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Consolidated Revenue from Operations:INR998 crores, 18.7% year-on-year growth.
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EBITDA:INR188 crores, 27% growth, with margins improving to 17.6%.
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Adjusted Profit After Tax:INR105 crores.
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Tax Services Revenue:INR498 crores, 17.5% year-on-year growth.
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CRA Service Revenue:INR304 crores, 7.5% year-on-year growth.
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Identity Services Revenue:INR92 crores.
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New Businesses Revenue:INR103 crores, nearly 3 times year-on-year growth.
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Quarterly Revenue:INR308 crores, 38% year-on-year growth.
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Quarterly EBITDA:INR53 crores, 55% year-on-year growth, with margins at 16.5%.
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Quarterly Adjusted Profit After Tax:INR31 crores, 53% year-on-year growth.
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Earnings Per Share (EPS):INR24.8, 8.6% year-on-year growth.
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Final Dividend:INR10 per share, approximately 40% payout on PAT.
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Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities:More than INR850 crores.
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Debt Status:Completely debt-free.
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Order Book:More than INR1,500 crores.
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Release Date: May 21, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Protean eGov Technologies Ltd ( NSE:PROTEAN ) achieved its highest ever consolidated revenue from operations of INR998 crores, reflecting a strong 18.7% year-on-year growth.
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EBITDA grew by 27% to INR188 crores with EBITDA margins improving to 17.6%, demonstrating strong operational efficiency.
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The company maintains a strong balance sheet with healthy cash reserves and zero debt, providing flexibility for future investments.
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Protean's Tax Services business maintained a 59% market share, issuing over 4.7 crore PAN cards during FY26.
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The company's New Businesses segment saw revenue increase nearly threefold year-on-year to INR103 crores, indicating successful expansion into emerging digital public infrastructure opportunities.
Negative Points
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Employee costs are expected to increase in FY27 due to the deployment of staff across 190 Aadhaar Seva Kendras, potentially impacting margins.
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The storage charges of INR44 crores recognized in Q4 are not expected to continue at the same rate annually, as they cover a multi-year period.
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There is uncertainty regarding the full rollout and revenue potential of the Bima Sugam project, which is still in the work-in-progress stage.
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The geopolitical situation and supply chain issues have caused a slowdown in international business engagements, affecting potential revenue growth.
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The CRA business may experience a short-term dip in margins due to revised charges by PFRDA, although long-term prospects are positive.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you clarify the INR44 crores received on storage charges? Is this a recurring income? A: This is a new income related to storage charges as per a contract, not the one provided earlier. It is not expected to be an annual run rate as it covers about 2.5 to 3 years.
Q: How will the employee costs change with the Aadhaar Seva Kendra rollout? A: Employee costs will increase as we deploy staff across 190 centers. Approximately 2,000 employees will be added, mostly in entry-level positions.
Q: What is the status of PAN 2.0, and how does it impact your business? A: There is no change in our position regarding PAN 2.0. We believe the current distribution model will continue to be effective for our demographics and geographies.
Q: Can you provide an update on the Aadhaar Seva Kendra rollout and its revenue impact? A: As of now, 44 out of 190 centers are operational. We expect all centers to be live by September or October, with full-scale revenue potential visible by the third or fourth quarter.
Q: How do you see the Bima Sugam project progressing, and what are the revenue expectations? A: The Bima Sugam project is progressing positively, with a focus on health and motor insurance. We expect the platform to go live within the next 3 to 4 months, with recurring revenue from maintenance post-implementation.
Q: What is the outlook for international business and its contribution to revenue? A: We are optimistic about international business, particularly in Africa, despite some geopolitical slowdowns. We aim for international business to be a significant revenue contributor in the future.
Q: How will the revised CRA charges impact your margins? A: In the short term, there may be a dip in margins, but long-term, the dynamic pricing model is expected to be margin accretive as the pension ecosystem grows.
Q: What is the expected impact of the Aadhaar Seva Kendra rollout on margins? A: There may be a timing mismatch affecting margins initially as we build capabilities and incur costs before full revenue realization. However, this is expected to stabilize as centers become fully operational.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
