Tech Mahindra Q2 profit jumps 33% to Rs 1,586 crore; board proposes 1:1 bonus issue
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Tech Mahindra said on October 15, 2026 its Q2 net profit rose 32.7% to Rs 1,586 crore, deal wins hit $1.02 billion, and its board proposed a 1:1 bonus issue.
What Happened
Tech Mahindra, the IT services arm of the Mahindra Group, reported on Thursday, October 15, 2026 that its consolidated net profit for the July-September quarter rose 32.7 per cent from a year earlier to Rs 1,586 crore. Revenue grew 15.6 per cent to Rs 16,180 crore, and operating margin widened by about 260 basis points to 14.8 per cent. The company signed new deals worth $1.023 billion in the quarter, up 25.4 per cent year on year. Its board declared an interim dividend of Rs 15 a share and recommended a 1:1 bonus issue, giving shareholders one new share for every share they hold, subject to their approval.
Key Facts
- Net profit: Rs 1,586 crore in Q2 FY27, up 32.7% year on year and about 8.2% from Rs 1,465 crore in Q1.
- Revenue: Rs 16,180 crore, up 15.6% year on year.
- EBIT: Rs 2,387 crore, up 40.5% year on year; EBIT margin 14.8%, about 260 basis points higher.
- New deal wins: $1.023 billion total contract value, up 25.4% year on year.
- Headcount: 152,206 at the end of the quarter; last-twelve-month IT attrition 11.7%.
- Interim dividend: Rs 15 a share; record date Friday, October 23, 2026; payment by November 13.
- Bonus: 1:1 issue of Rs 5 shares recommended, subject to shareholder approval; record date to be announced.
Why It Matters
The September quarter extends a long run of margin gains. Chief executive Mohit Joshi said the company had delivered another quarter of growth and that margins had expanded for the twelfth quarter in a row. A rise of about 260 basis points in a year is large for a services business, and the steady climb matters to clients and investors who judge whether a services company can invest in new skills while staying profitable.
The deal figure is equally important. New contracts worth just over $1 billion in a single quarter give Tech Mahindra visible work for the coming years, and a 25 per cent rise in deal value suggests clients are still committing to multi-year technology programmes with the company.
The proposed bonus issue does not change the total value of an investor's holding, because the share price adjusts for the larger number of shares. But it does make each share cheaper in rupee terms and increases the number of shares in circulation and can make the stock easier for small investors to buy. The board has also recommended raising the company's authorised share capital from Rs 924.3 crore to Rs 1,000 crore to make room for the new shares.
| Tech Mahindra Q2 FY27 | Figure |
|---|---|
| Revenue | Rs 16,180 crore (up 15.6%) |
| Net profit | Rs 1,586 crore (up 32.7%) |
| EBIT margin | 14.8% (up about 260 bps) |
| New deal wins | $1.023 billion (up 25.4%) |
| Headcount | 152,206 |
Impact
Short-term: Shareholders on the register on October 23 will receive the Rs 15 interim dividend by November 13. The bonus issue needs shareholder approval, and the company will announce its record date later.
Long-term: If Tech Mahindra keeps expanding margins while converting its $1 billion-plus deal pipeline into revenue, it would strengthen the case that its recovery is lasting. Attrition of 11.7 per cent suggests a relatively settled workforce, which helps delivery on large contracts.
Who is affected: Tech Mahindra's shareholders, including small investors who will gain bonus shares; its roughly 1.5 lakh employees; clients relying on its services for digital and AI projects; and job seekers watching hiring at India's IT companies.
Key Takeaway
Tech Mahindra's September-quarter profit rose a third on higher margins and $1 billion in fresh deals, and a proposed 1:1 bonus issue rewards shareholders as margins rise for a twelfth straight quarter under Mohit Joshi.
Questions and Answers
What were Tech Mahindra's Q2 FY27 results?
For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, Tech Mahindra reported consolidated net profit of Rs 1,586 crore, up 32.7% year on year, on revenue of Rs 16,180 crore, up 15.6%. Its EBIT margin rose to 14.8%.
What is the Tech Mahindra bonus issue?
The board has recommended a 1:1 bonus issue, under which shareholders would get one Rs 5 bonus share for every Rs 5 share they hold. It needs shareholder approval, and the record date will be announced later.
What is the record date for Tech Mahindra's interim dividend?
The record date for the Rs 15 per share interim dividend is Friday, October 23, 2026, and payment is scheduled by November 13, 2026.
How much new business did Tech Mahindra win in the quarter?
It won new deals with a total contract value of $1.023 billion, 25.4% more than in the same quarter a year earlier.
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