1. Business Profile
Overview:
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) is a global leader in AI, Digital and ER&D Services, operating in more than 25 countries with an annual revenue run rate exceeding $1.22 Billion. The Company partners with 69 Fortune 500 companies and 57 top ER&D companies to design, develop, and deliver transformative products and platforms that drive the next wave of industrial and technological innovation. Headquartered in India, LTTS has over 23,800 employees spread across 22 global design centers, 31 global sales offices and 98 innovation labs as of March 31, 2026.
LTTS combines its engineering heritage with digital technologies and AI to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. From smart, connected products and software-defined systems to next-generation factories that are intelligent, efficient, and sustainable the company enables enterprises to reimagine how they build, operate, and scale. The Companys deep domain expertise across its focus segments Mobility, Sustainability, and Tech combined with a strong culture of innovation, allows the Company to consistently deliver outcomes that redefine industry benchmarks.
As part of its strategic evolution, LTTS is doubling down on enterprise-focused segments across manufacturing, industrial, and technology-led sectors, aligning closely with global shifts toward digital engineering, automation, and sustainability-led transformation. Under its Lakshya 31 plan, LTTS will sharpen its focus across technology initiatives, including Software & AI, Plant Build Out & Modernisation, Energy, Automation / Digital Manufacturing, Next-Generation Compute, Software Defined Mobility, and MedTech. Combined with its Pivot on Growth strategy and Engineering Intelligence (EI) approach, the move is designed to accelerate growth across its three core segments, while reinforcing the Companys position as a global engineering partner of choice.
The Company post the divestment of its SWC business will enable a reallocation of capital towards high-growth areas. This underscores LTTS continued commitment to invest in future-ready capabilities that are key to driving scalable growth, deepening client impact, and unlocking new value across industries.
Mobility
LTTS continues to drive the next frontiers of innovation across the global mobility landscape, combining deep engineering expertise, cross-domain knowledge, and a globally distributed, and diverse talent base. The Company leverages its ability to cross-pollinate ideas across industries to address evolving client requirements and accelerate transformation across its Mobility segment.
Operating across Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, Rail Transportation, and Trucks & Off-Highway Vehicles, LTTS partners with leading global OEMs and Tier 1s to develop differentiated products, solve complex engineering challenges, and enhance end-user experiences, while advancing safety, performance, and sustainability outcomes. Building on its strong legacy of engineering excellence, LTTS offers a comprehensive suite of end-to-end services spanning design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing engineering. This enables clients to minimise time-to-market, optimise costs, and navigate increasing product complexity in a rapidly transforming mobility ecosystem.
LTTS remains at the forefront of next-generation mobility trends, actively leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and generative AI to drive innovation at scale. The Company is playing a pivotal role in shaping emerging paradigms such as Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), electrification, and hybrid propulsion systems, including e-powertrains.
Its strategic focus in the domain is reflected in LTTS continued investments and focused execution across vehicle engineering, software-defined mobility, and electrification positioning the Company as a key enabler for next-generation mobility.
Sustainability
LTTS enables its clients across industries to accelerate the adoption of smart, sustainable, and compliant processes that deliver measurable business value while advancing environmental and societal outcomes. Anchored in its deep expertise across discrete manufacturing & industrial products and process manufacturing, the Company combines decades of ER&D excellence with strong IT-OT convergence and cross-domain capabilities to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions.
Leveraging its robust global delivery model and rapid adoption frameworks, LTTS supports enterprises in navigating increasing regulatory complexity, optimizing resource efficiency, and embedding sustainability across the value chain. This integrated approach enables clients to enhance operational resilience, reduce environmental impact, and unlock new value streams in an evolving industrial landscape.
Aligned to a triple bottom line framework, the Company focuses on enabling next-generation net-zero operations, driving transformation across key sustainability pillars, including clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, sustainable industrialization and infrastructure, responsible consumption and production, and climate action. Its comprehensive portfolio covers Project Engineering (brownfield and greenfield), Sustainable Manufacturing, Plant Modernisation and Automation, Digital and Smart Technologies, Product Engineering, Energy Transition, and Manufacturing Modernisation, combined with Alt+Shift platform-led solutions.
Tech
Amidst rising demand for complex software-driven products across an increasingly connected and high-performance device ecosystem, coupled with evolving regulatory requirements and heightened cybersecurity risks, LTTS enables global enterprises to design and deliver differentiated, secure, and intelligent digital experiences.
Leveraging its deep expertise in artificial intelligence and generative AI supported by a robust intellectual property portfolio, including 237 patents along with a proven track record of engineering excellence and cross-vertical capabilities, LTTS enables enterprises to accelerate product innovation, minimise time-to-market, and optimise end-to-end product lifecycles with greater efficiency and reliability. The Company serves leading organisations across Hi-Tech, MedTech, and Software & Platforms.
LTTS engineers next-generation solutions across the entire product lifecycle, embedding AI-driven intelligence into engineering, operations, and user experiences. The Companys capabilities span silicon engineering, including SoC design, VLSI, and AI/HPC systems; device engineering, covering end-to-end product development, embedded software and systems, and new product introduction (NPI) and derivatives; platform engineering, focused on data and Gen AI-led intelligent platforms; and digital engineering, encompassing cloud, connectivity, and cybersecurity for modern, connected enterprises. It also plays a key role in driving large-scale system integration and turnkey program execution across software and systems, enabling scalable, secure, and smart solutions.
Its integrated, platform-led approach positions LTTS as a strategic partner for enterprises navigating the convergence of software, hardware, and AI in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
2. Business Environment
The global ecosystem has witnessed heightened uncertainties, driven by continuing geopolitical stresses, persistent macroeconomic volatility and an evolving regulatory landscape. At the same time, enterprises are being called upon to contend with tightened cost structures, fragmented supply chains, and an accelerated pace of technological disruption.
Despite these challenges, business momentum continues to be supported by structural tailwinds. With the global ER&D industry projected to continue growing at approximately 8-9% CAGR, cross-industry ER&D spending is expected to rise steadily across sectors, exceeding $2.5 trillion by 2030. This growth is driven primarily by continued momentum across software and allied services, telecommunications, and semiconductors highlighting a shift toward more software-defined, intelligent, and connected products.
The growing focus on digital engineering, AI and sustainability, especially across automotive, industrial products and high-tech sectors, is accelerating enterprise investment cycles. In Mobility, for instance, electric vehicles are expected to account for about 25% of global automotive sales by 2030, signaling a fundamental transformation in product design and manufacturing ecosystems. Amidst these opportunities, India continues to strengthen its role as a global ER&D hub, with offshoring projected to grow to nearly 22% CAGR driven by a deep pool of engineering talent, cost advantages, and a rapidly maturing innovation ecosystem.
Within this evolving landscape, LTTS enters the year with a focused and future-ready strategy. The Companys "Pivot on Growth" and Lakshya framework prioritises expansion across future mobility, sustainable industrial operations, and automation, alongside technology-led sectors including MedTech, software/platform engineering, digital engineering, and semiconductors. These priorities are reinforced by cross-cutting capabilities in AI, embedded systems, and GCC services, enabling scalable and integrated client engagements.
While the United States and Europe remain core markets, regions such as Japan, the Middle East, and India are emerging as important growth centers, driven by local innovation requirements and increasing investments in engineering capabilities.
The overall operating environment continues to remain complex, with emerging macroeconomic pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, and increasing localisation of data and technology regulations shaping decision-making. Competitive intensity remains high, with ER&D spends becoming more distributed.
