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On 15 October 2026 Tech Mahindra reported consolidated revenue of ₹16,180 crore and profit of ₹1,586 crore for the September quarter, moved EBIT margin closer to its 15% goal, and announced a ₹15 interim dividend plus a 1:1 bonus issue subject to shareholders.
On 15 October 2026, Tech Mahindra released audited results for the quarter ended 30 September 2026. Consolidated revenue from operations reached ₹16,180.2 crore, up 15.6% year on year. Profit after tax attributable to owners rose 32.7% to ₹1,585.6 crore. Management said operating margin moved closer to its long-stated 15% target as deal execution improved. The board declared an interim dividend of ₹15 per equity share, with a record date of 23 October 2026 and payment targeted by 13 November 2026. It also recommended a 1:1 bonus issue, capitalising about ₹490 crore from reserves, pending shareholder approval.
Indian IT names are navigating slower client spending in parts of the portfolio while fighting for large transformation deals. Tech Mahindra’s profit growth outpacing revenue suggests cost discipline and mix improvement rather than a pure volume boom. Returning cash through dividends and a bonus issue signals confidence in the balance sheet, though a bonus does not change intrinsic value per share. The print lands the same day as softer outlook commentary from Wipro, so investors are splitting the sector into winners on margin and laggards on bookings.
If you hold Tech Mahindra shares, mark the dividend record date and vote when the bonus resolution comes up. IT employees can read the margin trend as a hint on variable pay pools, even as peers freeze bonuses elsewhere. Enterprise buyers may see a vendor with room to invest in AI-led consulting while staying profitable. Watch the evening earnings call for deal pipeline colour, attrition, and whether the 15% margin target is within reach this financial year.
Trade policy / exports
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on 22 October 2026 that India’s proposed free-trade agreement with the European Union could become operational within four to five months after signing, with the deal expected to be inked before year-end during his visit to Germany.
Food delivery / quick commerce
Swiggy reported on 22 October 2026 that September-quarter revenue rose 36% to about ₹7,571 crore and the consolidated net loss narrowed to ₹922 crore, as food delivery posted record adjusted core profit of about ₹349 crore while quick-commerce Instamart lost about ₹764 crore at the segment level amid heavier discounting and 69 new dark stores.
Quick-service restaurants / consumers
KFC and Pizza Hut operator Sapphire Foods India said on 22 October 2026 that September-quarter consolidated restaurant sales rose 20% year on year to about ₹885 crore, with KFC India same-store sales up 14% and adjusted EBITDA margin expanding 100 basis points to 7.1% even as the listed stock remained far below its 52-week high.
RBI / government borrowing
On 22 October 2026, the Reserve Bank of India accepted no bids at the scheduled sale of short-dated government treasury bills, the first full cancellation in about seven months, as investors demanded higher yields amid a bond selloff, oil-linked inflation fears, and expectations of more rate hikes after October’s policy minutes.
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