Persistent Systems Announces Final Dividend Recommendation and Releases Audited Financial Results for FY 2025-26
Persistent Systems Ltd. announced key outcomes from its Board of Directors meeting held on April 21, 2026. The board approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and recommended a Final Dividend for the Financial Year 2025-26.The board meeting, which commenced at 0915 Hrs. (IST) and concluded at 1520 Hrs. (IST), took place on April 21, 2026.
Final Dividend Recommendation
The Board of Directors recommended a Final Dividend of INR 18 per Equity Share, which has a face value of INR 5 per share, for the Financial Year 2025-26. The disbursement of this dividend remains subject to the approval of the Company’s members at the ensuing 36th Annual General Meeting.Financial Performance Highlights
The company released both consolidated and standalone audited financial statements detailing the performance for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.Consolidated Financial Results (in Million INR)
The consolidated statements show total income of 149,288.75 Million INR for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to 119,387.17 Million INR in the previous year. Profit for the period/year totaled 18,651.20 Million INR, resulting in an earnings per equity share (Basic - Diluted) of 118.87 (or 119.74) INR.
The company reported the following key consolidated figures:
| Metric | Quarter ended March 31, 2026 | Year ended March 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 40,559.37 | 147,484.49 |
| Total income | 40,894.29 | 120,768.71 |
| Total expenses | 34,154.48 | 124,286.38 |
| Profit before tax | 6,739.81 | 25,002.37 |
| Profit for the period / year | 5,292.60 | 18,651.20 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period / year | (385.79) | (6.77) |
Standalone Financial Results (in Million INR)
For the standalone entity, the total income for the year ended March 31, 2026, was 145,950.81 Million INR, up from 118,859.26 Million INR the previous year. The Profit for the period/year was 16,348.65 Million INR, yielding an earnings per equity share (Basic - Diluted) of 104.20 INR.
| Metric | Quarter ended March 31, 2026 | Year ended March 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 39,584.24 | 144,279.59 |
| Total income | 40,201.72 | 118,859.26 |
| Total expenses | 34,498.67 | 122,901.53 |
| Profit before tax | 5,703.05 | 23,049.28 |
| Profit for the period / year | 4,203.94 | 16,348.65 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period / year | (920.84) | (1,515.88) |
Assets and Liabilities Snapshot
The audited consolidated statements of assets and liabilities show total assets reaching 113,765.44 Million INR as at March 31, 2026, compared to 87,366.02 Million INR the prior year.| Particulars | As at March 31, 2026 (Million INR) | As at March 31, 2025 (Million INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Current Assets | 13,856.99 | 10,922.06 |
| Total Current Assets | 70,972.83 | 50,259.53 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 113,765.44 | 87,366.02 |
| Total Equity | 78,378.55 | 63,190.65 |
| Total Liabilities | 35,386.89 | 24,175.37 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 113,765.44 | 87,366.02 |
Cash Flow Overview
The company reported a Net cash generated from operating activities of 17,671.30 Million INR for the year ended March 31, 2026. This was compared to 11,569.16 Million INR in the preceding year.The audited consolidated cash flow statement for the year provides a detailed breakdown of activities.
| Cash Flow Source | Year ended March 31, 2026 (Million INR) | Year ended March 31, 2025 (Million INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Net cash generated from operating activities | 17,671.30 | 11,569.16 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (6,099.03) | (4,344.34) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (7,481.76) | (6,281.99) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 4,090.51 | 942.83 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year | 10,749.15 | 6,744.06 |
Audit Opinion
The statutory auditors issued an Audit Report with an unmodified opinion on both the Consolidated and Standalone Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.PERSISTENT Stock Price Movement
Today, Persistent Systems Limited shares edged higher, gaining 0.82% to settle at ₹5369. The equity saw increased interest, trading on a total volume of 1.01 million shares today.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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