Infosys Shares Surge 4% on Strong Q1 Results and Employee Bonus Announcement
Infosys shares jumped 4% to Rs 1,497.00 following the announcement of its quarterly results and employee bonus payout. The company's revenue increased by 3.30% to Rs 42,279.00 crore, exceeding analyst expectations. Infosys will pay 80% of performance bonuses to most employees, with varying percentages based on performance levels. The news positively impacted the IT sector, with the Nifty IT index recording its sharpest single-day gain of 2.70%. Other major IT companies also saw significant increases in their stock prices.

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Infosys , one of India's leading IT services companies, saw its shares jump 4% to Rs 1,497.00 following the announcement of its quarterly results and a generous employee bonus payout. The company's performance has not only boosted its own stock but also led the Nifty IT index to its sharpest single-day gain of 2.70% since May 2025.
Strong Financial Performance
Infosys reported a robust financial performance for the quarter, with revenue rising 3.30% to Rs 42,279.00 crore, surpassing analyst expectations of Rs 41,724.00 crore. However, the company's profit saw a slight dip of 2.00%, settling at Rs 6,921.00 crore.
Employee Bonus Payout
In a move that has been well-received by its workforce, Infosys announced it will pay 80% of performance bonuses to most employees. The payout structure varies based on performance levels:
Performance Level | Outstanding Rating | Meeting Expectations |
---|---|---|
PL4 | 89% | 80% |
PL5 | 78-87% | - |
PL6 | 75-85% | - |
This decision comes as a recognition of the company's stronger-than-expected growth and the contributions of its employees.
Market Impact
The positive news from Infosys had a ripple effect across the IT sector:
- Infosys shares rose 4% to Rs 1,497.00
- The Nifty IT index recorded its sharpest single-day gain of 2.70% since May 2025
- Other IT giants also saw significant gains:
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): 1.50-3.00% increase
- Wipro: 1.50-3.00% increase
- HCL Technologies: 1.50-3.00% increase
Recent Developments
Infosys Finacle, a part of EdgeVerve Systems (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys), recently announced a collaboration with Uniting Financial Services (UFS), a charitable development fund in Australia. UFS has implemented the next-gen Finacle Digital Banking Suite, migrating from its incumbent platform to Finacle Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) on AWS cloud in less than five months.
This implementation includes various Finacle products such as Core Banking, Digital Engagement Hub, Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Customer Data Hub, and Alerts. The collaboration aims to transform UFS's operations, enhance business agility, improve compliance, and increase operational efficiency.
John McComb, Chief Risk Officer and Acting CEO of Uniting Financial Services, expressed satisfaction with the go-live of the Finacle platform, stating that it aligns with their goal of modernizing core banking and digital capabilities to enhance client experience.
The successful implementation of this digital banking suite demonstrates Infosys's commitment to innovation and its ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions in the financial services sector. This development could potentially contribute to Infosys's strong performance and positive market sentiment in the coming quarters.
As Infosys continues to demonstrate strong performance and innovation in the IT services and financial technology sectors, investors and industry watchers will be keenly observing the company's future moves and their impact on the broader IT market.
Historical Stock Returns for Infosys
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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+3.90% | +4.88% | -5.56% | -18.02% | -20.08% | +56.65% |