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Infosys Posts Double‑Digit Q1 Growth and Names Ashiss Kumar Dash CEO‑Designate

The July 23 results show rising AI revenue and strong large‑deal bookings while management narrows full‑year revenue upside to reflect cautious client spending.

Overview

  • Infosys reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹48,211 crore and net profit of ₹7,769 crore, rises of about 14% and 12% year‑on‑year respectively.
  • The board trimmed the FY27 revenue growth range to 1.5%–3.0% in constant currency, lowering the previous upper bound as clients delay discretionary spend.
  • Management said AI‑led services are contributing more to sales and the company recorded $3.6 billion in large order bookings, which it cited as evidence of AI momentum converting into revenue.
  • The board appointed long‑time insider Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO‑designate effective immediately and set a planned handover from Salil Parekh on April 1, 2027, subject to statutory and shareholder approvals.
  • Direct governance moves included RSU grants and the allotment of shares to employees, and markets reacted with muted trading as investors weigh steady deal flow against a cautious near‑term outlook.