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Persistent Systems Q2 Profit Falls 25.4% to ₹351 Crore; Revenue Up 30.3%
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What Happened?
Persistent Systems reported a 25.4% decline in Q2 profit to ₹351 crore, despite a 30.3% increase in revenue to ₹4,664 crore, driven by growth in IT services.
Key points
- Q2 profit fell to ₹351 crore from the previous year.
- Revenue increased to ₹4,664 crore, a 30.3% rise.
- Operating margin decreased to 15% from 16.3% year-on-year.
- Order bookings totaled $633.5 million in total contract value.
- Revenue growth in dollar terms was 20%.
Key insights
- The decline in profit may prompt a reevaluation of cost management strategies.
- Continued revenue growth indicates strong demand for IT and AI services.
- The narrowing margin suggests potential pressure on profitability moving forward.
Why it matters
The financial performance highlights the challenges and growth opportunities in the IT services sector.
Entities
Persistent Systems· Company
Source
Business Standard
