Persistent Systems Limited — PPTs, 23-07-2025: Investor Presentation

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**1. Financial Highlights:**

Revenue for Q1 FY26 rose 3.9% QoQ to $389.7M ($3,333.6 Cr), up 18.8% YoY. Profit (PAT) jumped 7.4% QoQ to ₹424.94 Cr, an impressive 38.7% YoY growth. EBIT margin stands at 15.5% and PAT margin at 12.7%. TTM ACV bookings reached $1,512.1M. The balance sheet shows healthy cash and investments of ₹2,275.11 Cr.

**2. Strategic Initiatives & Growth Drivers:**

The company is pivoting to an AI-led, platform-driven strategy (Sixth Orbit), focusing on Agentic AI solutions and outcome-based models. They are scaling intellectual properties, with 55+ patents filed in AI, and leveraging platforms like SASVA and GenAI Hub for enterprise transformation.

**3. Business Developments:**

Key wins include AI-driven data warehouse modernization, new product development via Agentic AI, and digital banking platform co-engineering. Leadership has been strengthened with the appointment of a new Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing Officer.

**4. Market Position & Competitive Advantage:**

Positioned as an "Ecosystem Orchestrator" with extensive AI/ML/GenAI certifications, the company serves 20 of Fortune 50 companies and top players across key sectors. Recognized as the fastest-growing Indian IT brand by Brand Finance and a leader in Digital Engineering and Talent Readiness.

**5. Investor Implications:**

The company demonstrates strong execution with 21 consecutive quarters of revenue growth and robust profit expansion. Strategic pivot to AI-led services, strong bookings, and consistent industry accolades indicate positive growth potential. Operational metrics also remain healthy.