3. Major Achievements
During the year, LTTS sustained its momentum as large deal wins delivered an average TCV of ~ $200 Million for six consecutive quarters. The Companys position as an ER&D services leader was reaffirmed through its $100 Million marquee deal with a U.S.-based industrial equipment manufacturer catering in the semiconductor value chain. The Company also closed a strategic partnership with a leading global energy major to be its engineering services and technology partner for its Digital Expertise centre in India for about 500 engineers worth $75 Million, two $50 Million plus engagements, one over $40 Million and three projects valued at more than $30 Million.
Key Deal Wins
Mobility
- LTTS secured a large multi-Million-dollar engagement from a global luxury OEM, covering infotainment system engineering across multiple product domains, and assessment and assurance of telematics modules.
- An American manufacturer of off-highway equipment selected LTTS to set up a center of excellence focusing on new product design, digital engineering, software & power electronics and manufacturing sustenance.
- A satellite technology company awarded LTTS a significant deal for software design, development, and embedded engineering for airborne systems.
Sustainability
- A marquee $100 Million plus, multi-year agreement, with a U.S. based industrial equipment manufacturer catering to the semiconductor value chain to support initiatives across new product development, sustenance engineering, value engineering and platform automation.
- A $75 Million plus strategic partnership with a leading global energy major to be its engineering services and technology partner for its Digital Expertise centre in India for about 500 engineers.
- A $50 Million plus agreement with a Global Energy Major for enterprise data and digital services.
- A multi-year program with a leading American LNG producer for detailed engineering for the clients liquefaction and export facility.
Tech
- A $60 Million multi-year agreement with a U.S. based provider of wireless telecommunications services to deliver advanced network software development and application engineering solutions.
- A multi-year engagement with a leading global semiconductor platform provider to consolidate advanced lab support operations at a U.S. campus. The engagement will enable streamlined validation, platform bring-up, and post-silicon activities across multiple product lines.
- A leading scientific institution has awarded LTTS to provide an advanced AI-powered integrated ICT solution for fire-safety, IoT integration and smart automation.
4. Competitive Positioning
LTTS continues to strengthen its competitive edge in the ER&D services domain. The Companys consistent financial performance and strategic initiatives have earned strong recognition from leading analysts and industry bodies.
LTTS has been recognised as a Horizon 3 Market Leader by HFS Research in both the Engineering Research and Development Service Providers 2025 assessment and the HFS Semiconductor Horizons 2025 report.
LTTS has also been rated as a Leader in Digital Engineering Services 2025 by Avasant and recognised among CIIs Top 20 Most Innovative Companies. These recognitions underscore LTTS continued leadership as an ER&D industry bellwether.
At LTTS, AI continues to be integral across the end-to-end engineering and product lifecycle, including SDLC & PDLC, PLM, embedded, system engineering, manufacturing and industrial operations. The approach enables intelligent products, connected ecosystems, and step-change productivity gains for clients across industries and geographies.
The companys competitive leadership is highlighted in its sustained momentum of large deal wins, delivering an average TCV of approximately USD 200 million across six consecutive quarters. This momentum underscores the sustained trust and confidence from its 400+ strong global clientele across industries and segments. LTTS continues to lead the ER&D services domain through a robust value delivery paradigmfrom a large engagement with a U.S. based industrial equipment manufacturer in the semiconductor value chain to being onboarded as the preferred engineering services and technology partner for a leading global energy major at its upcoming Digital Expertise Centre.
Innovation continues to be a key pillar of LTTS differentiation. As of Q4 FY 2026, the Company had filed 1,706 patents, including 237 in AI and Gen AI alone. Further strengthening its AI ecosystem, LTTS has announced partnerships with SiMa.ai and NVIDIA. The Company is also advancing targeted internal R&D initiatives in Agentic AI focusing on building autonomous systems that drive enhanced automation, enable intelligent operations, and support decision-making across evolving engineering environments.
5. Significant Initiatives
The key initiatives launched by LTTS during the year include:
- A state-of-the-art Engineering Design Center in Plano, Texas, focusing on AI, digital manufacturing, and cybersecurity.
- ODC inaugurations in Vadodara, Mysore, and Pune to support global clients with advanced engineering solutions, catering to industries like FMCG, energy and automation, and automotive.
- Partnering with MIT Media Lab to drive AI-led innovations across Mobility, Sustainability and Tech exploring transformative solutions like Agentic AI and sustainable systems redefining industry paradigms.
- Collaborating with SiMa.ai to develop AI-driven solutions in mobility, healthcare and robotics.
- OpenHack events in Mysore and Bangalore, which witnessed over 650 participants in a 24-hour hackathon, showcasing the Companys collaborative innovation approach. Participating teams developed prototypes across AI & ML, IoT, Robotics, Cloud, Vision Analytics, energy efficiency, and vehicle communications use cases, addressing real-world challenges and scenarios.
- Illuminate, LTTS flagship public initiative, debuted in Vadodara in collaboration with the Pandit Deendayal Energy University.
- LTTS, in association with ISG & CNBC-TV18, hosted the fourth edition of the Digital Engineering Awards in Boston, USA. The event saw 250+ nominations from 17 countries, spanning Physical AI, Digital Engineering, Sustainability.
- Illuminate 4.0 was organized in Mysuru in collaboration with NIE, bringing together leading experts from academia and industry. The event engaged an audience of over 2,000 participants, with discussions spanning frontier technologies including UAVs, nanoscience, biosensors, and advanced materials.
- The Company showcased flagship Industrial AI and Digital Twin solutions including Lights-Out Factory for manufacturing and Lung Digital Twin platform for healthcare sector at the globally recognized NVIDIA GTC event in March 2026.
6. Industry Recognitions
Underscoring its industry bellwether role, LTTS continues to be recognized across forums, industry bodies, and analysts, including being:
- Inducted into John Deere Supplier Hall of Fame for Five Consecutive Years of Excellence.
- Rated as Leaders in Engineering Research and Development Service Providers, 2025 by HFS.
- Rated as Leaders in Aerospace and Defense Services and Solutions 2025 Overall Ecosystem & Mid-Sized Specialists in Europe by ISG.
- Certified during Caterpillars 2025 Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) event.
- Rated as Leaders by ISG in the U.S. in Medical Device Digital Services 2025 for Digital Engineering and Product Development, Post-Market Digital Enablement and Regulatory Compliance, Strategy and Quality Assurance; and Automotive and Mobility Services and Solutions for Autonomous Systems and Software-defined Vehicles, Electric Vehicles and Mobility Services and Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing Services.
- Recognized among CIIs Top 20 Most Innovative Companies.
- Rated as Leaders in Digital Engineering Services 2025 by Avasant.
- Honored with Questel IP Excellence Award 2025 for Contributions to Innovation & Excellence in Intellectual Property.
- Rated as Leaders in HFS Semiconductor Horizons: The Best of Service Providers across the Value Chain, 2025.
- Rated as Leader in Oil and Gas for both EAM and AI & Cloud Services US 2025 by ISG.
- Honoured with the Creative Partnership Award for Engineering & Innovation at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) Awards.
- LTTS received the Engineering Innovation Award from Newmar Corporation, recognizing excellence in delivering high-impact engineering solutions.
- Awarded Partner-level Supplier status in John Deeres Achieving Excellence Program for the sixth time, the highest recognition for quality and service.
