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    Uma Kannan

    Business Analyst at The New Indian Express

    Uma Kannan is a Business Analyst at The New Indian Express specializing in coverage of India's IT sector, with in-depth reporting on leading organizations such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Happiest Minds, Capco, and Eternal. She is known for delivering timely news analysis on corporate earnings, industry trends in generative AI, company acquisition impacts, and workforce developments, regularly interviewing top executives and providing insights influencing equity research and strategic planning. Since joining The New Indian Express business desk, Uma has built a reputation for thorough, data-driven journalism though no public performance metrics, securities licenses, or independent analyst rankings are available. Her work prior to The New Indian Express has not been disclosed publicly, and there is no evidence of financial regulatory credentials such as FINRA registration.

    Uma Kannan's questions to WIPRO (WIT) leadership

    Uma Kannan's questions to WIPRO (WIT) leadership • Q1 2026

    Question

    Uma Kannan of The New Indian Express inquired about the growth contribution from acquired companies like Capco and whether there were any signs of change in the macroeconomic headwinds.

    Answer

    CFO Aparna Iyer reported that Capco performed well, growing 6% year-over-year with a robust booking pipeline. She noted some softness in other acquired entities due to program pauses but expects stabilization. Ms. Iyer also confirmed some improvement in the macro environment since April, which is reflected in the Q1 results and Q2 guidance, giving the company confidence for the second half.

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