Key Highlights:
- Revenue: Up 8.5% YoY to Rs 3,249 crore (in line with estimates)
- EBITDA: Up 49% YoY to Rs 758 crore (slightly below estimates)
- EBITDA margin: Expanded by 500 bps to 23.3% (above guidance)
- Net profit margin: Improved to 15.8% from 10.2%
- Domestic business: Grew at 9% driven by festive season demand and real estate growth
- International business: Grew at 4% led by strong performance in Middle East and Africa
Market Reaction:
- The stock initially fell over 6% ahead of the results but ended the day down 2.5%.
- Analysts remain positive on the long-term growth prospects of the company.