7. Environment, Health, and Safety:
LTTS allocates resources and implements best practices to protect the environment, prevent pollution, enhance biodiversity, and ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees, workers, and stakeholders. The Company focuses on reducing hazardous materials, optimizing resource consumption and conservation, striving for carbon-neutral emissions through energy conservation and renewable energy sources, achieving water neutrality through water conservation measures such as rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling, and minimizing waste generation while maximizing reuse and recycling efforts. As a responsible and empathetic organization, LTTS offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:
- Adequate health insurance coverage
- Sponsored annual health check-ups
- Employee Wellness Assistance Program (EWAP)
- Wellness through Yoga
- Employee health & safety measures trainings
- Diet and nutrition counselling
- Monthly health and mental well-being webinars
Moreover, we prioritize hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) and consider AspectImpact Analysis under the Environmental Management System to meet health, safety, and compliance standards. This process involves regular inspections, internal audits, and management reviews. Mock drills are conducted to evaluate emergency preparedness and the efficiency of procedures.
8. Enterprise Risk Management
Evolving Risk Landscape
The global risk landscape continues to evolve, driven by factors such as economic shifts, wars, regulatory changes, rapid technological advancements, tariff uncertainties, etc.
The broader IT industry is also facing emerging challenges such as market and customer perceptions and expectations around value addition and productivity improvement as a result of AI adoption and the growing trend of multi-national companies opening their own captive centres i.e. Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Meanwhile, risks arising from cyber-security threats and data leakage continue to require vigilance.
Dynamic Risk Management Approach
At LTTS, Risk Management is embedded within the organisations core, fostering a risk-aware culture across the company. LTTS has instituted a robust Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program governed by a Risk Management Policy and Risk Management Framework designed to systematically identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate existing and emerging enterprise-level risks. The Risk Management function operates independently and adheres to globally recognized risk management standards, ensuring alignment with best in class corporate governance practices and statutory requirement.
By proactively monitoring emerging trends, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and assessing risk mitigation plans, we ensure that our approach stays future ready and resilient to consistently deliver value to clients and stakeholders. Our management continuously reviews and strengthens risk response strategies in alignment with the dynamic movement of risks and shifting industry trends.
Risk Governance
The Risk Management program at LTTS is administered under the guidance of the Risk Management Committee (RMC) of the Board of Directors. Our ERM program is driven by the following key stakeholders:
Board Oversight: The Board of Directors, along with the Risk Management and the Audit Committee, has oversight over the risk governance approach. They play an important role in shaping and reviewing the ERM policy and framework, and in identifying and evaluating major business risks.
Risk Office: The Chief Risk Officer, supported by the ERM team, oversees the effective implementation of the ERM policy and framework across the organization.
Risk Owners: Risk owners are the senior executives from each business segment, BU/DU Heads, enabling function heads, etc. They are accountable for managing specific risks within their processes, implementing mitigation plans and coordinating risk-related activities.
The key risks for the Company, and mitigation plans for the same, are listed below:
| Key Risks | Mitigation | Capital Impacted |
| Information and Cybersecurity: As the global digital ecosystem grows more complex, LTTS faces the risk of a broadening threat landscape, including possible AI driven attacks that can expand our infrastructures attack surface. These risks can be heightened by vulnerabilities in the software supply chain, and by identity based threats. | LTTS has established a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS) across the organization to strengthen cybersecurity readiness and controls. The program incorporates a strong governance policy and framework for information security, layered security controls, and other key measures to safeguard information assets. | FC SRC HC IC |
| Failure to secure digital assets could lead to unauthorized access to proprietary data, causing financial loss, reputational harm, and non-compliance with regulations. | LTTS has deployed an integrated security framework centered on a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) for proactive threat hunting and automated incident response. Our strategy enforces a Zero Trust Architecture with robust Identity & Access Management and vulnerability tracking to secure the supply chain. | |
| To embed and promote a security first culture, all employees are required to complete annual ISMS training and assessments to stay aware of digital threats. | ||
| To ensure system resilience, our cybersecurity program is aligned with global frameworks and best practices such as ISO 27001:2022 and TISAX standards. | ||
| To manage financial exposure LTTS maintains comprehensive Cyber Insurance coverage, providing a robust risk-transfer mechanism against potential data breaches or operational disruptions. | ||
| Data Privacy: | ||
| Risk of non-compliance with evolving data privacy laws and contractual obligations. | LTTS has established a robust, globally aligned data privacy ecosystem that supports legal compliance, strengthens stakeholder confidence, prevents data-related risks, and promotes responsible data handling practices. The data privacy program at LTTS is ISO 27701:2019 (PIMS) certified. | FC HC SRC IC |
| Data Privacy policies and procedures are regularly updated to reflect evolving regulatory landscapes and shifting market requirements. | ||
| Periodic audits and Privacy Impact assessments are conducted to ensure adherence to privacy standards. | ||
| Employees are required to undergo annual data privacy training, and LTTS also reinforces ongoing awareness through initiatives such as e-mail campaigns, refresher trainings and quizzes. | ||
| Geopolitical challenges: | ||
| Uncertainty in the global macro-economic environment such as wars, tariffs and trade restrictions, increasing inflation, cyclical downturns, etc. can result in clients delaying projects or embarking on cost reduction initiatives impacting LTTS business operations, revenue growth and margins. | LTTS serves a broad mix of customers across three focused business segments viz. Mobility, Sustainability, and Hi-Tech, which helps balance & diversify the revenue streams and minimizes the effect of industry-specific disruptions. | FC SRC HC NC |
| LTTS maintains strong relationships with key customers through various engagement initiatives such as leadership-level connects, customer satisfaction surveys, etc. to enable the business to stay aligned with market trends and customer needs. | ||
| LTTS has implemented business continuity protocols in regions impacted by geopolitical conflicts, along with crisis management and Business Continuity Plans to ensure employee safety and uninterrupted operations. | ||
| Foreign exchange volatility due to geo-political uncertainty, tariffs and trade restrictions, etc. is managed through a well-defined hedging policy. | ||
| Revenue concentration: | ||
High dependence on a specific segment, customer or geography which may lead to revenue concentration risk. |
LTTS regularly monitors concentration risk using parameters such as percentage of revenue contribution by geography, revenue contribution from top clients, etc., and develops mitigation plans as appropriate. | FC SRC |
| LTTS three-segment strategy i.e. Mobility, Sustainability, and Hi-Tech acts as an effective risk mitigation approach to reducing revenue concentration risk. | ||
| Revenue concentration risk is also mitigated through focused efforts on expanding the client base across all business segments, which includes mining existing accounts and acquiring new customers to drive diversification. | ||
| To mitigate the risk of unexpected ramp-downs across key customer accounts, LTTS proactively fosters strong relationships through various engagement initiatives. | ||
| Risk of non-availability of skilled talent: | The HR team at LTTS adopts several measures to attract, engage, and retain skilled professionals while improving the overall employee experience. | |
| Challenges in attracting and retaining skilled talent, along with high attrition in certain areas, can impact business growth, delivery capabilities, client satisfaction, etc. | Attrition trends are continuously monitored, analysed, and benchmarked against industry peers to identify patterns and enable timely corrective actions. | |
| Rising demand for onsite client support, coupled with stringent visa regulations with increased fees, can also create operational headwinds. | Focused employee engagement programs are implemented to reduce talent attrition, including employee well-being programs, talent talks, learning and development initiatives, rewards and recognition programs, succession planning, technical career pathways, long-service awards, leadership development programs, executive certifications, diversity initiatives to improve women participation in workforce, etc. | |
| Multiple initiatives are deployed to reduce dependency on work visas such as prioritizing local hiring, developing nearshore delivery centres, strategic alignment with customers towards offshoring, developing customer-specific ODCs, etc. | FC IC HC SRC | |
| Evolving and Disruptive Technologies: | ||
