Birlasoft Q2 profit rises 9% sequentially, margins expand on operational efficiencies

IT services firm Birlasoft Ltd on Thursday (November 6) reported a 9.1% sequential rise in consolidated net profit to ₹116.1 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared with ₹106.4 crore in the previous quarter.

Revenue from operations grew 3.4% quarter-on-quarter to ₹1,328.9 crore, driven by growth in its BFSI and Lifesciences & Services verticals, even as the manufacturing segment saw some softness.

Operating performance showed improvement. EBIT jumped 37.9% QoQ to ₹193 crore, while margins expanded to 14.5% from 10.9% in the June quarter. EBITDA rose 34.3% QoQ to ₹213.3 crore, taking the margin to 16%. The company’s cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹2,343.4 crore, up 3% sequentially and 26% year-on-year.

CEO Angan Guha said the quarter reflected "healthy execution despite a challenging macro environment," while CFO Chandrasekar Thyagarajan noted that the company continues to prioritise "operational efficiency, cash flow generation, and prudent capital allocation."

During the quarter, Birlasoft signed deals worth $107 million in total contract value (TCV), including $40 million in new deals. The company also announced an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per share.

At the end of Q2FY26, the company’s headcount stood at 11,892 employees, with attrition steady at 13.3%.

The shares of the company ended close to a percent in the green on Thursday (November 6). The stock has fallen 33.6% in the year so far.

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