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Tata Technologies Ltd

| Q2 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

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⬤17th Oct 25

Summary : Tata Technologies returned to sequential growth in Q2 FY26, driven by strong aerospace and technology solutions, strategic acquisition of ES-TEC, and robust deal wins, despite anticipated Q3 moderation from JLR IT issues and wage hikes.

Management Perspective positive : This quarter marks an important step forward for Tata Technologies a return to sequential growth.We are confident as we enter the second half of FY26.We remain optimistic about the second half of fiscal year 2026.We enter the second half of FY26 with renewed confidence, a robust foundation.The JV continues to exceed the expectations of both Tata Technologies and BMW.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q2 delivered 5.1% sequential services growth and 6.4% overall revenue growth in INR.
  2. Aerospace and industrial heavy machinery verticals grew 14% in US dollar terms.
  3. Automotive vertical regained positive momentum with 0.5% sequential US dollar growth.
  4. Technology solutions business grew 10.6% quarter-over-quarter, driven by education and products.
  5. EBITDA margin was 15.7%, normalized to 16.4% after one-off cyber expenses.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Optimistic about the second half of FY26 with encouraging recovery signs.
  2. Large deal wins provide strong visibility into future growth across verticals.
  3. Acquisition of ES-TEC strengthens European presence and automotive engineering capabilities.
  4. Healthy pipeline and continued traction expected in education and products segments.
  5. BMW joint venture continues to exceed expectations and attract top automotive talent.

Management Insights

  1. Q2 marks an important step forward, returning to sequential growth and reaffirming resilience.
  2. Deliberate choices prioritize capability building, customer delivery, and innovation over short-term margins.
  3. The ES-TEC acquisition is a major strategic milestone, advancing European presence and capabilities.
  4. Invested in employee development, training over 7,200 employees, including 1,200+ in AI.
  5. Confident in delivering sustainable technology-led growth in the second half of FY26.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management did not quantify the potential financial impact of JLR IT issues on Q3.
  2. Specific margin impact of the upcoming wage hike was not quantified.
  3. DSO increase attributed to 'temporary factors' without detailed explanation.
  4. Double-digit growth aspiration for FY26 was not specifically quantified.

Risk Factors

  1. Anticipate some moderation in Q3 momentum due to temporary headwinds.
  2. JLR's IT systems restoration process may impact Q3 performance.
  3. DSO increased to 109 days due to broader business conditions and customer-specific issues.
  4. Upcoming salary revisions for 88% of employees will cause margin pressure in Q3.
  5. Attrition rate rose to 15.1%, with some talent loss to GCCs and OEMs.

Good To Know

  1. Closed three large deals, including one with a German OEM for body engineering services.
  2. Introduced Digital Key feature for an Indian automotive OEM, enabling smart keys.
  3. Launched WATTSync, a digital battery passport platform with blockchain and AI insights.
  4. Achieved ASPICE Capability Level 3 Certification, reinforcing credibility with global automakers.
  5. Expanded European footprint with a new office in Munich, strengthening OEM engagement.

Key Drivers

  1. ES-TEC acquisition strengthens European market.
  2. Large deal wins provide future growth visibility.
  3. Aerospace and industrial segments show strong growth.
  4. BMW JV exceeds expectations, attracts talent.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. ES-TEC acquisition strengthens leadership in Germany and Volkswagen ecosystem.
  2. ES-TEC offers high-end, niche capabilities in systems architecture and test/validation.
  3. Attrition is partly due to talent loss to GCCs and OEMs in the engineering area.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Macro headwinds and tariff announcements impacted manufacturing sector in Q1.
  2. Improving demand environment and customer trust are contributing to momentum.
  3. Q3 is seasonally soft due to global festivals and holidays impacting operations.

Financial Highlights

  1. Technology solutions saw nearly 11% QoQ growth, partly from previously deferred projects.
  2. Q3 will experience margin pressure due to salary revisions for 88% of employees.
  3. Management aims to mitigate wage hike impact through various operational levers.
  4. DSO increased to 109 days, but is expected to normalize in coming quarters.

Product Composition

  1. Education business recovered significantly as deferred projects moved into execution.
  2. Products business expects seasonal benefit in H2 from maintenance contract renewals.
  3. Aerospace division is developing capabilities in aero structures, propulsion, and MRO systems.

Strategic Considerations

  1. ES-TEC acquisition provides direct access to Volkswagen and expertise in ADAS/SDV.
  2. BMW JV exceeded headcount targets and is undertaking complex, sophisticated work.
  3. Company aims for double-digit growth platform in FY27, not quantifying FY26 growth.
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