Intellect Design Arena (INTELLECT) Q1 26/27 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Q1 FY27 saw total income reach INR 872 crore, up 19% year-on-year, with license-linked revenue growing 17% to INR 457 crore and 19 strategic wins secured, expanding the pipeline to INR 13,000 crore.

• The company’s growth is driven by an AI-first strategy, investments in eMACH.ai and Purple Fabric platforms, and a balanced approach across geographies and deal sizes.

• Expanded presence and strategic deal wins in North America, Europe, Middle East, India, and APAC, with notable digital transformations and high-value client engagements.

• Unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were approved and reviewed, reflecting continued compliance with Indian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements.

Financial highlights

• Q1 total income: INR 872 crore, up 19% year-on-year; license-led revenue: INR 457 crore, up 17% year-on-year; EBITDA: INR 194 crore (up 10% YoY); PBT: INR 135 crore (up 7% YoY); PAT: INR 102 crore (up 8% YoY).

• LTM total income: INR 3,299 crore (up 23% YoY); LTM EBITDA: INR 721 crore; LTM PBT: over INR 500 crore.

• Q1 collections: INR 763 crore, up 30% YoY; cash and equivalents at quarter-end: INR 1,269 crore, up 30% YoY.

• Consolidated revenue from operations for Q1 FY27 was Rs. 4,539.57 million, up from Rs. 3,773.86 million YoY; consolidated PAT was Rs. 584.24 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Management reiterated confidence in sustaining 15%-20% annual growth, supported by a robust pipeline and continued investments in AI and platform innovation.

• Operating leverage is expected to improve, with EBITDA margin anticipated to rise in FY 2027 compared to FY 2026.

• The company continues to monitor regulatory changes, particularly regarding new Labour Codes, and will adjust financial reporting as needed.