term upside from that vertical

  • LTTS Medtech Program (BEARISH)
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    Ramp-down of a Medtech program creates a revenue headwind in coming quarters

  • LTTS Shareholder Returns (BULLISH)
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    Guided ₹20 per share interim dividend supports income-oriented holders and signals cash generation confidence

  • LTTS Working Capital (BULLISH)
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    DSO of 78 days (billed 60, unbilled 18) sits within the guided 80-85 day range, consistent with disciplined collections

  • LTTS Per-Share Earnings (BULLISH)
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    Annualized continuing-operations EPS of ₹143.12 (quarterly ₹35.78) runs 23.5% above reported FY26 EPS of ₹115.89, though this includes non-recurring benefit

Risk Flags (7)

  • LTTS Margin Guidance/Wage Hike [HIGH RISK]
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    Management flagged a 50-80 bps margin impact from a Q3 wage hike, a direct headwind to the recently expanded 16.3% EBIT margin

  • LTTS Earnings Quality [HIGH RISK]
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    ₹165 crore one-time SWC divestment gain inflates reported net income growth of 66.8% YoY; core earnings trajectory is overstated by the headline

  • LTTS Auto Europe Exposure [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Muted Auto Europe performance persists as a demand drag in a key geographic/vertical segment

  • LTTS Medtech Revenue Decline [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Medtech program ramp-down will reduce revenue contribution, creating a sequential headwind

  • LTTS Tech Vertical Stagnation [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Tech described as stable/muted, indicating no meaningful growth engine in that segment

  • LTTS Deal Conversion Risk [MEDIUM RISK]
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    $203 million TCV is a bookings figure; conversion into revenue depends on ramp timing, and a meaningful portion is AI-led, which carries execution uncertainty

  • LTTS Receivables Watch [LOW RISK]
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    DSO of 78 days is near the top of the guided 80-85 day band and any drift higher would pressure cash conversion

Opportunities (7)

  • LTTS AI-Led Deal Pipeline (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Over 50% of $203 million large-deal TCV is AI-led, positioning LTTS for growth in higher-value AI engineering services

  • LTTS EI Revenue Scaling (OPPORTUNITY)
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    $120 million annualized EI-led run-rate provides a demonstrated new-growth base that could compound as AI adoption deepens

  • LTTS Margin Recovery Path (OPPORTUNITY)
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    With EBIT margin at 16.3%, up 220 bps YoY, operating leverage from AI mix and scale could offset the guided 50-80 bps wage-hike drag over time

  • LTTS Income Yield (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Guided ₹20 per share interim dividend provides near-term cash return, supporting total-return thesis alongside growth

  • LTTS Cleaner Post-Divestment Portfolio (OPPORTUNITY)
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    SWC divestment and Medtech ramp-down may simplify the business mix, potentially sharpening focus on higher-margin engineering services

  • LTTS Underlying EPS Re-rating (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Annualized continuing-operations EPS of ₹143.12 versus reported FY26 EPS of ₹115.89 suggests valuation support if the market looks through the one-time gain to core run-rate

  • LTTS Working Capital Improvement (OPPORTUNITY)
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    DSO within guided range and stated intent to report overall DSO going forward improves transparency and could support cash-flow-based valuation

Sector Themes (5)

  • AI-Led Deal Mix Shift (THEME)
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    LTTS's $203 million TCV with over 50% AI-led content and a $120 million EI run-rate illustrate AI becoming the primary driver of large-deal wins in Indian engineering services, with implications for mix and pricing power

  • Margin Pressure From Wage Inflation (THEME)
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    Guided 50-80 bps margin impact from a Q3 wage hike reflects a broader wage-cost pressure in Indian IT services that offsets operating leverage gains, requiring pricing or AI productivity to hold margins

  • Earnings Distortion From Portfolio Divestments (THEME)
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    The ₹165 crore SWC gain highlights how one-time divestment gains can materially inflate reported growth in Indian IT, making normalized earnings the key analytical lens for peer comparisons

  • Receivables Discipline Across Sector (THEME)
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    DSO of 78 days within an 80-85 day guided band, plus a commitment to disclose overall DSO, reflects a broader push toward transparent working-capital reporting in Indian IT services

  • Vertical Divergence in Demand (THEME)
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    Muted Auto Europe and Tech alongside Medtech ramp-down contrast with AI-led wins, indicating demand is bifurcating by vertical and technology focus rather than moving uniformly

Watch List (7)

  • LTTS Q3 FY27 Wage Hike Impact
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    Monitor realized margin against the guided 50-80 bps headwind from the Q3 wage hike, as this will test management's margin defense [Q3 FY27]

  • LTTS AI Deal Conversion
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    Track conversion of the $203 million TCV and the $120 million EI run-rate into reported revenue in upcoming quarters [Next quarterly results]

  • LTTS Interim Dividend Declaration
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    Confirm the ₹20 per share interim dividend and its record date, as it provides a near-term shareholder-return catalyst [Upcoming record date]

  • LTTS Auto Europe Recovery
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    Watch whether Auto Europe shows any sequential improvement from its muted status, a key geographic swing factor [Next quarterly results]

  • LTTS Medtech Ramp-Down Trajectory
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    Quantify the revenue loss as the Medtech program winds down to gauge sequential top-line pressure [Next quarterly results]

  • LTTS DSO Trend
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    Monitor overall DSO against the 80-85 day guidance band, as the company has committed to ongoing disclosure [Each quarter]

  • LTTS Underlying Earnings Normalization
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    Strip the ₹165 crore SWC gain to track core net income growth and validate the continuing-operations EPS run-rate of ₹143.12 [Next quarterly results]

Filing Analyses (1)
L&T Technology Services Limited Analyst/Investor Meet mixed materiality 7/10

25-10-2026

L&T Technology Services reported Q2 FY27 revenue of ₹3,040 crore, up 3.4% sequentially and 12.1% year-on-year, with EBIT margin of 16.3% (up 60 bps QoQ and 220 bps YoY) and net income of ₹548 crore including a one-time ₹165 crore gain from the SWC divestment. Management highlighted large deal TCV of $203 million (over 50% AI-led) and an annualized EI-led revenue run-rate of $120 million, but Auto Europe remained muted and Tech was described as stable/muted with a Medtech program ramping down, and management guided for a ₹20 per share interim dividend and a 50-80 bps margin impact from a Q3 wage hike.

  • · Q2 FY27 annualized EPS (continuing operations) of ₹143.12 (₹35.78 quarterly), up 23.5% vs reported FY26 EPS of ₹115.89
  • · Net income up 53.7% QoQ and 66.8% YoY; ex-one-time gain the underlying growth is lower
  • · Overall DSO 78 days (billed 60, unbilled 18), within guided 80-85 day range; will report overall DSO going forward
  • · Headcount rose marginally from 23,845 to 24,035; attrition 14.7%
  • · Mobility: Auto Europe remained muted; management cautioned Europe auto headwinds persisted in the quarter and expects recovery next year (6-12 months), while Auto Europe ~50% of Mobility is Auto
  • · Tech segment expected to be muted in Q3 with Medtech recovery now guided to Q4 after a major program ramped down
  • · Management disclosed a Q3 wage hike with an estimated 50-80 bps margin impact
  • · Management stated it owes ~$100M of extra deal wins from Q1 and intends to deliver it across Q3 and Q4 to keep a ~$200M per quarter pace
  • · Pipeline up more than 25% YoY; order bookings up year-on-year per management
  • · Interim dividend of ₹20 per share approved by Board

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