Datamatics Q1 Profit Rises 15.8 Per Cent to Rs 5.04 Billion

07 Aug 2025 CW Team

Commenting on the results, Rahul Kanodia, Vice Chairman and CEO, stated that the company delivered a strong performance in Q1 FY26, with revenue rising by 18.7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 4.68 billion. EBITDA stood at Rs 759 million, marking a 47.7 per cent increase from the same period last year. He noted that, despite cautious discretionary spending, the company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 16.2 per cent, supported by sustained cost optimisation efforts. Kanodia added that the focus remains on maintaining this momentum throughout the financial year.

He also highlighted the celebration of the Datamatics Group’s 50th anniversary, calling it a remarkable milestone. Over the last five decades, Datamatics has contributed to shaping India’s IT and BPO industries, evolving into a resilient and forward-looking enterprise. The group was founded by Dr Lalit Kanodia and continues to adapt with each wave of technological change. Kanodia expressed enthusiasm about future opportunities and thanked customers, employees, and investors for their continued support.

Sameer Kanodia, Managing Director and CEO of Lumina Datamatics, commented on the company’s healthy operational growth and expressed pride in receiving multiple recognitions for excellence in quality and HR practices from prestigious bodies such as the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry and ET Now.

For Q1 FY26, EBIT grew 32.5 per cent to Rs 564 million, while profit before tax (after exceptional items) rose 20.7 per cent to Rs 639 million. Profit after tax increased by 15.8 per cent to Rs 504 million. EPS (diluted) was Rs 8.52, up 15.7 per cent from the previous year. The company also reported Rs 4.57 billion in net cash and investments. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) stood at 56 days, improving slightly from 57 in FY25.

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Datamatics Global Services Ltd, a global digital technologies, operations, and experiences firm, along with its subsidiaries including Lumina Datamatics Ltd, has reported its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2025 (Q1 FY26).Commenting on the results, Rahul Kanodia, Vice Chairman and CEO, stated that the company delivered a strong performance in Q1 FY26, with revenue rising by 18.7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 4.68 billion. EBITDA stood at Rs 759 million, marking a 47.7 per cent increase from the same period last year. He noted that, despite cautious discretionary spending, the company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 16.2 per cent, supported by sustained cost optimisation efforts. Kanodia added that the focus remains on maintaining this momentum throughout the financial year.He also highlighted the celebration of the Datamatics Group’s 50th anniversary, calling it a remarkable milestone. Over the last five decades, Datamatics has contributed to shaping India’s IT and BPO industries, evolving into a resilient and forward-looking enterprise. The group was founded by Dr Lalit Kanodia and continues to adapt with each wave of technological change. Kanodia expressed enthusiasm about future opportunities and thanked customers, employees, and investors for their continued support.Sameer Kanodia, Managing Director and CEO of Lumina Datamatics, commented on the company’s healthy operational growth and expressed pride in receiving multiple recognitions for excellence in quality and HR practices from prestigious bodies such as the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry and ET Now.For Q1 FY26, EBIT grew 32.5 per cent to Rs 564 million, while profit before tax (after exceptional items) rose 20.7 per cent to Rs 639 million. Profit after tax increased by 15.8 per cent to Rs 504 million. EPS (diluted) was Rs 8.52, up 15.7 per cent from the previous year. The company also reported Rs 4.57 billion in net cash and investments. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) stood at 56 days, improving slightly from 57 in FY25.

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