| Challenges in keeping pace with customer expectations for innovation and developing new service offerings in emerging technologies (Eg. AI) which may impact growth momentum. | LTTS continuously monitors and invests in emerging technologies that are expected to influence engineering and product development over the medium to long term. | |
| Sustained investments are being made in AI, that will result in augmenting and assisting AI-driven solutions, frameworks, and platforms across engineering and digital transformation engagements. | ||
| LTTS promotes organization-wide innovation programs and structured experimentation initiatives. Innovation via collaboration with startups, academia, and partners brings diverse perspectives and accelerates problem-solving. Technology-driven initiatives at LTTS are strengthened through specialized labs, niche collaborations and Centres of Excellence that support experimentation, innovation, prototyping, validation, and rapid proof-of-concept development. Over 200 AI-related global patent applications have been filed covering ML, deep learning, GenAI and LLM based technologies. External benchmarking is also used to periodically assess innovation maturity and maintain alignment with industry best practices. | FC IC HC SRC | |
| LTTS engages with global research ecosystems and academic institutions to access frontier research and explore new technology paradigms. These insights support LTTSs long-term technology roadmap and help deliver applied engineering solutions relevant to customer needs. | ||
| LTTS strengthens its workforce capability building through continuous upskilling and reskilling through our Global Engineering Academy (GEA) and other reputed institutions. This ensures that engineering teams remain proficient in emerging technologies and evolving engineering practices. | ||
| LTTS has developed an AI/Gen AI Usage Policy that establishes guidelines for the ethical, secure and responsible use of AI technologies. In addition, an AI-Driven Delivery Model has also been launched to support and accelerate AI adoption in service delivery. | ||
| Exchange rate volatility: | ||
| Operating globally exposes LTTS to foreign exchange risks. | LTTS has a Board-approved Forex Risk Management (FRM) policy that provides a structured, data-driven, and objective framework for identifying, analysing, and mitigating currency exposure. | FC |
| LTTS leverages natural hedging by aligning its foreign currency receivables with corresponding payables thereby reducing overall currency exposure. | ||
| Active hedging strategies are deployed for balance exposure by utilizing instruments such as forward contracts, currency options, etc. | ||
| FX exposures are reviewed on regular basis and periodic updates are shared with management to support informed decision-making. | ||
| Environmental Social and Governance (ESG): | ||
| The growing emphasis on ESG performance by stakeholders such as customers, investors, and regulatory bodies presents both challenges and opportunities. Strong ESG practices can enhance reputation, attract investment, and drive sustainable growth, while poor performance may lead to regulatory penalties, loss of trust, reputational damage, etc. | At LTTS, the ESG team continuously monitors KPIs to assess the effectiveness of ESG initiatives. These KPIs are also audited and rated by global ESG rating agencies. | FC HC SRC NC |
| Major LTTS campuses are now powered by renewable energy, and additional steps are being taken to further increase the share of renewable energy in overall power consumption. | ||
| Structured programs are in place to strengthen key KPIs related to human rights, employee health and safety, diversity and inclusion, grievance management, and talent development. | ||
| LTTS has set sustainability targets for carbon and water neutrality, and focused initiatives are being implemented to achieve these goals. | ||
| The LTTS ESG team ensures transparent disclosure of ESG performance metrics through annual reports and various communication channels for stakeholders such as investors, customers, and the community. | ||
| Regular employee awareness and engagement activities are conducted through employee awareness series, etc. | ||
| Business continuity risk: | ||
| Potential events such as wars, natural disasters or other force-majeure situations can disrupt business operations and affect the safety of people, assets, and resources. | At LTTS, location-specific Business Continuity Plans are in place across global operations to stay prepared for potential disruptions, if any. These plans include disaster recovery, IT infrastructure redundancy for uninterrupted services, and employee safety measures, including provision for safe relocation to secure locations, when needed. | FC IC HC SRC NC |
| The Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) at LTTS is supported by a defined crisis management framework and managed by a dedicated Crisis Management Team that drives Crisis Management Program to strengthen resilience across global delivery locations. | ||
| LTTS follows a structured, bottom-up approach aligned with international best practices to timely identify vulnerabilities and ensure coordinated continuity planning across functions and locations, enabling effective recovery of critical operations and proactive resilience. | ||
| LTTS mitigates geo political risks by proactively monitoring developments and implementing measures to ensure workforce safety. The company does not operate in geographies identified as high-risk, and for other regions, appropriate mitigation strategies are deployed as required. | ||
| Country-specific travel advisories are reviewed, and insights are shared with delivery teams while exploring opportunities in new regions. This proactive approach helps maintain business continuity while safeguarding the well-being and security of our workforce. | ||
| Regulatory non-compliance: | ||
| Managing the evolving compliance requirements across multiple geographies and ensuring consistent adherence poses considerable challenges. Failure to comply with such regulations may result in financial and reputational losses for the company. | LTTS upholds strong corporate governance and a robust compliance culture through a compliance management framework that ensures statutory requirements are consistently tracked and monitored across business operations. | FC HC SRC |
| LTTS has deployed a Compliance Management Tool to centrally track and manage regulatory requirements across jurisdictions and business operations. To ensure that compliance management tool is updated with recent rules and amendments, the Company has subscriptions for updates from professional consultants. | ||
| Compliance dashboards are placed before the Board Committees on a regular basis for effective monitoring. |
Types of Capitals:
- FC: Finance Capital
- IC: Intellectual Capital
- SRC: Social and Relationship Capital
- HC: Human Capital
- NC: Natural Capital
9. Outlook
Amidst a dynamic and evolving global business environment, LTTS continues to leverage its proven expertise in engineering and digital innovation. With India strengthening its position as a global ER&D hub, LTTS is well positioned to capitalise on expanding offshoring opportunities and rising domestic innovation-led investments.
Globally, LTTS continues to benefit from its diversified geographic presence, supported by increasing demand across from large-scale investments in energy, smart infrastructure, and industrial transformation, particularly in the United States, Europe, and Japan. The Companys growth outlook remains balanced and resilient, supported by increasing engineering intensity across industries.
The operating environment, however, remains complex. Persistent macroeconomic uncertainties, geopolitical developments, evolving regulatory frameworks, and supply chain realignments continue to influence enterprise spending and decision cycles. Additionally, rapid advancements in AI, software-defined systems, and cybersecurity are reshaping client expectations, with intensifying competition from global ER&D players and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). However, evolving talent dynamics including wage inflation in niche digital capabilities, and skill availability may exert near-term pressures.
LTTS global delivery model, offshore leverage, and increasing adoption of automation and AI-led engineering are expected to enhance operational efficiency and sustain its competitive edge. Pivoting on Engineering Intelligence, the Company is well positioned to capture emerging opportunities driven by the accelerating shift toward software-defined products, electrification, sustainability, and AI-led engineering.
10. Internal Control Systems and Their Adequacy
LTTS has a strong internal control framework that aligns with the Companys size, scale, and operational complexity. The organization has established comprehensive policies and procedures, automated systems, authorization protocols, access controls, segregation of duties, and physical security measures. These elements ensure compliance with the relevant statutes, protect assets from unauthorized use, and enhance overall corporate governance.
LTTS utilizes an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that provides dependable financial and operational data for accounting, consolidation, and management information purposes. The company consistently strives to align its processes and controls with global best practices.
The Company has established internal financial controls in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013. These controls are reviewed for design and operational effectiveness by an internal control team, with further validation from an independent consultant hired by the Company. Additionally, the statutory auditors conducted an independent audit of the internal financial controls over financial reporting as of March 31, 2026, and concluded that these controls were functioning effectively.
The Company has an Audit Committee within the Board of Directors, with details provided in the corporate governance report. This committee reviews audit reports submitted by the Independent Internal auditors on a quarterly basis.
