Persistent Systems announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, with the Board of Directors recommending a final dividend of ₹18 per equity share of ₹5 each for FY 2025-26. The results, taken on record by the Board at its meeting held on April 21, 2026, demonstrate strong performance across key financial metrics.

Financial Performance Overview

The company delivered robust growth in both quarterly and annual financial results. For the full year ended March 31, 2026, revenue from operations reached ₹147,484.49 million, representing significant growth from ₹119,387.17 million in the previous year. The profit for the period stood at ₹18,651.20 million compared to ₹14,001.61 million in FY25.

Quarterly Performance Analysis

In Q4 FY26, the company achieved revenue of ₹40,559.37 million, marking sequential growth from ₹37,782.05 million in the preceding quarter. The consolidated net profit for the quarter reached ₹5,292.60 million, compared to ₹4,394.54 million in Q3 FY26. Basic earnings per share for Q4 stood at ₹33.83, while diluted EPS was ₹33.55.

Dividend Announcement

The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of ₹18 per equity share of ₹5 each for FY 2025-26. This follows the interim dividend of ₹22 per share approved on January 20, 2026, bringing the total dividend for the fiscal year to ₹40 per share. In the previous fiscal year, the company had declared a total dividend of ₹35 per share.

Segment Performance

The company's business segments demonstrated strong performance across verticals. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the Software, Hi-Tech and Emerging Industries segment led with revenue of ₹58,829.85 million, followed by Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) at ₹50,932.99 million, and Healthcare & Life Sciences at ₹37,721.65 million.

Corporate Developments

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Persistent Group completed several strategic transactions including the establishment of Baikang System Service (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. in China and execution of share purchase agreements for transferring subsidiaries to Aepona Group Limited, Ireland. The company also completed mergers of Persistent Telecom Solutions Inc. and Starfish Associates LLC into Persistent Systems Inc., USA. These reorganization activities have no impact on the consolidated financial results.

persistent systems announced that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, has sanctioned the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Arrka Infosec Private Limited into the holding company through absorption. The order was passed by the Hon'ble NCLT on April 21, 2026, pursuant to the scheme of merger between the two entities.

The official notification regarding the tribunal's order was received by the company via email on April 21, 2026, at 2138 Hrs IST. The intimation was submitted to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with the disclosure dated May 16, 2025, submitted under Regulation 37(6) of the LODR Regulations.

Merger Details

The certified copy of the NCLT order is currently awaited by the company. Upon receipt, the same will be submitted to the stock exchanges in due course as required under the regulatory framework. The company referenced its earlier intimation under reference number NSE & BSE / 2025-26 / 021 dated April 24, 2025, in relation to this matter.

The filing was signed by Amit Atre, Company Secretary, on behalf of Persistent Systems Limited. The intimation was addressed to the Managers of Corporate Services at both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited for their information and record.