LTM Q1 FY27 profit rises 17.1% to ₹1,468.6 crore
LTM Limited reported a 17.1% YoY increase in net profit to ₹1,468.6 crore for Q1 FY27, driven by an 18% rise in revenue to ₹11,608 crore. EBIT margin expanded to 15.5%, supported by operational efficiencies and forex benefits, while AI revenue reached USD 150 million on a quarterly run rate basis.

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LTM Limited reported a 17.1% year-on-year increase in profit after tax to ₹1,468.6 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by an 18% rise in revenue to ₹11,608 crore. The company's EBIT margin expanded to 15.5%, a 40 basis point sequential improvement and 120 basis points year-on-year, reflecting operational efficiencies from the New Horizons program and forex benefits. On a sequential basis, consolidated net profit stood at ₹14.66 billion compared to ₹13.9 billion in the previous quarter, while revenue was ₹116 billion versus ₹113 billion. The unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on July 11, 2026.
Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹11,608 crore, compared to ₹9,840.6 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Total income for the period was ₹11,863.4 crore, up from ₹10,232.7 crore in Q1 FY26. The company recognised a fair value gain of ₹1,978 million as part of other income in respect of convertible instruments held in Voicing.AI, Inc., which were converted into equity instruments during the quarter.
Financial Performance
The company's expenses for the quarter totalled ₹9,885 crore, with employee benefits expense accounting for ₹6,961.8 crore and sub-contracting expenses at ₹1,113.4 crore. Profit before tax and exceptional items was ₹1,978.4 crore. The effective tax rate for the quarter stood at 25.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) increased to ₹49.46 on a basic basis and ₹49.42 on a diluted basis for the quarter. The key financial metrics are summarised below:
| Metric: | Q1 FY27 (₹ in million) | Q1 FY26 (₹ in million) | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations: | 116,080 | 98,406 | 18.0% |
| Total income: | 118,634 | 102,327 | 16.0% |
| Total expenses: | 98,850 | 85,065 | 16.1% |
| Profit before tax: | 19,784 | 17,262 | 14.6% |
| Net profit: | 14,686 | 12,546 | 17.1% |
| Basic EPS (₹): | 49.46 | 42.33 | 16.8% |
The sequential performance further highlights the company's steady growth trajectory, as captured in the table below:
| Metric: | Q1 FY27 | Q4 FY27 (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT: | ₹18 billion | ₹17 billion |
| EBIT Margin: | 15.5% | 15.14% |
| Net Profit: | ₹14.66 billion | ₹13.9 billion |
| Revenue: | ₹116 billion | ₹113 billion |
Segment Performance
LTM reorganised its reportable segments during the quarter to align with customer industry segments. The segments are now classified as Financial Services, Consumer, Technology & Services, and Production. Constant currency revenue grew 0.3% QoQ and 6.4% YoY, driven by Banking, Technology, and North America, while the Production segment declined sharply. Deal wins remained healthy at US$1.68 billion with a 1.4x book-to-bill ratio. The segment-wise revenue breakdown is as follows:
| Segment: | Revenue (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Financial Services: | 3,950.9 |
| Consumer: | 3,086.8 |
| Technology & Services: | 2,315.8 |
| Production: | 2,254.5 |
Strategic Developments
During the quarter, LTM entered into a Put Option Deed with Randstad N.V. and other entities regarding the proposed acquisition of subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Australia, and France. The enterprise valuation is up to EUR 160 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The transaction remains subject to execution of definitive agreements and regulatory approvals, and no impact was recognised in the financial results as of June 30, 2026.
The Board of Directors had recommended a final dividend of ₹53 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, which was approved by shareholders and paid before the end of the quarter. The company's cash and investments stood at ₹1,50,213 million as of June 30, 2026.
Management stated that AI revenue across Creative, Industrial and Business AI together contributed approximately USD 150 million on a quarterly run rate basis. The company launched BlueVerse™ iRun for integrated Ops, BlueVerse™ Databricks for data transformation, and BlueVerse™ RightLogic for cybersecurity remediation. Additionally, LTM participated in a strategic investment round in Uniphore to accelerate SLM development and deployment.
Historical Stock Returns for LTM
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +7.52% | +14.62% | +32.56% | -22.74% | -8.15% | -0.26% |
How will the proposed acquisition of subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Australia, and France impact LTM's geographic revenue mix once regulatory approvals are secured?
Can the AI revenue run rate of USD 150 million be sustained throughout FY27, and what is the projected contribution of Business AI versus Creative and Industrial AI?
What specific strategies will LTM employ to reverse the sharp decline in the Production segment given the strong performance in Financial Services and Technology?


