11. Significant Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations
LTTS growth path is in sync with global ER&D spending patterns. Our ability to seize new opportunities in technology services offshoring and deliver solutions that cater to the ER&D requirements of customers worldwide continues to set us apart.
The Companys operational success is driven by optimizing the utilization rates of its billable workforce, securing sustainable billing rates, and effectively managing talent. At LTTS, our talent management approach includes streamlined recruitment processes, focused skill development programs, and the ongoing identification and retention of top-tier professionals.
Addressing foreign exchange fluctuation challenges is crucial for our business, as a significant portion of our revenue is derived from transactions in currencies like USD and EURO. Balancing onsite and offshore project execution is also essential, with offshore work generally yielding higher profit margins compared to onsite engagements.
On the regulatory and compliance front, LTTS reputation is founded on its commitment to safeguarding client confidentiality and intellectual property rights, as any breach could lead to significant legal consequences. Equally important is our adherence to local laws in the jurisdictions where LTTS operates, particularly regarding immigration and data protection.
Financial Performance
This part of the Management Discussion and Analysis refers to the consolidated financial statements of LTTS and its subsidiaries, referred to as the "Group." The financial statements and related notes to the consolidated accounts of LTTS for the year ended March 31, 2026 prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standard (referred to as "Ind AS"), prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, and read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standard) rules as amended from time to time.
Refer to the Standalone and Consolidated financial statements in Annual Report for detailed schedules and notes.
The Company entered into a Business Transfer Agreement on March 25, 2026 to transfer Smart World and Communication (SWC) Business unit of the Company, forming part of the Tech segment by way of a sale on a going concern basis to AMI Paradigm Solutions Private Limited. Accordingly, the related assets and liabilities of the said business are classified as "Held for Sale" and profits from the said business are shown under profits from Discontinued Operations. The comparative financial results have been restated accordingly.
A. Financial Performance Highlights
Revenue Trend
Revenue from operations for the year ended March 31, 2026 increased 14.0% YoY to Rs 1,09,959 Mn from Rs 96,422 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2025, while CAGR growth over the past 5 years is 15.1%.
Revenue trend for last 5 financial years
(Rs in million)
FY2022: 65,697
FY2023: 88,155
FY2024: 96,473
FY2025: 96,422
FY2026: 1,09,959
Operating profit trend
Operating profit for the year ended March 31, 2026 increased 6.9% YoY to Rs 15,898 Mn from Rs 14,866 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2025, while CAGR growth over the past 5 years is 15.0%.
Operating profit and operating margin % trend for last 5 financial years*
(Rs in million)
FY2022: 12,005 (18.3%)
FY2023: 15,271 (17.3%)
FY2024: 16,474 (17.1%)
FY2025: 14,866 (15.4%)
FY2026: 15,898 (14.5%)
*Absolute numbers represent operating profit (in Mn). % numbers represent operating margin.
Earnings per share trend
Earnings per share (basic) for the continuing operations for the year ended March 31, 2026 increased 2.8% YoY to Rs 115.9 from Rs 112.7 for the year ended March 31, 2025, while CAGR growth over the past 5 years is 12.9%.
Earnings per share trend for last 5 financial years
(Rs / Share)
FY2022: 90.9
FY2023: 114.8
FY2024: 123.3
FY2025: 112.7
FY2026: 115.9
Free cash flow trend
Free cash flow for the year ended March 31, 2026 decreased 7.2% YoY to Rs. 12,802 Mn from Rs. 13,793 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2025 on account of increase in investments in technology and capacity expansion.
Free cash flow and its % to net income trend for last 5 financial years*
(Rs in million)
FY2022: 8,507 (89%)
FY2023: 11,343 (94%)
FY2024: 12,509 (96%)
FY2025: 13,793 (109%)
FY2026: 12,802 (100%)
*Absolute numbers represent free cash flow (in Mn). % represent free cash flow as a % of net income.
B. Financial Condition
1. Share Capital
(Rs Million)
| Particulars | As at March 31, 2026 | As at March 31, 2025 |
| Authorised: | ||
| 5,285,300,000 equity shares of Rs 2 each (Previous year 5,285,300,000) equity shares of Rs 2 each) | 10,571 | 10,571 |
| Issued, subscribed, and fully paid up | ||
| 105,998,143 equity shares of Rs 2 each (Previous year: 105,879,693 equity shares of Rs 2 each) | 212 | 212 |
| Total | 212 | 212 |
The authorized share capital of the Company as at March 31, 2026 was Rs 10,571 Million divided into 5,285 Million equity shares of Rs 2 each. The issued, subscribed and paid-up capital as at March 31, 2026 was Rs 212 Million divided into 106.0 Million equity shares of Rs 2 each. (As at March 31, 2025: Rs 212 Million divided into 105.9 Million equity shares of Rs 2 each).
There were no changes in the authorized share capital during the year.
2. Other Equity (excl. non-controlling interest)
The other equity of the company as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 64,515 Million as against Rs 60,588 Million as at March 31, 2025. Breakup of other equity is as below: -
(Rs Million)
| Particulars | As at March 31, 2026 | As at March 31, 2025 |
| Retained Earnings | 58,969 | 52,112 |
| Securities Premium | 12,762 | 12,291 |
| Hedging Reserve | (3,984) | 596 |
| Employee share options outstanding (Net of deferred compensation) | 611 | 917 |
| Foreign Currency Translation reserve | 1,925 | 548 |
| Other items of other comprehensive income | (195) | (293) |
| Capital Reserve | (5,583) | (5,583) |
| Debt Instruments through Other Comprehensive Income | 10 | - |
| Total | 64,515 | 60,588 |
Retained Earnings
The retained earnings of the company as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 58,969 Million as against Rs 52,112 Million as at March 31, 2025. Movement in retained earnings was primarily on account of profit earned during the year offset by dividends declared.
Securities Premium
The securities premium balance as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 12,762 Million as against Rs 12,291 Million as at March 31, 2025. Increase in securities premium is mainly on account of exercise of ESOPs.
Hedging Reserve
Hedging reserve relates to financial derivatives used for risk management strategy of the company.
The balance in hedge reserve (net of tax effect) as at March 31, 2026 is debit balance of Rs 3,984 Million as against the credit balance of Rs 596 Million as at March 31, 2025.
Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign exchange differences arise from the translation of financial statements of foreign operations with functional currency other than Indian rupees.
The foreign currency translation reserve balance as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 1,925 Million as against Rs 548 Million as at March 31, 2025.
Employee share options outstanding (Net of deferred compensation)
The amount of stock option outstanding as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 611 Million as against Rs 917 Million as on March 31, 2025. It represents cumulative expense to be recognized until the employee share options are vested/expired upon which such amount is transferred to profit and loss.
Other items of other comprehensive income
The amount of other items of other comprehensive income as at March 31, 2026 is debit balance of Rs 195 Million as against a debit balance of Rs 293 Million as on March 31, 2025. It represents movement due to remeasurements of defined benefit plans (net of tax effect) based on actuarial valuation.
Capital Reserve
The amount of Capital Reserve as at March 31, 2026 is debit balance Rs 5,583 Million as against a debit balance of Rs 5,583 Million as on March 31, 2025. It represents Capital reserves generated from Common control Business combination towards acquisition of Smart World & Communication.
Debt Instruments through Other Comprehensive Income
The amount of Debt Instruments through Other Comprehensive Income as at March 31, 2026 is credit balance Rs 10 Million as against Nil value as on March 31, 2025.
3. Non-Current financial Liabilities
Non-Current financial liabilities as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 7,393 Million as against Rs 4,583 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes below:
Lease Liabilities
Lease liability as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 4,092 Million as against Rs 4,423 Million as at March 31, 2025. Decrease in lease liability is mainly on account of conversion of non-current liability into current liability.
