Zensar Technologies Limited has released its Integrated Annual Report for FY26, reporting a 7.7% increase in consolidated revenue to ₹56,874 million. Profitability improved with Profit After Tax reaching ₹7,746 million and an EBITDA margin of 16.1%, driven by operational efficiencies and a higher share of offshore revenue. The order book reached an all-time high of $912.7 million, growing 17.8% year-on-year, supported by the largest contract in the company's history and significant AI-influenced engagements. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹12.60 per share, taking the total payout for the year to ₹15.00 per share.

Financial Performance

The company demonstrated resilient financial performance in FY26, marked by growth across key verticals and improved margins. The increase in offshore revenue share by 340 basis points to 53.5% contributed to the profitability gains. AI-native deal wins accounted for $332.0 million in value, representing 36.4% of total order bookings, while the book-to-bill ratio stood at 1.4.

Dividend and Shareholder Returns

The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹12.60 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This follows an interim dividend of ₹2.40 per share paid in February, resulting in a total dividend of ₹15.00 per share, equivalent to 750% of the face value of ₹2 each. The total dividend payout represents an increase from ₹13.00 per share in the previous year.

AGM and Corporate Governance

The 63rd Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. IST via Video Conferencing. The agenda includes the adoption of audited financial statements, dividend declaration, and the re-appointment of H. V. Goenka, Non-Executive Director. Shareholders will vote on related party transactions with Zensar (South Africa) Pty Ltd valued at ₹7,500 million for FY27. Remote e-voting is available from July 27, 2026, to July 29, 2026, with the record date for the final dividend fixed as Friday, July 17, 2026.

Operational and Strategic Highlights

Growth was led by the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) vertical, which grew 9.5% to capture a 43.7% revenue share. Geographically, Africa and Europe posted revenue growth of 9.3% and 6.2% respectively. The company launched ZenseAI, its agentic AI platform, and reported that 85% of its workforce is AI-certified. Zensar also strengthened its ESG profile, reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 56.5% compared to the FY23 base year and increasing renewable energy usage to 60.2% of total consumption.

Zensar Technologies Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, disclosing significant progress in its environmental and social governance parameters. The company reported a 56.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to the base year FY 2022-23, alongside a 33.8% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. The report, which includes an Independent Practitioners’ Reasonable Assurance Report issued by BSI Group India Pvt. Ltd., highlights the company's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.

The company’s operational sustainability metrics showed marked improvement, with the percentage of renewable energy in global electricity consumption reaching 60.2% in FY 2025-26. Zensar maintained a water positivity status for its owned premises in India and harvested 19,653 kilolitres of water through conservation initiatives. The firm also reported that 94% of its Class A suppliers were assessed based on sustainable procurement criteria as it works towards evaluating all suppliers by FY 2029-30.

Employee Wellbeing and Diversity

Zensar’s focus on employee engagement resulted in a Happiness Index score of 88 for FY 2025-26, an increase from 83 in the previous year. The gender diversity among permanent employees stood at 30.2%, reflecting continued progress toward a more inclusive workforce. The company provided an average of 105.4 hours of upskilling and reskilling per employee during the year. The total workforce comprised 10,779 employees, with 32 differently abled individuals included in the permanent employee count.

Governance and Compliance

The report confirmed that Zensar has established a Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (SCSR) Committee to oversee its ESG agenda. While the company maintained compliance with statutory requirements, it disclosed a penalty of INR 1,81,000 imposed on the company and INR 1,50,000 on officers in default by the Registrar of Companies, Pune, for violations under the Companies Act, 2013. The company also invested INR 75.9 Mn in community development initiatives during the year.

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