Datamatics Q3FY26 Revenue Rises 20% on AI Push

30 Jan 2026 CW Team

Datamatics Global Services Ltd reported a robust financial performance for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, supported by operational efficiencies and disciplined cost management. Standalone revenue from operations rose 19.9 per cent year-on-year to Rs 5,101 million, while EBITDA increased 76.4 per cent to Rs 962 million. EBITDA margin expanded to 18.9 per cent, reflecting a sharp improvement over the previous year.

Profit after tax stood at Rs 364 million, impacted by a one-time exceptional charge of Rs 403 million linked to changes in labour codes. Excluding the exceptional item, profitability remained healthy with strong margin expansion.

During the quarter, the company intensified investments in enterprise AI, including the rollout of Google Gemini Enterprise AI across operations. Subsidiary Lumina Datamatics continued to strengthen its digital publishing and eCommerce platforms, with a focus on AI-led automation and data-driven solutions.

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