Other Financial Liabilities
Other Financial Liabilities as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 3,301 Million as against Rs 160 Million as at March 31, 2025. Increase in other financial liability is on account of derivative financial instruments.
4. Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax liability as at March 31,2026 stood at Rs 1 Million as against Rs 758 Million as at March 31, 2025. Decrease in deferred tax liability is mainly on account of deferred tax asset creation on hedge losses.
5. Non-current Provisions
Provisions as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 217 Million as against Rs 219 Million as at March 31, 2025. It includes provisions pertaining to post-retirement medical benefits & Gratuity.
6. Current Financial Liabilities
Current financial liabilities as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 16,990 Million as against Rs 21,484 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes below:
(Rs Million)
| Particulars | As at March 31, 2026 | As at March 31, 2025 |
| Trade payables | ||
| - Due to micro enterprises and small enterprises | 232 | 250 |
| - Due to others | 9,136 | 15,973 |
| Lease liabilities | 1,693 | 1,353 |
| Other financial liabilities | 5,929 | 3,908 |
| Total | 16,990 | 21,484 |
Trade Payables
Payables to micro and small enterprises as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 232 Million as against Rs 250 Million as at March 31, 2025.
Payables to others as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 9,136 Million as against Rs 15,973 Million as at March 31, 2025. It also includes payable to related parties. Decrease in trade payables is mainly on account of held for sale classification of Trade payables of SWC business.
Lease Liabilities
Lease liability as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 1,693 Million as against Rs 1,353 Million as at March 31, 2025. Increase in lease liability is on account of Net increase in Lease premises offset by rent payouts.
Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 5,929 Million as against Rs 3,908 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes liability towards employee benefit expenses, derivative financial instruments, capital creditors etc. The increase in liability is majorly on account of Derivative financial instruments.
7. Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 5,194 Million as against Rs 5,493 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes unearned revenue, liability towards employee car scheme etc.
8. Current Provisions
Provisions as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 2,451 Million as against Rs 1,999 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes provisions pertaining to employee benefits such as post-retirement medical benefits, gratuity.
9. Current tax liabilities
Current tax liabilities as at March 31, 2026, stood at Rs 1,080 Million as against Rs 924 Million as at March 31, 2025.
10. Non-current assets (other than non-current financial assets and deferred tax assets)
The Non-current assets (other than non-current financial assets and deferred tax assets) as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 22,620 Million as against Rs 22,729 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes below:
(Rs Million)
| Particulars | As at March 31, 2026 | As at March 31, 2025 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 3,575 | 3,582 |
| Right-of-use assets | 5,011 | 5,200 |
| Capital work-in-progress | 117 | 280 |
| Goodwill | 12,029 | 11,327 |
| Other intangible assets | 1,888 | 2,340 |
| Total | 22,620 | 22,729 |
Property, plant, and equipment
The gross block of Property, Plant, and equipment as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 8,655 Million as against Rs 8,714 Million as at March 31, 2025.
Addition
Additions during the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 1,437 Million, mainly comprising of Rs 715 Million towards computers, Rs 42 Million towards laboratory equipment, Rs 354 Million towards office and other equipment, Rs 95 Million towards vehicles and Rs 231 Million towards leasehold improvements. Disposals during the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 1,363 Million.
Right of use assets
The gross block of Right of use assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 8,963 Million as against Rs 8,491 Million as at March 31, 2025.
Capital work in progress (Capital WIP)
Capital WIP as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 117 Million as against Rs 280 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes work in progress pertaining to infrastructure facilities.
Goodwill
The carrying value of goodwill as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 12,029 Million as against Rs 11,327 Million as at March 31, 2025. Increase in carrying value of goodwill is mainly due to foreign currency fluctuations.
Other intangible assets
The gross block of other intangible assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 5,793 Million as against Rs 6,583 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes specialized software, technical know-how, tradename etc.
11. Non-current financial assets
Non-current financial assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 5,609 Million as against Rs 6,008 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes below:
Non-current financial assets: Investments
Non-current investments as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 4,679 Million as against Rs 3,493 Million as at March 31, 2025. The increase is mainly on account of investment in non-convertible debentures, corporate deposits InvITs & REITs.
Non-current financial assets: Others
Other non-current financial assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 930 Million as against Rs 2,515 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes security deposits, fixed deposits with maturity more than 12 months and non-current derivative financial instruments. Decrease is mainly on account of fixed deposits.
12. Other Non-current Assets
Other non-current assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 2,089 Million as against Rs 2,893 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes prepaid expenses and income tax receivables. Decrease is mainly on account of prepaid expense during the period as previously recorded advance payments were utilized.
13. Current financial assets
Current financial assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 53,829 Million as against Rs 52,173 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes below:
(Rs Million)
| Particulars | As at March 31, 2026 | As at March 31, 2025 |
| Investments | 14,286 | 9,603 |
| Trade receivables | 20,146 | 25,126 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 16,497 | 13,831 |
| Other bank balances | 8 | 1,827 |
| Other financial assets | 2,892 | 1,786 |
| Total | 53,829 | 52,173 |
Investments
To achieve the goal of capital preservation, liquidity and optimization of returns, the Company makes investments after considering counterparty risks based on multiple criteria including Tier I capital, capital adequacy ratio, credit rating, profitability, NPA levels and deposit base of banks and financial institutions.
Investments as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 14,286 Million as against Rs 9,603 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly comprises of investment which are measured at fair value thru profit and loss (FVTPL) i.e., mutual funds, fair value thru Other comprehensive Income (FVOCI) i.e. Investment in G-sec and investment measured at amortised cost i.e., corporate deposits, non-convertible debentures, commercial papers, and certificate of deposits.
Trade Receivables
Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful debts) as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 20,146 Million as against Rs 25,126 Million as at March 31, 2025.
Allowance for doubtful debts as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 711 Million as against Rs 189 Million as at March 31, 2025.
The days sales outstanding stood at 83 days as at March 31, 2026 as compared to 86 days as at March 31, 2025.
Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 16,497 Million as against Rs 13,831 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes bank balances maintained in Indian and foreign bank accounts, fixed deposits with maturity less than 3 months, remittance in transit, cheques on hand, TREPS with original maturity less than 3 months and Certificate of Deposit with maturity less than 3 months. Increase in cash and cash equivalents is on account of balances with bank & remittance in transit.
Other Bank balances
Other bank balances as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 8 Million as against Rs 1,827 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes fixed deposits having maturity more than 3 months but less than 12 months and earmarked balances with banks pertaining to unclaimed dividends.
Decrease in other bank balances is on account of fixed deposits having maturity less than 3 months.
Other Financial Assets
Other financial assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 2,892 Million as against Rs 1,786 Million as at March 31, 2025. It mainly includes unbilled revenue (pertaining to time and material contracts), derivative financial instruments, advance to employee, security deposits, loans and advances to related parties etc.
The increase is mainly on account of unbilled revenue which moved from Rs 865 Million as at March 31, 2025 to Rs 1880 Million as at March 31, 2026.
14. Other Current Assets
Other current assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 9,906 Million as against Rs 12,429 Million as at March 31, 2025. Other current assets mainly consist of advance to suppliers, GST receivable, unbilled revenue (fixed price contracts), contract assets, prepaid expenses etc. The decrease is mainly on account of unbilled revenue and contract assets which moved from Rs 9,126 Million as at March 31, 2025 to Rs 6,735 Million as at March 31, 2026 towards held for sale classification of SWC Business.
