India’s largest IT exporter posted better-than-expected results for Q2. Revenue growth was 3.9% quarter on quarter (QoQ), better than the consensus estimate of 3.5%. Earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) margin at 24% was resilient, with 90 bps QoQ expansion, ahead of the consensus estimate of 70 bps due to deft gross margin management, higher utilisation and slight moderation in subcontracting cost.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.