LTTS - L&T Technology
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Overall revenue grew 10.6% YoY in FY25 to INR 10,670.1 Cr. In Q2 FY26, revenue was INR 2,979.5 Cr, up 15.8% YoY and 4.0% QoQ. Constant currency growth in Q2 FY26 was 10.4% YoY. Segment-specific growth was supported by Sustainability and Tech, while Mobility faced a subdued demand environment in the Automotive sector.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not explicitly disclosed in percentages by region, but the company monitors concentration across geographies and customers to manage risks. Revenue is primarily driven by global ER&D spending patterns in markets including the U.S. and South America.
Profitability Margins
Operating margins have shown a declining trend: 18.3% (FY22), 17.3% (FY23), 17.1% (FY24), and 14.9% (FY25). Q2 FY26 EBIT margin stood at 13.4%, while Net Income margin was 11.0% (INR 328.7 Cr). Margins were impacted by higher operating leverage and acquisition-related integration expenses.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA for Q2 FY26 was INR 490.8 Cr, representing a 6.1% increase QoQ. The 9M FY25 operating margin moderated to 18.4% from 19.9% in the previous year due to integration costs and shifting market dynamics.
Capital Expenditure
Capital spending is expected to remain moderate and funded through cash accruals. LTTS maintains a debt-free balance sheet with a cash surplus of INR 3,290 Cr as of December 2024. Maintenance capex is limited.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Crisil Ratings maintains a strong profile with LTTS being net debt-free. Interest coverage ratio was 195.36 in FY24. Borrowing is minimal, primarily consisting of finance lease liabilities of INR 644 Cr as of September 2024.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not applicable as LTTS is a service-based Engineering Research and Development (ER&D) company; its primary 'input' is human capital and intellectual property.
Import Sources
Not applicable; services are delivered through a global delivery model with 56.4% offshore mix in Q2 FY26.
Key Suppliers
Not applicable; however, the company partners with technology providers like NVIDIA, SiMa.ai, and hyperscalers for its technology backbone.
Capacity Expansion
Expansion is driven by headcount and specialized centers. LTTS operates an Offshore Development Center (ODC) for product lifecycle management and is building a centralized Data Factory for a global pharmaceutical leader.
Raw Material Costs
Not applicable; however, 'Cost of Sales' for Q2 FY26 was INR 2,146.2 Cr, which includes employee compensation and project-related expenses.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Offshore delivery mix improved to 56.4% in Q2 FY26. Time & Material (T&M) revenue mix was 61.9%.
Logistics & Distribution
Not applicable.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
10%+
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by the 'Go Deeper to Scale' strategy focusing on Mobility, Sustainability, and Tech. The company is investing in Agentic AI and has a medium-term revenue target of USD 2 Billion. Growth is supported by a record TCV of near-USD 300 million in Q2 FY26, including a $100M deal in Sustainability and a $60M deal in Tech.
Products & Services
Engineering Research and Development (ER&D) services, Software Product Development, Platform Engineering, Digital Integration, Data and AI solutions, and Intelligent Well services for oilfields.
Brand Portfolio
L&T Technology Services (LTTS), Intelliswift (acquired).
New Products/Services
Agentic AI solutions and license-based revenue, which now contributes 1% of trailing 12-month revenue.
Market Expansion
Expansion into Software Product Development and Platform Engineering via the USD 110 million acquisition of Intelliswift. Targeting deepwater pre-salt fields in South America and global pharmaceutical data management.
Market Share & Ranking
Positioned as a leader in the global ER&D market; specific percentage ranking not disclosed.
Strategic Alliances
Partnerships with SiMa.ai, NVIDIA, MIT Media Lab, and various hyperscalers to ensure a future-ready technology backbone.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The ER&D industry is evolving with the emergence of breakthrough technologies like AI and a growing emphasis on ESG. LTTS is positioning itself by integrating AI into its core offerings and targeting the Sustainability segment, which saw 28.1% margins in Q2 FY26.
Competitive Landscape
Competes in the global engineering services market against other specialized ER&D and IT service providers.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on the 'L&T' brand, engineering domain expertise, and strong parentage (L&T holds 73.6%). The relationship provides access to shared managerial and infrastructure resources, which is highly sustainable due to the strategic importance of LTTS to the L&T group.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to global ER&D spending patterns and macroeconomic uncertainty, which can lead to cost-reduction initiatives by clients.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward sustainable engineering and AI-driven product development is increasing demand for LTTS's specialized services.
Geopolitical Risks
Geopolitical challenges, tariffs, and trade restrictions impact global supply chains and client spending.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Adheres to local laws in multiple jurisdictions, particularly regarding immigration, data protection (GDPR/DPDP), and cybersecurity. Uses an in-house tool to monitor rules across all operating regions.
Environmental Compliance
LTTS has integrated climate and ESG risk assessments into its ERM function. It focuses on water neutrality, carbon-neutral emissions, and biodiversity enhancement.
Taxation Policy Impact
Compliant with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and the Companies Act, 2013.
Legal Contingencies
Not disclosed in specific INR values, but the company emphasizes adherence to local laws to avoid fines, penalties, and reputational damage.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical unpredictability are primary risks. A deterioration in the credit profile of the parent (L&T) or a large debt-funded acquisition could negatively impact ratings.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Monitors revenue concentration across geographies to limit impact from region-specific disruptions.
Third Party Dependencies
Relies on technology partners like NVIDIA and hyperscalers for digital infrastructure.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by continuous investment in emerging technologies like Agentic AI and Platform Engineering.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Maintains a strong financial risk profile with high liquidity (INR 3,290 Cr cash) to mitigate counterparty risks.