Forensic Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

Forensic Analyst

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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Forensic Accounting

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mphasis-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7672:1" rel="noopener">Mphasis Ltd (MPHL IN)</a> is a global information technology (IT) services and consulting company that specializes in providing cloud and cognitive services to help enterprises undergo digital transformation. </li>
<li>It is majority-owned by the Blackstone Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms.</li>
<li>Key forensic takeaways include hints of aggressive revenue booking via unbilled receivables, risk of goodwill impairment, etc.</li>
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Mphasis Ltd (MPHL IN) is a global information technology (IT) services and consulting company that specializes in providing cloud and cognitive services to help enterprises undergo digital transformation. 
It is majority-owned by the Blackstone Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms.
Key forensic takeaways include hints of aggressive revenue booking via unbilled receivables, risk of goodwill impairment, etc.


Mphasis Ltd- Unbilled Receivables to the Rescue

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

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<ul><li>Mphasis (MPHL)’s 3QFY25 revenue was 0.1% QoQ in Constant Currency (CC), in-line with our estimate of 0.2% QoQ CC.</li><li>Direct business grew 0.2%/5.1% QoQ/YoY in CC, aided by Insurance and TMT.</li><li>TCV was up 70% QoQ to USD351m.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Mphasis (MPHL)’s 3QFY25 revenue was 0.1% QoQ in Constant Currency (CC), in-line with our estimate of 0.2% QoQ CC.Direct business grew 0.2%/5.1% QoQ/YoY in CC, aided by Insurance and TMT.TCV was up 70% QoQ to USD351m.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Mphasis - Strong Quarter and Improving Outlook

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

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Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, most of the listings over the past week ended up doing well, irrespective of overall demand.</li>
<li>On the placements front, there was a lockup release for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/contemporary-amperex-technology-catl-co-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45179:1" rel="noopener">Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (3750 HK)</a>, along with a number of other placements.</li>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPO front, most of the listings over the past week ended up doing well, irrespective of overall demand.
On the placements front, there was a lockup release for Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (3750 HK), along with a number of other placements.


ECM Weekly (24 November 2025) - CATL, Hengrui, Hongqiao, WT Micro, SBI Shinsei, NS Group, Ultragreen

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Q2FY26 results show a "stabilizing" sector, but this was a illusion. The 30-90 bps margin beat was gifted almost entirely by a 3.6% INR depreciation.</li>
<li>The aggregate numbers hide a structural bifurcation. Tier-1 players like TCS face GenAI "productivity headwinds", forcing "involuntary attrition". Agile Mid-Tiers like Coforge and Persistent are monetizing AI and winning share.</li>
<li>Investors can no longer buy "the IT sector." The Q2 results prove it's a tale of two industries, a choice between leaders facing a painful transition and high-growth, high-premium challengers.</li>
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Q2FY26 results show a "stabilizing" sector, but this was a illusion. The 30-90 bps margin beat was gifted almost entirely by a 3.6% INR depreciation.
The aggregate numbers hide a structural bifurcation. Tier-1 players like TCS face GenAI "productivity headwinds", forcing "involuntary attrition". Agile Mid-Tiers like Coforge and Persistent are monetizing AI and winning share.
Investors can no longer buy "the IT sector." The Q2 results prove it's a tale of two industries, a choice between leaders facing a painful transition and high-growth, high-premium challengers.


Thematic Report on The Great IT Bifurcation: Why TCS Is Downsizing While Coforge Soars

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>The IT sector is expected to report subdued revenue growth in an otherwise seasonally strong quarter, as persistent global macroeconomic uncertainty and recent US tariff measures continue to dampen discretionary spending</li><li>Clients remain cautious, resulting in slower growth and intensified pricing pressure, although deal activity witnessed some improvement towards the end of the quarter</li><li>The overall deal pipeline remains steady, with deal wins in cost optimization, infrastructure modernization, and AI-led initiatives.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The IT sector is expected to report subdued revenue growth in an otherwise seasonally strong quarter, as persistent global macroeconomic uncertainty and recent US tariff measures continue to dampen discretionary spendingClients remain cautious, resulting in slower growth and intensified pricing pressure, although deal activity witnessed some improvement towards the end of the quarterThe overall deal pipeline remains steady, with deal wins in cost optimization, infrastructure modernization, and AI-led initiatives.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

IT Sector (Q2FY26E Results Preview): Steering through uncertainty

India

Mphasis Limited is a global IT and BPO service provider to G2000 companies around the globe, assists its clients in innovating and streamlining their business processes by offering custom solutions for technology and operations outsourcing. The Company focuses on financial services, logistics and technology verticals.

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Mphasis Ltd (MPHL IN)

Mphasis Ltd- Unbilled Receivables to the Rescue

Mphasis Ltd is a global IT services company specializing in cloud and cognitive services. Forensic concerns revolve around revenue booking and...

Nitin Mangal

Mphasis - Strong Quarter and Improving Outlook

Mphasis (MPHL)’s 3QFY25 revenue was 0.1% QoQ in Constant Currency (CC), in-line with our estimate of 0.2% QoQ CC. Direct business grew 0.2%/5.1%...

Motilal Oswal

ECM Weekly (24 November 2025) - CATL, Hengrui, Hongqiao, WT Micro, SBI Shinsei, NS Group, Ultragreen

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Thematic Report on The Great IT Bifurcation: Why TCS Is Downsizing While Coforge Soars

Q2FY26 results reveal a deceptive stability in the IT sector, with Tier-1 players facing challenges while agile Mid-Tiers capitalize on AI,...

Nimish Maheshwari

IT Sector (Q2FY26E Results Preview): Steering through uncertainty

The overall deal pipeline remains steady, with deal wins in cost optimization, infrastructure modernization, and AI-led initiatives.

HDFC Securities

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Mphasis Ltd- Unbilled Receivables to the Rescue

​Mphasis Ltd is a global IT services company specializing in cloud and cognitive services. Forensic concerns revolve around revenue booking and...

Nitin Mangal

Mphasis - Strong Quarter and Improving Outlook

Mphasis (MPHL)’s 3QFY25 revenue was 0.1% QoQ in Constant Currency (CC), in-line with our estimate of 0.2% QoQ CC. Direct business grew 0.2%/5.1%...

Motilal Oswal

ECM Weekly (24 November 2025) - CATL, Hengrui, Hongqiao, WT Micro, SBI Shinsei, NS Group, Ultragreen

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Thematic Report on The Great IT Bifurcation: Why TCS Is Downsizing While Coforge Soars

​Q2FY26 results reveal a deceptive stability in the IT sector, with Tier-1 players facing challenges while agile Mid-Tiers capitalize on AI,...

Nimish Maheshwari

IT Sector (Q2FY26E Results Preview): Steering through uncertainty

The overall deal pipeline remains steady, with deal wins in cost optimization, infrastructure modernization, and AI-led initiatives.

HDFC Securities

Mphasis Ltd is a global IT services company specializing in cloud and cognitive services. Forensic concerns revolve around revenue booking and...

Q2FY26 results reveal a deceptive stability in the IT sector, with Tier-1 players facing challenges while agile Mid-Tiers capitalize on AI,...