5 IT Stocks with Strong Growth Plans

India's information technology industry is entering a new phase of growth.

The first wave was built on scale and cost advantage, but the next is being shaped by engineering depth, artificial intelligence and domain expertise.

Global clients today want faster execution, reliable systems and smarter automation rather than just cheaper outsourcing. For the leading Indian IT firms, this shift is both a challenge and an opportunity.

While overall sector growth may moderate compared to the post-pandemic surge, select companies are quietly preparing for a more sustainable cycle. They are investing in generative AI, cloud migration and digital transformation solutions that promise better margins and longer client relationships.

Their balance sheets are strong, deal pipelines are healthy and leadership teams remain focused on efficiency and innovation. For investors, these companies represent the next chapter of Indian IT, where growth will come from speed, specialisation and consistent execution rather than size alone.

#1 Persistent Systems

First on our list is Persistent Systems.

Persistent Systems is among India's most consistent mid-tier IT players. The company combines its strong digital engineering roots with a sharp focus on AI-led platforms. Its push to embed generative AI into software development and enterprise modernisation has made it one of the fastest-growing firms in the sector.

In FY25, the company's revenue grew 18.8% year-on-year, led by broad-based traction across BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance), Hi-Tech and healthcare verticals. It's operating margins stood at 14.7%, helped by disciplined execution, higher offshoring and better utilisation. Return on capital employed improved to nearly 40%, reflecting strong operational efficiency.

The growth momentum continued into FY26, with revenue rising 21% year-on-year in the first half. EBIT margin improved to 16.3%, up 230 basis points year-on-year, aided by the absence of software license costs for a large client, favourable forex and offshoring benefits. Margins were partly offset by higher provisions and lower utilisation.

Looking ahead, the management has reiterated its ambition to reach US $2 bn in annual revenue by FY27. It expects near-term growth to be led by BFSI and Hi-Tech, while healthcare gradually recovers.

Margins in the second half of FY26 may moderate by up to 180 basis points due to wage hikes and capacity expansion, though better utilisation and cost discipline should cushion the impact. Persistent plans capex of around Rs 2-2.5 bn in FY26, funded through internal accruals.

The stock trades at about 55 times earnings, a premium to its long-term median of roughly 49 times.

To know more about the company, check out its financial factsheet and latest quarterly results.

#2 LTIMindtree

Next on the list is LTIMindtree.

LTIMindtree has sustained its reputation as one of India's top-tier digital transformation companies, blending strong execution with a sharper AI-first focus.

In FY25, LTI's revenue grew 7% year-on-year, while operating margins fell marginally to 17%. Growth was led by solid traction in BFSI, manufacturing and consumer verticals, supported by steady large-deal wins worth US$5.99 bn for the year. Margins moderated slightly as the company invested in building AI-led capabilities and delivery scale.

The first half of FY26 has seen sequential improvement. Revenue in Q2 FY26 grew 5.6% quarter-on-quarter in rupee terms and 4.4% in constant currency. EBIT margin expanded 160 basis points to 15.9%, aided by cost optimisation, forex gains and better utilisation.

Going forward, the management remains optimistic about double-digit growth in the second half of FY26, backed by a US $1.59-bn deal pipeline and continued operational efficiency.

Some near-term softness in the top client bucket, owing to AI-driven productivity benefits being passed on to customers, is expected to normalise. The company also reiterated its long-term ambition of achieving US$10 bn in annual revenue.

At current levels, LTIMindtree trades at about 34 times earnings, inline with its 5-year median PE.

To know more about the company, check out its financial factsheet and latest quarterly results.

#3 Coforge

Third on our list is Coforge.

Coforge has steadily built its reputation as an engineering-led digital services company with deep industry expertise and a strong AI-first focus. Its platforms, such as Quasar and CodeInsightAI, help clients accelerate modernisation and automation across BFSI, travel and healthcare industries.

