Infosys Limited, founded in 1981, has grown to become India’s second-largest IT services company. Servicing clients in 56+ countries, the firm offers consulting, technology, outsourcing, and next-gen digital services. It empowers enterprises to strategize and execute comprehensive digital transformations.
Business Model & Service Portfolio
Infosys delivers revenue through two broad categories:
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Core Services:
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Application management & proprietary development
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Independent validation services
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Product engineering
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Infrastructure management
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Enterprise applications (ERP, SCM, CRM)
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Licensing & integration
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Digital Services:
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Customer experience improvement
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AI & analytics-powered solutions (e.g., NIA, Topaz)
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IoT & digital product engineering
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Legacy system modernization
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Cloud migration (Cobalt platform)
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Cybersecurity
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Platforms & Product Innovations
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Cobalt: A holistic cloud offering across public, private, hybrid environments.
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Finacle: A core banking platform used by global financial institutions.
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Infosys NIA: AI-engine that powers automation and smart workflows.
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Edge Suite: Tools for data analysis and next-gen business intelligence.
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Panaya & Skava: Platforms for ERP modernization and digital commerce.
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Infosys McCamish: Insurance-centric modernization platform.
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Topaz (launched 23 May 2023): Gen-AI platform with 150+ pre‑trained models for enterprise digitization.
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Infosys Aster (Q1 FY25): AI‑augmented marketing services enhancing brand experience and campaign ROI.
Strategic M&A & Capabilities
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MRE Consulting
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Acquired for $36M; specializing in energy & commodity trading digital transformation (FY24 revenue: $64M).
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The Missing Link
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Acquired for AUD 98M; enhances Infosys’s cybersecurity and risk mitigation muscle (FY24 revenue: AUD 43.2M).
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These acquisitions expand the firm’s digital capabilities in high-growth sectors while complementing existing service lines.
FY25 Financial Performance
Revenue & Growth
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Total revenue: ₹1,62,990 crore (~$19.5B), +6% YoY (+4% in constant currency), behind guidance of 4.5–5%.
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Q4 FY25 revenue: ₹40,925 crore, +8% YoY, –2% QoQ (–4.8% cc YoY, –3.5% cc QoQ). QoQ decline impacted by lower third-party revenue and seasonality.
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Vertical growth: Manufacturing (+11%), Energy (+7%), Financial Services (+5%), Communication & Hi-Tech (+4%).
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Regional growth led by India (+30%), Europe (+13%).
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Deal wins: 96 large contracts (TCV $11.6B), down 14%; net new wins ~ $7B, down 13%.
Profitability
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EBITDA: ₹39,236 crore, +8% YoY (5-year CAGR: 12%).
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Employee costs: +4%, Subcontracting: +6%, Communication costs: –8%, Software: +18%, net Opex: +6%.
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PAT: ₹26,750 crore, +2% YoY (5-year CAGR: 10%).
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Depreciation: +3%, finance costs: –11%, other income: –24% (due to fewer tax refunds; FY25 tax refunds ₹343 crore).
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Profitability Metrics
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EBITDA Margin: 24.1%, +37 bps (driven by Project Maximus, automation, currency effects).
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PAT Margin: 16.4% vs. 17.1% prior year (adjusted ~16.3% due to tax refund variances).
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ROCE: 41.35% (PBIT ₹38,024 crore; capital employed ₹1,04,945 crore).
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ROE: 29.4% (net worth ₹95,818 crore).
Efficiency & Cash Flow
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Operating Cash Flow: ₹35,694 crore (adjusted for WC improvements).
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Investing Cash Flow: –₹1,946 crore (net mutual fund sale ₹939 crore; acquisition spend ₹3,155 crore).
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Financing Activities: –₹24,161 crore (dividends ₹20,287 crore; lease repayments ₹2,355 crore; subsidiary loan ₹985 crore).
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Working Capital Cycle: ~69 days (DSO improved to 69 from 71).
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Free Cash Flow (FCF): ₹70.02/share, +23% YoY; FCF conversion 129.2% vs. 107.6%.
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Asset Turnover: 1.14× (total assets +8%; revenue +6%; liquid assets ₹47,996 crore).
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Headcount: 3,23,578 (+6,338); attrition: 14.1% (vs. 12.6%); utilization ~82%.
Solvency Profile
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Debt/Equity: Zero traditional debt; net worth rose from ₹88,116 crore to ₹95,818 crore.
