Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Happiest Minds Q1 net profit up 10.5% on AI-led deal momentum
Happiest Minds Technologies, a mid-tier IT services firm based in Bengaluru, reported a 10.5% increase in net profit for the first quarter of FY26.
The company's revenue also grew by 4% sequentially and 14.3% year-on-year.
The company's success is attributed to its AI-first strategy, which has gained significant traction.
The company has 306 clients and a strong balance sheet, with a focus on profitable growth.
The management is optimistic about the future, with a strong pipeline of opportunities and steady margins.
The company is also expanding its team of Forward Deployed Engineers and focusing on optimizing AI token utilization.
Happiest Minds Technologies reported a 10.5% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 67.6 crore for Q1 FY26.
Revenue from operations increased by 4% sequentially to Rs 629 crore.
Total revenue grew by 14.3% year-on-year from Rs 549.9 crore.
Operating margins expanded by 2.3% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 109 crore.
The company has 306 clients and a strong balance sheet, with a focus on profitable growth.
- Who
- Happiest Minds Technologies
- What
- Reported a 10.5% rise in consolidated net profit for Q1 FY26
- When
- April-June quarter of FY26
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Due to AI-led deal momentum and strong performance in AI and Analytics, digital engineering, platforms, and industry-focused solutions
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- Consolidated Net Profit
- Rs 67.6 crore
- Revenue from Operations
- Rs 629 crore
- Total Revenue Growth
- 14.3% year-on-year
- Operating Margins
- 2.3% quarter-on-quarter
- Number of Clients
- 306
- Adjusted EPS
- Rs 5.34 per share
- Employee Attrition Rate
- 15.4%
- Employee Utilisation Rate
- 81%