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Sify Technologies' Q1 loss widened to Rs 38.9 crore due to rising costs, despite revenue growth. The company saw improved EBITDA but higher expenses hurt profitability. Its stock fell 4.15% in pre-market trading post-results. As a leading ICT provider, Sify continues expanding globally while managing operational challenges.

Key Points: Sify Technologies Q1 Loss Widens to Rs 38.9 Crore Despite Revenue Growth

  • Sify's Q1 net loss surges to Rs 38.9 crore from Rs 5.2 crore YoY
  • Revenue rises to Rs 1,072.3 crore despite higher expenses
  • EBITDA improves to Rs 211.1 crore, up from Rs 178.4 crore
  • Stock drops 4.15% in pre-market Nasdaq trading
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Sify Technologies' Q1 loss widens to Rs 38.9 crore

Sify Technologies reports Rs 38.9 crore Q1 loss due to rising costs, though revenue and EBITDA show growth. Stock dips 4.15% pre-market.

"This operational gain was not enough to offset the overall impact of rising expenses on the bottom line. – Sify Technologies"

Mumbai, July 18

Sify Technologies Limited, a leading Indian ICT services provider, on Friday reported a significant rise in its net loss for the first quarter of the financial year.

The company posted a loss after tax of Rs 38.9 crore, compared to a loss of Rs 5.2 crore in the same quarter previous year, according to its stock exchange filing.

The company attributed the higher loss to increased depreciation, rising interest costs, and higher manpower expenses.

Despite the widening loss, Sify's revenue grew during the quarter, reaching Rs 1,072.3 crore compared to Rs 942.1 crore in the corresponding period previous year, the company said in its filing.

Sify’s EBITDA also showed improvement, standing at Rs 211.1 crore for the quarter, up from Rs 178.4 crore a year ago.

However, this operational gain was not enough to offset the overall impact of rising expenses on the bottom line.

In pre-market trading on the Nasdaq, Sify’s stock declined by 4.15 per cent to $5.55 following the announcement of its quarterly results.

Founded in 1995, Sify Technologies is one of India’s largest providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services.

The company offers a range of solutions including network services, cloud infrastructure, data center operations, digital learning, and managed services.

It serves over 10,000 clients across India and abroad, including large enterprises, mid-sized firms, and startups.

Sify also operates India’s largest MPLS network and a wide network of top-tier data centers.

With international operations in North America, the UK, and Singapore, the company continues to help businesses with digital transformation and cloud adoption.

Once known as Sify Limited, the company made history as the first Indian private Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Today, it remains a Fortune India 500 company with a focus on expanding its global footprint and digital service offerings, even as it navigates challenges like rising operational costs.

- IANS

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Priya S
The EBITDA improvement shows their core operations are strong 💪. Maybe they're investing heavily in expansion? Many Indian tech companies go through this phase before major breakthroughs. Hoping for a turnaround next quarter!
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Aman W
As someone who uses Sify's services, I'm worried. Their network quality has dipped recently while prices went up. Maybe they should focus on existing customers rather than expanding too fast? Customer satisfaction = better business.
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Sarah B
Interesting case study - revenue up 13.8% but losses widening. Shows how tricky the IT services business is in India with all the competition. Their international operations might be the key to profitability.
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Vikram M
The manpower cost increase is understandable - good tech talent doesn't come cheap! But ₹38.9 crore loss is too much yaar. Hope they have a solid plan to become profitable soon. India needs strong homegrown tech companies.
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Kavya N
Their cloud services are actually quite good compared to global players. Maybe they should focus more on that high-margin business? The 4% stock drop seems like an overreaction - long term investors should hold!

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