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News Topical, Digital Desk : Q2 Results: Shares of Sonata Software Ltd. fell nearly 5% on Friday, November 14. The decline follows the company's September quarter (Q2 FY26) results, which showed a sharp decline in revenue.
The company reported a 10% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in net profit to ₹120 crore in the second quarter, up from ₹109 crore in the previous quarter. However, revenue declined sharply. Revenue in Q2 declined 28.5% to ₹2,119.3 crore, compared to ₹2,965 crore in the previous quarter. The company's EBITDA (Earnings
Before Interest and Tax) increased 9.2% quarter-on-quarter to ₹146.3 crore, compared to ₹134 crore in the previous quarter. EBIT margin also improved to 6.9%, compared to 4.5% in the previous quarter. Dividend Announcement The company has announced a second interim dividend of ₹1.25 per share (125%) for the financial year 2025-26. The record date for this dividend is November 21, 2025, and it will be paid by December 3, 2025.
Management Commentary Samir Dhir, Managing Director and CEO of the company, said, "The international IT services business recorded steady progress during the quarter. The company's adjusted PAT increased 10% quarter-on-quarter. A significant deal was secured in the healthcare sector, reflecting our focus on large contracts and consistent execution." He further stated that the company's artificial intelligence (AI) investments are showing results, with AI-based orders accounting for approximately 10% of the total order book for the quarter. Sujit Mohanty, MD and CEO of Sonata Information Technology, said, "Despite industry challenges in some sectors, our disciplined execution and focused investments are positioning the company strongly for sustained growth." Shares of Sonata Software fell 4.7% to ₹371.15 after the results. The company's shares have fallen 38% so far this year.
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