Hinduja Global Solutions Limited has informed the Exchange about Transcript
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HGS filed the transcript of its Q4 & FY2025 earnings call, where it reported FY25 operating revenue of ₹4,404.2 crore ($520.6M), down about ₹200 crore YoY, while EBITDA margins improved 10 basis points to 16.4%. Q4 saw sequential recovery with operating revenue rising to ₹1,161 crore and EBITDA margins expanding sharply from 19% in Q3 to 21.5%. FY25 net profit stood at ₹100.7 crore (vs ₹131.2 crore in FY24), and Q4 reported a near-breakeven PAT loss of ₹1.7 crore due to higher deferred tax provisions. The company highlighted strong cash generation (₹457 crore from operations) and a net treasury surplus of ₹5,168 crore. Management announced major leadership transitions: long-serving Group CEO Partha DeSarkar and CFO Srinivas Palakodeti are stepping down, with Venkatesh Korla as new Global CEO and Mahesh Kumar Nutalapati as new Global CFO. The strategy is centered on AI-led transformation via the Agent X platform, expansion of digital services (targeting 32% digital/68% traditional by end of FY26, reversing within 3 years), and tech-driven acquisitions using surplus cash.
Leadership transition is the key overhang, but succession appears well-planned with internal appointments. Margin improvement and strong cash position are positives, though revenue decline and elevated deferred tax provisions are concerns. AI-led strategy and acquisition pipeline could be re-rating catalysts, but the broader BPM business faces headwinds from lengthening sales cycles.