Persistent Systems Limited — PPTs, 20-01-2026: Investor Presentation

Persistent Systems delivered strong Q3FY26 financial results, marking its 23rd consecutive quarter of revenue growth. Revenue reached $422.5 million, up 17.3% YoY and 4.0% QoQ. In Indian Rupees, revenue grew 23.4% YoY to 3,778.21 Cr. Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at 439.45 Cr, an 17.8% YoY increase, while EBIT was 542.75 Cr, up 19.1% YoY. Margins were impacted by a one-time charge from New Labour Codes; adjusted, EBIT margin would be 16.7% and PAT margin 13.4%. The BFSI segment showed a rising revenue share.

The company is accelerating its AI-led, platform-driven strategy, leveraging platforms like SASVA and iAURA to drive enterprise AI transformation, focusing on boosting productivity and making data AI-ready.

Recent highlights include an interim dividend of ₹22 per share. Persistent was recognized as one of India's Most Valuable Brands by Kantar BrandZ and endorsed as a Microsoft Frontier Firm for its AI innovation. Key client wins reflect success in digital commerce and data-driven solutions. EPS for the quarter was ₹28.2, a 16.0% YoY jump.

Management noted sustained demand for data, cloud, and digital engineering. The CEO emphasized using Agentic AI internally as a 'customer zero' to boost productivity, anticipating a shift towards larger, more complex engagements.