{"id":289417,"date":"2026-10-06T11:45:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T06:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=289417"},"modified":"2026-10-06T11:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T06:15:18","slug":"it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/","title":{"rendered":"3 IT Services Stocks With a Strong Future Roadmap: Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies and Infosys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>TCS Rs 2,114.40, P\/E 15.24. HCLTech Rs 1,201.90, P\/E 18.68. Infosys Rs 1,020.50, P\/E 13.79. Closing prices of 5 Oct 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">IT services stocks with the clearest long-term roadmaps today include Tata Consultancy Services in IT services, consulting and digital transformation for global clients, HCL Technologies in IT services, engineering services and software products and Infosys in IT services, consulting and digital transformation. FY26 revenue growth was 4.7% at TCS, 10.2% at HCLTech and 9.8% at Infosys. P\/E stands at 15.24 for TCS (industry 17.45), 18.68 for HCLTech (industry 17.45) and 13.79 for Infosys (industry 17.45). Demand cycles, input costs and valuation decide how much of that growth the market keeps paying for, so each company&#8217;s risks need equal attention.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>IT services stocks give investors exposure to global spending on technology. Results depend on client budgets, deal wins and operating margin, which is why demand outside India and the rupee move matter as much as headline growth.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers three software services stocks: Tata Consultancy Services for IT services, consulting and digital transformation for global clients, HCL Technologies for IT services, engineering services and software products and Infosys for IT services, consulting and digital transformation. Every figure comes from the latest reported financials and the 5 October 2026 market close. Companies without complete current figures were left out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#IT_Services_Stocks_at_a_Glance\" title=\"IT Services Stocks at a Glance\">IT Services Stocks at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Why_Do_IT_Services_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\" title=\"Why Do IT Services Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?\">Why Do IT Services Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Tata_Consultancy_Services_Large_Deals_and_Generative_AI_Work_Anchor_the_Roadmap\" title=\"Tata Consultancy Services: Large Deals and Generative AI Work Anchor the Roadmap\">Tata Consultancy Services: Large Deals and Generative AI Work Anchor the Roadmap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#HCL_Technologies_Engineering_Services_and_Software_Products_Drive_the_Pipeline\" title=\"HCL Technologies: Engineering Services and Software Products Drive the Pipeline\">HCL Technologies: Engineering Services and Software Products Drive the Pipeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Infosys_Cloud_AI_and_Long-Term_Clients_Build_the_Next_Leg\" title=\"Infosys: Cloud, AI and Long-Term Clients Build the Next Leg\">Infosys: Cloud, AI and Long-Term Clients Build the Next Leg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Best_IT_Services_Stocks_in_India_TCS_vs_HCLTech_vs_Infosys_on_Key_Financials\" title=\"Best IT Services Stocks in India: TCS vs HCLTech vs Infosys on Key Financials\">Best IT Services Stocks in India: TCS vs HCLTech vs Infosys on Key Financials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#How_to_Evaluate_Large-Cap_IT_Stocks_to_Buy_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Evaluate Large-Cap IT Stocks to Buy Before You Invest\">How to Evaluate Large-Cap IT Stocks to Buy Before You Invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_IT_Services_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Investing in IT Services Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Investing in IT Services Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Final_Take_Which_Stock_Has_the_Strongest_Roadmap\" title=\"Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?\">Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#FAQs_on_IT_Services_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on IT Services Stocks\">FAQs on IT Services Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Which_are_the_best_IT_services_stocks_in_India_with_a_strong_roadmap\" title=\"Which are the best IT services stocks in India with a strong roadmap?\">Which are the best IT services stocks in India with a strong roadmap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Is_Tata_Consultancy_Services_a_good_stock_to_buy_now\" title=\"Is Tata Consultancy Services a good stock to buy now?\">Is Tata Consultancy Services a good stock to buy now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#What_is_the_PE_ratio_of_TCS_HCLTech_and_Infosys\" title=\"What is the P\/E ratio of TCS, HCLTech and Infosys?\">What is the P\/E ratio of TCS, HCLTech and Infosys?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Which_of_these_IT_services_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\" title=\"Which of these IT services stocks has the highest return on equity?\">Which of these IT services stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_IT_services_stocks\" title=\"What are the risks of investing in IT services stocks?\">What are the risks of investing in IT services stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#How_did_TCS_HCLTech_and_Infosys_perform_in_Q1_FY27\" title=\"How did TCS, HCLTech and Infosys perform in Q1 FY27?\">How did TCS, HCLTech and Infosys perform in Q1 FY27?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Do_IT_services_stocks_pay_dividends\" title=\"Do IT services stocks pay dividends?\">Do IT services stocks pay dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-services-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#How_can_I_invest_in_IT_services_stocks_in_India\" title=\"How can I invest in IT services stocks in India?\">How can I invest in IT services stocks in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_IT_Services_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>What Are IT Services Stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IT services stocks are shares of companies that build and run software, cloud and digital systems for clients around the world. Results depend on client budgets, large deals, offshore delivery costs and operating margin, so deal pipelines and delivery scale separate the stronger names.