In FY25, Coforge's revenue was up 31% year-on-year in constant currency, on the back of broad-based growth and strong deal momentum. The company signed 14 large deals, including a long-term US$1.56-bn contract with a global travel technology client. Operating margin for the year stood at 14.1%. It was down 2%, impacted slightly by higher integration and talent costs.

The momentum continued into FY26 as the company reported 31% revenue growth in Q2 FY26, driven by BFSI, travel, and healthcare. EBIT margin expanded to 18%, supported by improved utilisation, operating leverage, and disciplined cost management. Order intake of US$ 514 m took the executable order book to US$ 1.63 bn, up 27% year-on-year.

The company expects the second half of FY26 to be stronger, supported by ramp-up of large AI-led deals and sustained demand in BFSI and travel. It aims to maintain EBIT margins around 14% while funding expansion through internal accruals.

At around Rs 1,804, the stock trades at about 53 times earnings, above its five-year median of 46 times.

To know more about the company, check out its financial factsheet and latest quarterly results.

#4 KPIT Technologies

Fourth on our list is KPIT Technologies.

KPIT Technologies has carved a strong niche in automotive software, powering the global shift toward software-defined and AI-led mobility. The company works with top global OEMs across passenger and commercial vehicles, building platforms for connected, electric and autonomous systems.

In FY25, the company's revenue grew 20% year-on-year in constant currency, driven by demand for its middleware and connected solutions. EBITDA margin improved to 21%, supported by higher offshoring and operational efficiency. Strong client relationships and 19 straight quarters of revenue growth reflect its execution discipline.

This momentum held steady in FY26. In Q1 FY26, the revenue grew 7.8% year-on-year in dollar terms and 12.8% in rupee terms, with EBITDA margin stable at 19%. The company signed new deals worth US$241 m, mainly in powertrain and connected mobility across the US and Europe.

Looking ahead, the management expects stronger growth in the second half of FY26, led by large program ramp-ups and new opportunities in India and China.

KPIT's investments in "mobility-infused AI" and partnerships such as JSW Motors are driving the next phase of growth. These initiatives are designed to improve client productivity and deepen engagement with global automakers while maintaining margins near 21%.

At around Rs 1,200, the stock trades near 40 times earnings, below its three-year median of 35 times.

To know more about the company, check out its financial factsheet and latest quarterly results.

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#5 HCL Technologies

Last on our list is HCL Technologies.

HCL Technologies continues to cement its position among India's top IT players, blending engineering strength with a growing edge in artificial intelligence. The company's asset-light model and consistent execution have helped it outperform peers in an otherwise muted IT environment.

In FY25, HCL Tech's revenue grew 6.5% year-on-year, led by strong momentum in digital and cloud services and total contract value wins exceeding US$ 9.5 bn. EBITA margin stood at 22%, stable despite higher wage costs, thanks to cost efficiencies and offshoring gains.

The company's financial growth improved further in the first half of FY26.

In Q2FY26, revenue rose 5.2% sequentially and 10.7% year-on-year in rupee terms, while EBIT margin expanded to 17.4%. Growth was driven by BFSI, telecom and technology verticals, alongside US$100 m in quarterly AI-led revenue. The company was one of the few large-cap IT players to beat estimates across revenue, margin and deal wins, led by a strong AI narrative and proactive restructuring efforts.

For the rest of FY26, management expects 3-5% revenue growth in constant currency, led by services and EBIT margins between 17-18%.

At around Rs 1,495, the stock trades near 24 times earnings, in line with its long-term median.

To know more about the company, check out its financial factsheet and latest quarterly results.

Conclusion

In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, companies with clear growth plans continue to stand out. They balance innovation with discipline and build business models that can withstand cycles and client spending shifts. For investors, the focus should remain on direction, not short-term noise. It is important to track management intent, financial health and operational consistency.

Even in an expensive market, quality provides an anchor. The strongest IT companies combine adaptability, cash flow strength and a long-term vision for reinvention. Investors who stay selective and focus on fundamentals are better placed to find those few businesses that can turn steady growth into lasting wealth creation.

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