Datamatics Global Services Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Datamatics reported Q1 FY27 revenue growth of 9.9% year-on-year to INR 513.9 crores, with EBITDA rising and margins expanding by 343 basis points to 19.7%. Management attributed the performance to AI-led deal wins, cost discipline, and the completed integration of TNQTech into Lumina Datamatics. The company also discussed segment-wise performance, client concentration, cash balances, and its multi-year revenue outlook during the Q&A.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue: INR 513.9 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Our revenue for Q1 FY27 grew at 9.9% on a year-on-year basis to INR 513.9 crores.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR 101.1 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“EBITDA for the quarter stood at INR 101.1 crores, representing a 31.1% year-on-year increase, while our EBITDA margins improved by 343 basis points to 19.7%.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 19.7% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 19.7%, reflecting an expansion of 343 basis points year-on-year.”
Ankush Akar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBIT: INR 78.4 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our EBIT stood at INR 78.4 crores, a growth of 39% year-on-year.”
Ankush Akar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBIT margin: 15.3% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our EBIT margin for the quarter was 15.3%, reflecting an expansion of 319 basis points year-on-year.”
Ankush Akar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT after non-controlling interest: INR 72.3 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our PAT after non-controlling interest was INR 72.3 crores, up by 43.5% year-on-year.”
Ankush Akar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT margin: 13.6% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our PAT margin stood at 13.6% for the quarter.”
Ankush Akar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Digital Operations revenue: INR 296.8 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“In terms of segment, Digital Operations revenue for the quarter stood at INR 296.8 crores, which is up by 16.1% year-on-year.”
Ankush Akar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Digital Technologies revenue: INR 153.1 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Digital Technologies revenue for the quarter stood at INR 153.1 crores, which is up by 6.1% year-on-year.”
Ankush Akar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Digital Experiences revenue: INR 64 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Digital Experiences revenue stood at INR 64 crores, which is down by 5.3% year-on-year.”
Ankush Akar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net cash and investments: INR 710.2 crores (as of June 30, 2026)
p. 5
“Our net cash and investments (net of debt) stood at INR 710.2 crores.”
Ankush Akar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Billed DSO: 60 days (as of June 2026)
p. 5
“Our billed DSO was at 60 days as of June 2026.”
Ankush Akar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Revenue growth — high single-digit growth · FY27
stated firmly by Rahul Kanodia
p. 7
“So, we have projected a high single-digit growth in our guidance. We are maintaining that.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — closer to 20% · this financial year
stated as an aspiration by Rahul Kanodia
p. 7
“We are looking at about, roughly 0.5% improvement in this financial year. So, we should be hitting closer to 20% this financial year.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
AI R&D spend — approximately INR 40-50 crores · this year
stated firmly by Rahul Kanodia
p. 5
“We will keep it at approximately the same level because right now, there's a lot happening in that space, and we need to keep abreast with what's happening with latest technology, plus we are investing in the platform that we are building.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue target — INR 3,000-odd crores · 3-year window
stated as an aspiration by Rahul Kanodia
p. 8
“So, we are looking at about a 3-year window of about INR 3,000-odd crores.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — 19% to 20% · year-end
stated firmly by Rahul Kanodia
p. 9
“We are roughly maintaining the same 19% to 20% EBITDA margins.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management will maintain R&D spend at approximately the same level as before due to fast-moving developments in AI.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by Yajat Shah: What is the guidance on AI R&D spend for the year?
p. 5
“We will keep it at approximately the same level because right now, there's a lot happening in that space, and we need to keep abreast with what's happening with latest technology, plus we are investing in the platform that we are building.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they are in dialogue with companies for M&A but nothing has matured yet.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by Yajat Shah: Is there a plan for a buyback or acquisition with the cash balance?
p. 5
“We are in dialogue with some companies from an M&A point of view. And no conversation has matured to the level that we need to sort of report it, but we are in dialogue with some companies.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it would be difficult to separate AI reporting since AI is becoming integral to most projects.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by Yajat Shah: Will the company report segment-wise data for AI as a service?
p. 6
“So, it may be difficult to fully pull out only AI because everything will be automated on the back of AI.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management pointed to traction in KAi underwriting and modernization solutions driving future growth.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by George John: What are the growth aspirations for the Digital Technologies segment given muted growth and margin pressure?
p. 6
“So, we are seeing a good traction we are getting on the KAi underwriting solution and the KAiSDLC and KAiBRE solutions.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed revenue booking has begun with one customer and more expected soon.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by George John: Has the company started booking revenue for the underwriting product?
p. 7
“We have started booking. We've got the first customer. We'll have a few more very soon.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management reiterated high single-digit growth guidance for the year while noting some market softness.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by Nishita Shanklesha: Will the strong Q1 growth trajectory continue for the full year?
p. 7
“There is still a degree of softness in the market because of the war and the uncertainties.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said TNQTech is fully integrated into Digital Operations revenue and growing at around 12-14%.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by Nishita Shanklesha: How much did TNQTech contribute to Q1 revenue post integration?
p. 7
“But I think the growth rate was, I don't have the exact numbers with me, somewhere in the range of about 12% to 14%.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they expect overall margins to approach 20% this year, with adjustments for R&D investment showing healthier underlying margins.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by Yajat Shah: Does the company plan to shift toward higher publishing-segment margins over time?
p. 7
“So, across the board, we are at about 19-odd percent EBITDA margin. We are looking at about, roughly 0.5% improvement in this financial year.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management outlined a roughly 3-year target of INR 3,000 crores combining organic and inorganic growth.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by Ritika Sheth: Does the company have a 5-year blueprint for revenue or margins by 2030-2032?
p. 8
“So, we are looking at about a 3-year window of about INR 3,000-odd crores. We are about INR 2,000 crores right now roughly.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management cited customer in-house automation and captive center setups as key risks to outsourcing budgets, alongside global economic uncertainty.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by Pratik Jagtap: What are the key risks for FY27 or the next year?
p. 9
“So tworisks. One is automation by themselves and the second is the captives.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said deal sizes are actually increasing despite shorter project tenures, with no major margin impact.
Answered by Rahul Kanodia
Asked by Pratik Jagtap: Are smaller project sizes affecting margins or deal size?
p. 10
“So, actually, our deal sizes are going up. It's just that they're not the annuity types. The deal size have actually gone up. But margins are where they are.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Customers automating in-house instead of outsourcing, shrinking outsourcing budgets
p. 9
“And if they do a lot of automation, which they will and they choose not to outsource the automation to companies like Datamatics and third-party organizations, but try to do things themselves, then the outsourcing budgets will shrink, and that would have a pressure on all companies in the outsourcing world in India, particularly.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Customers setting up their own captive centers (GCCs) instead of outsourcing
p. 9
“And also their move towards captives. Some of the organizations are looking at setting up their own captives.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Global economic and geopolitical uncertainty from ongoing war affecting market demand
p. 9
“Right now, there's some degree of softness because of this uncertainty of the war.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Increased competition from well-funded local tech startups and internal captive tech teams
p. 8
“But we do see competitive situations coming up with many local auto tech companies who are well funded, who are bringing new technology solutions to the market.”
Rahul Kanodia, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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