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Interest Coverage: 91.4× (finance cost ₹416 crore — largely lease-related).
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Current Ratio: 2.27× with increased current assets and liabilities (liabilities rose due to lease and provisions).
Valuation & Shareholder Returns
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TTM P/E: 25.1× vs. industry 28.2×.
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Dividend Policy: Return ~85% of FCF over 5 years through dividends & buybacks.
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Dividends: ₹43/share in FY25 (vs. ₹46/share); payout ratio 66.7%.
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Technical Price Zones:
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Consolidation ₹450–850 (pre-Jun 2020), breakout since.
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Price band ₹1,650–1,950 post-breakout.
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Buyers can accumulate at ₹1,250–1,400.
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Governance & Management
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Leadership:
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CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka (effective April 2024), 18-year Infosys veteran.
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Strategic Vision:
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Build a sustainable, resilient organization focused on client relevance, employee growth, shareholder returns, and community engagement.
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Prioritize next-gen technologies – AI, cloud, 5G, blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT.
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Shareholding Pattern (Q4 FY25)
| Shareholder | Percentage |
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| Promoters | 14.60% |
| FIIs | 32.89% |
| DIIs | 38.53% |
| Retail/Others | 13.98% |
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LIC holds 10.45%, followed by SBI, ICICI, HDFC mutual funds, and NPS Trust.
Sectoral & Macro Tailwinds
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Indian IT services projected growth: 10–12% in 2025; digital share ~55–60%, growing 25–30% annually (source: NASSCOM).
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Industry size: $283 billion in FY25.
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Global enterprise spend on tech expected to grow from 3% to 5% of revenue by 2030; public cloud shift to 51% by FY26.
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India continues as leading global offshoring destination (cost‑efficient by 3‑4×).
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Key drivers: cloud, AI, automation, IoT, blockchain, cybersecurity.
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AI market to grow from $184B (2024) to $827B by 2030; Gen‑AI ramping from $67B (2023) to $1.3T (2032) (sources: Statista, Bloomberg, MarketsandMarkets).
Competitive Landscape
Infosys competes with global IT behemoths (TCS, Accenture, Wipro) and niche innovators. Its edge lies in:
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Broad service portfolio (core + digital services + platforms).
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Strong IP platforms like Finacle, Topaz, NIA, Aster.
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Agile delivery, automation (Project Maximus), and domain depth.
Competitive challenges include agility and innovation from boutique digital players, requiring Infosys to continually invest in capability building.
FY26 Outlook & Guidance
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Revenue: 0–3% growth in cc (midpoint guidance below FY25 range).
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EBIT Margin: 20–22% range.
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Margins to be supported by automation, pyramid optimization, subcontract reduction, utilization improvements, and acquisition synergies (~40–50bps upside).
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FCF: Expected >100% conversion to net profit.
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Tax Rate: ~29–30%.
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Hiring: ~20,000 freshers planned (15,000 onboarded FY25).
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Growth Drivers: Deal pipeline remains strong, with cautious sentiment due to macro uncertainties.
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Margin Levers: Automation, subcontracting cost reduction, pyramid optimization, and overall efficiency.
Strategic Roadmap
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Digital Leadership: Continuous investment in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, analytics, and consulting capabilities.
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Rank Among Elite Providers: Aim to be a full-stack digital services leader with end-to-end delivery excellence.
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Client-Centric Execution: Focus on large transformational deals, vertical specialization, and higher-value services.
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Talent & Culture: Emphasize skill development, innovation-oriented culture, and resilient leadership.
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Sustainable Returns: Align capital distribution with policy (85% FCF to owners), balanced with growth investments.
Conclusion
Infosys’s FY25 performance underscores its competitive strength: strong margins, FCF generation, debt-free balance sheet, and strategic growth with platforms like Topaz and Aster. Backed by Project Maximus, M&A initiatives, and cloud hybrid platforms like Cobalt, the company is well-equipped for the digital transformation wave.
Despite measured revenue guidance for FY26 in a cautious macro environment, Infosys’s robust cost discipline, decisively high ROCE/ROE, and scalable platform-led model provide confidence in its ability to navigate market dynamics. The company is committed to delivering leadership via efficiency, sustained investment in talent and innovation, while offering shareholders high payout returns and long-term value creation.
Infosys exemplifies the strategic cohesion between next-gen digital capability and financial discipline—poised to reinforce its leadership in the global IT services space.
