{"id":"f-91677779fp1-6e668595-58aa-5d73-9478-b4ca77ee3c9e","title":"Infosys Q3: Strong Deals, Labor Code Impact, and Growth Outlook","description":"Infosys demonstrated robust performance in the December quarter, fueled by substantial large deal wins that surpassed revenue forecasts. However, the company’s operating margins were impacted by labor code changes. Despite these challenges, Infosys has raised its revenue growth outlook for the fiscal year 2026.","timestamp":1768459784,"category":"business","headline":"Infosys Q3: Strong Deals, Labor Code Impact, and Growth Outlook","modifiedHeadline":"Infosys Q3: Deals Strong, Growth Expected","subCategories":["scid_4d81caea"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"7b48871c-c993-4956-b43d-6f46f8e1b036","bundleTitle":"Today In India","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"53","fcSummary":"Infosys saw a surge in large deals, reaching a nine-quarter high of $4.8 billion, driven by new contracts. Revenue grew, but margins were impacted by labor code changes. Headcount increased, and attrition decreased, indicating improved workforce stability.","summary":"Infosys Q3 shows strong deal wins, surpassing forecasts, but labor code changes affect margins. Revenue growth outlook raised for FY26.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/Daily_Digest/IN/en/feedpost-specials/f-91677779fp1-6e668595-58aa-5d73-9478-b4ca77ee3c9e","sourceUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/Daily_Digest/IN/en/feedpost-specials/f-91677779fp1-6e668595-58aa-5d73-9478-b4ca77ee3c9e","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/4aUJuN-4yoc0.webp","content":"

\n In the recent quarter, Infosys exhibited encouraging results, particularly in securing large deals. While the company's financial results were impacted by specific factors, the overall momentum remained positive. Here's a deeper dive into the key highlights from the company's performance, along with an analysis of its strategic direction.\n

Deal Wins Surge

Infosys experienced a remarkable surge in large deal wins during the December quarter. The total contract value (TCV) for these deals reached $4.8 billion,

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marking a nine-quarter high. This substantial increase followed a period where TCV had remained relatively stable, fluctuating between $2.4 billion and $2.8 billion over the preceding five quarters. The driving force behind this growth was primarily new deals, which accounted for 57% of the total contract value. This strong performance in securing new contracts signals a robust demand for Infosys' services and a positive outlook for future revenue generation. The ability to consistently win significant deals is crucial for maintaining and accelerating growth in the competitive IT sector, positioning the company favorably for sustained expansion.

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Revenue and Margin

Infosys' revenue for the quarter reached $5,099 million, showing a sequential increase of 0.5%. Although this growth exceeded analysts' average estimate of 0.1%, it represented the slowest growth rate in the past three quarters, influenced by seasonal weaknesses. A noteworthy factor affecting the financial results was the impact of labor code changes, leading to an expense of ₹1,289 crore. This change caused the reported operating margin (EBIT margin) to fall by 270 basis points sequentially to 18.4%. If the effect of the labor code change is excluded, the margin actually expanded by 20 basis points, reaching 21%. Management anticipates that the labor code-related expenses will continue to affect the margin, potentially by around 15 basis points annually. Therefore, it will be critical to monitor potential operational efficiencies to offset these expenses.

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Headcount and Attrition

An analysis of the IT sector's employment landscape reveals some interesting trends. Among the top-tier IT companies that released their December quarter results, two, excluding TCS, reported an increase in headcount both sequentially and year-on-year. This trend aligns with a softening of attrition rates within the industry. Infosys demonstrated this trend with a rise in headcount by 13,656 year-on-year, bringing the total to nearly 340,000. Simultaneously, the attrition rate decreased to 12.3%, a decrease from the 13.75% reported a year earlier. This shift indicates greater stability within the workforce and improved employee retention. The ability to retain skilled professionals and attract new talent is critical for the success and expansion of an IT company in a competitive market.

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Infosys Q3: Strong Deals, Labor Code Impact, and Growth Outlook

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