15. Deferred tax assets/liabilities (DTA/DTL)
(Rs Million)
| Particulars | As at March 31, 2026 | As at March 31, 2025 |
| Deferred Tax Assets | 907 | 164 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 1 | 758 |
Deferred tax assets (DTA) as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 907 Million as against Rs 164 Million as at March 31, 2025. Increase in DTA is due to creation of DTA on Hedge Losses.
Deferred tax liability (DTL) as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 1 Million as against Rs 758 Million as at March 31, 2025. The movement reflects changes in temporary differences during the year, including hedge-related fair value movements.
16. Inventories
Inventories as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 58 Million as against less than Rs 39 Million as at March 31, 2025.
C. Operational Analysis
Financial Performance
(Rs Million)
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | |||
| Particulars | Rs Million | % of Revenue | Rs Million | FY 2025 % of Revenue |
| Income | ||||
| Revenue from operations | 1,09,959 | 100.0% | 96,422 | 100.0% |
| Expenses | ||||
| Employee benefit expenses | 64,574 | 58.7% | 55,923 | 58.0% |
| Other operating expenses | 26,035 | 23.7% | 22,602 | 23.4% |
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 3,452 | 3.1% | 3,031 | 3.1% |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 15,898 | 14.5% | 14,866 | 15.4% |
| Other income | 2,212 | 2.0% | 2,093 | 2.2% |
| Finance costs | 641 | 0.6% | 565 | 0.6% |
| Profit from continuing operations before exceptional items and tax | 17,469 | 15.9% | 16,394 | 17.0% |
| Exceptional items | 724 | 0.7% | - | 0.0% |
| Profit from continuing operations before tax | 16,745 | 15.2% | 16,394 | 17.0% |
| Tax Expenses | 4,445 | 4.0% | 4,495 | 4.7% |
| Profit for the year from continuing operations | 12,300 | 11.2% | 11,899 | 12.3% |
| Profit/ (loss) for the year from discontinued operations | 511 | 0.5% | 736 | 0.8% |
| Profit after tax | 12,811 | 11.7% | 12,635 | 13.1% |
| Minority Interest | 19 | 0.0% | -32 | 0.0% |
| Profit for the year | 12,792 | 11.6% | 12,667 | 13.1% |
Revenue from Operations
Our Revenues from operations increased by 14.0% to Rs 1,09,959 Million for the year ended March 31, 2026 from Rs 96,422 Million for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Revenue growth in reported terms includes impact of currency fluctuations. We, therefore, additionally report the revenue growth in constant currency terms, which represents the real growth in revenue excluding the impact of currency fluctuations. In USD terms, our revenue from operations increased by 8.3% to $1,233 Million for the year ended March 31, 2026 from $1,138 Million for the year ended March 31, 2025. Our revenue from operations for fiscal 2026 in constant currency grew by 7.7%.
In terms of project type, revenue from time and material contracts (as a % of total revenue) for the period ended March 31, 2026 stood at 66.2 % as against 67.6% for the year ended March 31, 2025 and revenue from fixed price contracts (as a % of total revenue) for the period ended March 31, 2026 stood at 33.8% as against 32.4% for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Revenue from top 5 customers for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at 16.7% (16.1% for the year ended March 31, 2025).
Refer "Segment Reporting" section of MD&A for more details on the analysis of segment revenues and profitability.
Employee Benefit expenses
Employee benefit expenses for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 64,574 Million (representing 58.7% of revenue from operations for such year) as against Rs 55,923 Million (representing 58.0% of revenue from operations for such year) for the year ended March 31, 2025. It mainly includes salaries (including overseas staff expenses), share based payment, staff welfare, contribution to provident fund and gratuity fund.
The increase is due to the full-year impact of employee costs relating to the Intelliswift business in FY 2026, compared with a partial-year impact in FY 2025 following its acquisition on January 3, 2025 with decrease in headcount to 23,830 as at March 31, 2026 end from 23,958 as at March 31, 2025 end.
Operating Expenses
Other operating expenses for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 26,035 Million (representing 23.7% of revenue from operations for such year) as against Rs 22,602 Million (representing 23.4% of revenue from operations for such year) for the year ended March 31, 2025. It mainly includes subcontracting and component, engineering and technical consultancy fees, cost of computer software, rent and establishment expenses, travelling expenses, legal and professional charges, overheads charges and miscellaneous expenses.
The increase in cost is majorly on account of increase in subcontracting and component, engineering and technical consultancy fees, travelling expenses, advertisement and sales promotion in line with business growth.
Depreciation and amortization expenses
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 3,452 Million (representing 3.1% of revenue from operations for such year) as against Rs 3,031 Million (representing 3.1% of revenue from operations for such year) for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Out of total expense, expense pertaining to depreciation on right of use assets (as per IND AS 116 accounting) for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 1,647 Million as against Rs 1,499 Million for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Other Income
Other income for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 2,212 Million as against Rs 2,093 Million for the year ended March 31, 2025. It mainly includes below:
(Rs Million)
| Particulars | Year ended March 31, 2026 | Year ended March 31, 2025 |
| Foreign exchange gain | 201 | 245 |
| Profit/(loss) on sales of fixed asset | (175) | 23 |
| Gain/(loss) from mutual fund investments (measured at fair value through profit and loss) | (74) | 13 |
| Interest Income* | 1,073 | 675 |
| Miscellaneous income | 874 | 434 |
| Net gain/(loss) on sale of investment | 313 | 703 |
| Total | 2,212 | 2,093 |
*Interest income includes interest earned and accrued interest on account of investment in various instruments such as commercial paper, fixed deposits, Non convertible debentures, certificate of deposits, Invits and REITs etc.
The increase in other income is on account of increase in interest income due to investment of surplus cash, offset by reduced gains due to currency movements.
Finance costs
Finance costs for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 641 Million as against Rs 565 Million for the year ended March 31, 2025. It mainly includes interest on bill discounting and interest on lease liability accounted as per IND AS 116.
Tax expenses
Tax expenses comprise of current tax and deferred tax.
Current tax expenses for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 4,374 Million as against Rs 4,480 Million for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Deferred tax expenses for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 71 Million as against credit of Rs 15 Million for the year ended March 31, 2025.
(Rs Million)
| Particulars | Year ended March 31, 2026 | Year ended March 31, 2025 |
| Profit from continuing operations before tax | 16,745 | 16,394 |
| Tax expense | 4,445 | 4,495 |
| Effective tax rate | 26.5% | 27.4% |
Current income tax is the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the applicable tax laws in relevant jurisdictions. Deferred income tax reflect the impact of timing differences between taxable income and accounting income.
Profit attributable to equity shareholders
Profit attributable to equity shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 12,792 Million as against Rs 12,667 Million for the year ended March 31, 2025. Increase in profit attributable to equity shareholders is in line with revenue growth.
Earnings per share
Earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average numbers of equity shares outstanding during the period.
Basic EPS for continuing operations has increased by 2.8% to Rs 115.9 per share for the year ended March 31, 2026 from Rs 112.7 per share for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Diluted EPS for continuing operations has increased by 2.8% to Rs 115.7 per share for the year ended March 31, 2026 from Rs 112.5 per share for the year ended March 31, 2025.
