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  • Mphasis TCV Hits USD 760 Million in Q1 FY26

    Mphasis TCV

    Bengaluru: Mphasis Limited (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS), a leading provider of cloud and cognitive IT services, reported its highest-ever Total Contract Value (Mphasis TCV) of USD 760 million in the first quarter of FY26, marking a strong start to the fiscal year.

    The company continues to deepen its focus on AI-powered services, which contributed to 68% of the Mphasis TCV wins in the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

    Also Read: The Forrester Wave Names Mphasis Contender in Application Modernization and Multicloud Services

    Financial Highlights – Q1 FY26:

    • Gross Revenue: ₹34,950 million; grew 9.2% YoY and 0.4% QoQ (reported)
    • Constant Currency Revenue Growth: 6.5% YoY and 1.0% QoQ
    • Direct Revenue: ↑10.9% YoY, ↑1.1% QoQ (reported); ↑8.1% YoY in constant currency
    • Operating Margin: 15.3%
    • Net Profit: ₹4,417 million; ↑9.2% YoY
    • EPS: ₹23.2; ↑8.5% YoY

    “Our early investments in AI are enabling us to deliver exceptional client outcomes. With 68% of our record USD 760 million TCV led by AI-driven deals, Mphasis is well-positioned to help clients transform through intelligent, secure, and scalable digital ecosystems,” said Nitin Rakesh, CEO and MD, Mphasis.

    Mphasis TCV: Key Deal Wins
    • Wealth & Investment Management Platform for a global asset services firm using AI-led transformation.
    • Vendor Consolidation & Outcome-Based Delivery for a North American life insurer, powered by Mphasis’ Neo Suite of AI platforms.
    • Liquidity Management Enhancement for a U.S.-based financial services giant, leveraging AI for forecasting and real-time insights.
    • API Factory Deployment for a financial institution to support scalable, secure partner integrations.

    Awards & Recognition:

    • Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2025 – Identity & Access Management
    • Flexera Technology Intelligence Awards 2025 – Innovation of the Year

    Analyst Positioning:

    • Featured in Gartner’s Market Guides for U.S. Healthcare and Quality Engineering Services
    • Recognized by Forrester in The AI Technical Services Landscape, Q2 2025

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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