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    Avik Das

    Senior Analyst at Business Standard

    Avik Das is a Senior Analyst at Business Standard, specializing in coverage of India’s financial services and emerging sectors, with a particular focus on leading companies such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, and Infosys. Known for delivering insightful research and data-driven analysis, his industry commentary has garnered strong readership and recognition for accuracy in forecasting trends, though validated track records from performance platforms like TipRanks are not publicly available for Indian media analysts. Avik Das began his career in financial journalism in the early 2010s, previously contributing to The Economic Times before joining Business Standard in 2018, where he quickly advanced due to his consistent reporting and analytical capabilities. While no FINRA registration or securities licenses are applicable to his Indian media role, Das is acknowledged for his sector expertise and has been invited to industry panels and media interviews for his contributions.

    Avik Das's questions to Infosys (INFY) leadership

    Avik Das's questions to Infosys (INFY) leadership • Q1 2026

    Question

    Avik Das asked about the strong performance in the manufacturing vertical despite industry stress, the outlook for the North American market, and why margin guidance remained unchanged while revenue guidance was revised.

    Answer

    CEO Salil Parekh described the North American market as being in a 'very strong position' with good traction in AI and consolidation deals. CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka explained that manufacturing's growth was driven by past large deal wins and consolidation, though softness persists in certain sub-sectors. He stated that margin guidance is unchanged because future gains from 'Project Maximus' will be offset by headwinds like the fixed-cost impact of lower growth, full-year compensation effects, and deal transition costs.

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    Avik Das's questions to WIPRO (WIT) leadership

    Avik Das's questions to WIPRO (WIT) leadership • Q1 2026

    Question

    Avik Das from Business Standard asked for a vertical-specific breakdown of deal momentum in the Americas, details on European headwinds, the future outlook for margins, and the reasons for rising industry attrition.

    Answer

    CEO Srini Pallia highlighted a strong deal pipeline across regions, with BFSI and Telecom being particularly robust. CFO Aparna Iyer stated that while margins will face pressure from upfront investments for large deals, the company will maintain its operational rigor to offset this. CHRO Saurabh Govil clarified that Wipro's attrition has been relatively flat and that a decision on salary hikes has not yet been made.

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