D. Cash flows and dividend
Cash Flow
Summary of cash flow statement is as under:
(Rs Million)
| Particulars | As at March 31, 2026 | As at March 31, 2025 |
| Net cash flow (used in)/from operating activities | 14,551 | 14,811 |
| Net cash flow (used in)/from investing activities | (4,428) | (5,094) |
| Net cash flow (used in)/from financing activities | (7,995) | (7,182) |
| Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents | 2,128 | 2,535 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 13,823 | 11,288 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 15,951 | 13,823 |
| Unrealised exchange (gain)/ loss on cash and cash equivalents (net) | 546 | 8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as per balance sheet | 16,497 | 13,831 |
Net cash flow (used in)/from operating activities
For period ended March 31, 2026, net cash flow from operating activities stood at Rs 14,551, consisting of profit before tax of Rs 17,441 Million, adjusted for depreciation and amortization, interest income, finance cost, investment income, bad debts, employee stock option cost etc. of Rs 1,944 Million and cash used in net working capital of Rs 721 Million and cash used to pay taxes (net of refund), which was Rs 4,113 Million.
For period ended March 31, 2025, net cash flow from operating activities stood at Rs 14,811 Million as at the year ended March 31, 2025, consisting of profit before tax of Rs 17,407 Million, adjusted for depreciation and amortization, interest income, finance cost, investment income, bad debts, employee stock option cost etc. of Rs 2,555 Million and cash used in net working capital of Rs 223 Million and cash used to pay taxes (net of refund), which was Rs 4928 Million.
Net cash flow (used in)/from investing activities
For period ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in investing activities stood at Rs 4,428 Million.
This primarily includes net cash through current/non-current investments which includes mutual funds, certificate of deposits, commercial papers etc. of Rs 4,102 Million, net purchase of property, plant, equipment, and intangibles of Rs 1,749 Million, deposits matured/having maturity less than 3 months of Rs 1,678 Million, Rs 1410 Million payout towards consideration for acquisition of Intelliswift, and income received from investments including interest income of Rs 1,155 Million.
For period ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in investing activities stood at Rs 5,094 Million. This primarily includes net increase in current/non-current investments which includes mutual funds, certificate of deposits, commercial papers etc. of Rs 1,025 Million, net purchase of property, plant, equipment, and intangibles of Rs 1,018 Million, deposits matured/having maturity less than 3 months of Rs 883 Million, Rs 7,364 Million payout towards consideration for acquisition of Intelliswift, Rs 266 Million for Cash and cash equivalents acquired pursuant to acquisition of subsidiaries and income received from investments including interest income of Rs 1,114 Million.
Net cash flow (used in)/from financing activities
For period ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in financing activities stood at Rs 7,995 Million. This primarily includes dividend payments of Rs 5,928 Million, payment pertaining to lease liability of Rs 1,425 Million and interest payments (including interest on lease liability) of Rs 642 Million.
For period ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in financing activities stood at Rs 7,182 Million. This primarily includes dividend payments of Rs 5,292 Million, payment pertaining to lease liability of Rs 1,325 Million and interest payments (including interest on lease liability) of Rs 565 Million.
Dividend
The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. Companies are required to pay/distribute dividend after deducting applicable withholding income taxes. The remittance of dividends outside India is governed by Indian law on foreign exchange and is also subject to withholding tax at applicable rates.
The Board of Directors of the Company has recommended the final dividend of Rs 40 per equity share for the year ended March 31, 2026 (Previous Year Rs 38 per equity share), subject to approval by the shareholders at the forthcoming annual general meeting. The total final dividend payment is expected to be Rs 4,240 Million.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, Dividend per share for the year was Rs 58 which includes interim dividend of Rs 18 and recommended final dividend of Rs 40. This translates to a dividend payout of 48.0% for year ended March 31, 2026.
For the year ended March 31, 2025, Dividend per share for the year was Rs 55 which includes interim dividend of Rs 17 and final dividend of Rs 38. This translates to a dividend payout of 46.0% for year ended March 31, 2025.
E. Key Financial Ratios (Consolidated)
(Rs Million)
| Ratio | FY 2026 | FY 2025 |
| Days Sales Outstanding (in days) | 83 | 86 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | NA | NA |
| Current Ratio | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Debt Equity Ratio | NA | NA |
| Operating Profit Margin (%) | 14.5% | 15.4% |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Return on Net Worth (%) | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Note: Certain Ratios for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 have been computed based on numbers for Continuing Operations pursuant to signing of definitive agreement for sale of SWC Business.
Explanations for changes in ratios:
1. Days Sales Outstanding for the year ended March 31, 2026 went down to 83 days as compared to 86 days for the year March 31, 2025, on account of a decrease in trade receivables to Rs 20,146 Million as at March 31, 2026, compared to Rs 25,126 Million as at March 31, 2025.
2. Interest Coverage ratio & Debt Equity ratio are not relevant metrics for the Company as it does not have any debt.
3. Current Ratio increased to 2.5 in FY 2026 compared to 2.2 in FY 2025.
4. Operating margin was 14.5% in FY 2026 compared to 15.4% in FY 2025, reflecting the integration impact of Intelliswift, acquired in the last quarter of FY 2025, as well as macro headwinds early in the year that required increased support for select strategic customers.
5. The net profit margin was 11.7% in FY 2026 compared to 13.1% in FY 2025, reflecting the impact of one-time exceptional items related to the new wage code and restructuring costs incurred to align the business with the Lakshya 31 plan.
6. Return on Net Worth for the year ended March 31, 2026 was 20.4%.
F. Segment Reporting (Consolidated)
Our segmental reporting comprises business and geographic segmentation.
Business Segmentation
LTTS operates in three industry segments namely Mobility, Sustainability and Tech
Graphical representation of reportable segments contribution to revenue is as under:
Revenue Contribution by Segments
(Rs in million)
| FY 2025 | FY 2026 | |
| Mobility | 35,087 | 35,077 |
| Sustainability | 32,167 | 38,284 |
| Tech | 29,168 | 36,598 |
| Total | 96,422 | 1,09,959 |
Mobility
Mobility segment is third largest segment by revenue and contributed 31.9% of the companys total revenue in FY 2026 vs 36.4% of the total revenue in FY 2025. Mobility revenue remained largely flat in FY2026
Sustainability
Sustainability segment is the largest segment. The segment has contributed 34.8% of the companys total revenue in FY 2026 vs 33.4% of the total revenue in FY 2025. Sustainability revenue grew by 19.0% in FY 2026.
Tech
The Tech segment is the second largest segment and contributed 33.3% of the companys total revenue in FY 2026 vs 30.3% of the total revenue in FY 2025. The segment revenue has increased by 25.5% in FY 2026.
The following table shows a breakdown of our revenue by our business segments for the periods indicated:
| Particulars | FY 2026 Rs Million | FY 2026 % of Revenue | FY 2025 Rs Million | FY 2025 % of Revenue |
| Mobility | 35,077 | 31.9% | 35,087 | 36.4% |
| Sustainability | 38,284 | 34.8% | 32,167 | 33.4% |
| Tech | 36,598 | 33.3% | 29,168 | 30.3% |
| Total Operating Revenue | 1,09,959 | 96,422 |
Further, the segment wise operating profits as a percentage to respective segment revenue has been depicted below for the periods indicated:
Segmental Operating Profit Margins
(%)
| FY 2025 | FY 2026 | |
| Mobility | 19.1% | 15.2% |
| Sustainability | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Tech | 12.8% | 10.4% |
Geographical Segmentation
We present our revenues by client billed location, irrespective of the location of the headquarters of the client or the location of the delivery centre where the work is performed.
North America continued to dominate by contributing 59.7% of the total revenue. Contribution from Europe was 18.6%, from India it was 13.9% while Rest of the World contributed 7.8% of total revenue.
Graphical representation of revenue contribution from geographies is as under:
(Rs in million)
| FY 2025 | FY 2026 | |
| North America | 55,655 | 65,646 |
| Europe | 18,937 | 20,452 |
| India | 14,116 | 15,284 |
| Rest of the World | 7,714 | 8,577 |
| Total | 96,422 | 1,09,959 |
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