Persistent Systems in Focus Today on Q2 Revenue and Nagarro Stake | 16 October 2026

NSE: PERSISTENT · 16 October 2026 · Pre-market update

Previous close
₹5,840.00
Previous day change
-0.98%
High / Low
₹6,010.00 / ₹5,791.50
Volume
13.35 lakh
Previous trading day
15 October 2026
Key Takeaways
  • Persistent Systems reported a 20.0% year-over-year growth in Q2 FY27 revenue to $487.6M and announced securing approximately 94.04% of Nagarro's share capital and voting rights. These developments place the stock in focus for market participants as trading commences.
  • Persistent Systems announced its audited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, delivering $487.6 million in revenue, representing a 20.0% year-over-year increase and marking its 26th sequential quarter of growth. The company recorded an EBIT of INR 6,977.2 million and total order bookings of $633.5 million in Total Contract Value (TCV).
  • Trading volume was 2.93 times the 20-day average daily volume.

Persistent Systems Company News Before Market Open

Persistent Systems reported a 20.0% year-over-year growth in Q2 FY27 revenue to $487.6M and announced securing approximately 94.04% of Nagarro's share capital and voting rights. These developments place the stock in focus for market participants as trading commences.

Q2 FY27 revenue of $487.6 million reflects a 20.0% increase year-over-year alongside a 15.0% EBIT margin. Acquisition progress with a ~94.04% stake in Nagarro highlights ongoing inorganic growth initiatives. Strong TCV bookings of $633.5 million provide visibility into future pipeline execution.

13.35 lakh shares traded on 15 October 2026. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 4.56 lakh shares (2.93 times). The five-day average daily volume was 6.17 lakh shares.

Company-specific context
Q2 FY27 Revenue Growth and Nagarro Stake Acquisition

Q2 FY27 revenue of $487.6 million reflects a 20.0% increase year-over-year alongside a 15.0% EBIT margin. Acquisition progress with a ~94.04% stake in Nagarro highlights ongoing inorganic growth initiatives. Strong TCV bookings of $633.5 million provide visibility into future pipeline execution.

Latest Company Developments

Persistent Systems Posts Q2 FY27 Revenue of $487.6 Million
15 October 2026

Persistent Systems announced its audited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, delivering $487.6 million in revenue, representing a 20.0% year-over-year increase and marking its 26th sequential quarter of growth. The company recorded an EBIT of INR 6,977.2 million and total order bookings of $633.5 million in Total Contract Value (TCV).

Demonstrates sustained revenue expansion and order booking momentum across core digital engineering segments.

Company Secures Majority Stake in Nagarro
15 October 2026

Persistent Systems made substantial progress toward its acquisition strategy by securing approximately 94.04% of Nagarro's share capital and voting rights, excluding treasury shares. Additionally, shareholders approved an equity raise of up to USD 450 million at the Extraordinary General Meeting.

Expands geographic presence and reinforces global delivery and engineering capabilities.

Press Release
15 October 2026

a press release dated October 15, 2026, titled "Press Release regarding financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026".

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Ownership & Transaction Activity

Shareholding
As of 30 September 2026
Promoter holding
30.29%
30.29% on 30 June 2026
FII/FPI
20.79%
20.79% on 30 June 2026
Institutional holding
52.75%
51.03% on 30 June 2026

NSE shareholding filing →

Mutual Fund Holdings

Mutual-fund ownership

Mutual funds held 21.79% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 21.32% on 30 June 2026, a change of +0.47 percentage points.

The filing reported 40 MF/UTI holders.

Hdfc Mutual Fund – Hdfc Mid-Cap Fund
30 September 2026
70.24 lakh shares · 4.45%
Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund
30 September 2026
44.33 lakh shares · 2.81%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund – Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund
30 September 2026
31.07 lakh shares · 1.97%
These are quarterly holdings, rather than purchases or sales on the article date.

NSE shareholding filing →

What to Watch Next

  • Investor and analyst reactions to the Q2 financial performance and acquisition updates following the market open.
  • Trading volumes relative to the prior session volume of 1,334,838 shares.
  • Price action around the prior session close of 5840.0 and the 20-day average close of 5501.93.

Other Dated Coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Persistent Systems company news?

Persistent Systems announced its audited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, delivering $487.6 million in revenue, representing a 20.0% year-over-year increase and marking its 26th sequential quarter of growth. The company recorded an EBIT of INR 6,977.2 million and total order bookings of $633.5 million in Total Contract Value (TCV).

How strong was Persistent Systems’s trading volume?

13.35 lakh shares traded, 2.93 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 15 October 2026.

Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?

They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.

Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst

Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Registration with SEBI and NISM certification do not guarantee performance or returns. This article is for information and education, not personalised investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold.

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