Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues grew 0.6% sequentially and 1.7% year-on-year in constant currency terms, reaching $5.1 billion [3][8] - Adjusted operating margin was 21.2%, while the reported operating margin, impacted by labor code changes, was 18.4% [8][9] - Free cash flow generated was $915 million, with an adjusted free cash flow conversion for nine months standing at 118% [8][12] - The company revised its revenue growth guidance for FY26 to 3%-3.5% in constant currency [6][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Large deals totaled $4.8 billion in Q3, with 57% being net new deals, across 26 deals [3][11] - Financial services saw a year-on-year growth of 3.9% in constant currency terms, with strong momentum in large deals and discretionary projects [9][14] - The healthcare sector benefited from a significant $1.6 billion deal with the National Health Service in the UK, contributing to incremental revenue growth [3][35] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Europe led growth with a 7.2% year-on-year increase in constant currency terms [9] - The Americas saw a contraction of approximately 1% year-on-year, attributed to lower third-party costs across segments [30][31] - The company is witnessing increased demand for AI-led transformation and modernization across various sectors, particularly in financial services and energy utilities [16][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its AI capabilities, with 90% of its 200 largest clients engaged in AI projects [4][6] - Six AI-led value pools have been identified as significant growth opportunities, including AI engineering services and legacy modernization [5][6] - Strategic partnerships with AI companies, such as Cognition, are being pursued to enhance service offerings [4][42] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business model and the relevance of offerings despite seasonal weaknesses [8] - There is an expectation of growth acceleration in FY27, particularly in financial services and energy utilities, driven by strong deal wins [6][18] - The company anticipates a shift from compliance to business growth in financial services, with increased discretionary spending expected [15][18] Other Important Information - The company completed its largest-ever buyback, returning INR 18,000 crores to shareholders, which is expected to aid in EPS accretion [12] - Labor code changes had a notable impact on operating profit, net profit, EPS, and free cash flow for the quarter [8][9] - The company is investing in talent, with a net headcount increase of 5,000 to 337,000 employees [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why is the implied outlook for Q4 not stronger despite strong signings? - Management noted that while there is strong momentum, lower working days in the quarter are a headwind for guidance [22][25] Question: Are margins under pressure due to pricing? - Management indicated that pricing has been accretive, with no significant headwinds from AI projects affecting margins [26][27] Question: What is the outlook for North America? - Management expects a contraction in North America due to lower third-party costs across segments [30][31] Question: Is there a shift in AI strategy across verticals? - Management confirmed increased interest in AI across various industries, with financial services showing significant momentum [41][82] Question: What is the impact of new labor laws on margins? - The recurring impact of new labor laws is expected to be approximately 15 basis points on an ongoing basis [55]