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IT_Services_Stocks_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>IT Services Stocks at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table compares size, valuation, return on equity and debt for the three IT services stocks as of the 5 October 2026 close.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Industry P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">ROE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Consultancy Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,114.40<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">7,62,819<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">15.24<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.45<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">45.89%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hcltech\/hcl-technologies-ltd-share-price-today\">HCL Technologies<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,201.90<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">3,25,640<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">18.68<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.45<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">22.14%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,020.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">4,20,900<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">13.79<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.45<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">31.10%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Among software services stocks, TCS and Infosys trade below the industry P\/E, while HCLTech trades at a premium to the industry multiple.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_IT_Services_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Why Do IT Services Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IT services stocks have a strong roadmap in India because clients keep spending on digital transformation, cloud services and generative AI, and Indian firms have the offshore delivery scale to handle large projects. Three drivers stand out.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digital transformation:<\/strong> Companies keep modernising systems and moving workloads to the cloud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Generative AI projects:<\/strong> New AI work adds demand for consulting, data and engineering services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offshore delivery:<\/strong> A large talent base in India keeps delivery costs competitive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tata_Consultancy_Services_Large_Deals_and_Generative_AI_Work_Anchor_the_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Tata Consultancy Services: Large Deals and Generative AI Work Anchor the Roadmap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TCS&#8217; roadmap rests on large deal wins, cloud services and generative AI projects for global clients, and a deep offshore delivery base.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 1,95,772.00 crore in FY22 to Rs 2,71,423.00 crore in FY26, a 38.6% rise, and FY26 revenue was 4.7% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 1.3% to Rs 49,454.00 crore. Over four years, net profit rose from Rs 38,449.00 crore in FY22 to Rs 49,454.00 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 13.4% to Rs 73,843.00 crore, and net profit rose 4.7% to Rs 13,420.00 crore. Operating margin was 27.07% in FY26 and 26.92% in Q1 FY27 against 29.22% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 0.11 and return on equity is 45.89%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 52,094.00 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 4,146.00 crore. TCS paid a dividend of Rs 110 per share for FY26, a yield of 5.22%. At a P\/E of 15.24 against an industry P\/E of 17.45, the stock trades below its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: FY26 revenue grew only 4.7% and net profit rose 1.3%, and revenue growth was the slowest of the three, while operating margin eased to 27.07% from 29.76% in FY22.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HCL_Technologies_Engineering_Services_and_Software_Products_Drive_the_Pipeline\"><\/span><strong>HCL Technologies: Engineering Services and Software Products Drive the Pipeline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HCLTech&#8217;s roadmap rests on engineering services, software products, cloud and AI-led work and steady growth in large deals.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 86,718.00 crore in FY22 to Rs 1,31,674.00 crore in FY26, a 51.8% rise, and FY26 revenue was 10.2% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit fell 4.3% to Rs 16,652.00 crore. Over four years, net profit rose from Rs 13,523.00 crore in FY22 to Rs 16,652.00 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 13.4% to Rs 34,940.00 crore, and net profit rose 20.3% to Rs 4,626.00 crore. Operating margin was 21.00% in FY26 and 20.91% in Q1 FY27 against 21.39% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 0.07 and return on equity is 22.14%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 19,975.00 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 1,422.00 crore. HCLTech paid a dividend of Rs 54 per share for FY26, a yield of 4.50%. At a P\/E of 18.68 against an industry P\/E of 17.45, the stock trades above its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: FY26 net profit was 4.3% lower than FY25, and operating margin was 21.0% against 23.91% a year earlier. FY26 net profit was 4.3% lower than FY25; the P\/E of 18.68 sits above the industry P\/E of 17.45, so earnings delivery matters for the valuation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infosys_Cloud_AI_and_Long-Term_Clients_Build_the_Next_Leg\"><\/span><strong>Infosys: Cloud, AI and Long-Term Clients Build the Next Leg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Infosys&#8217; roadmap rests on large deals, cloud and generative AI services, and a strong base of long-term clients across industries.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 1,23,936.00 crore in FY22 to Rs 1,82,972.00 crore in FY26, a 47.6% rise, and FY26 revenue was 9.8% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 10.2% to Rs 29,474.00 crore. Over four years, net profit rose from Rs 22,146.00 crore in FY22 to Rs 29,474.00 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 13.6% to Rs 49,195.00 crore, and net profit rose 12.3% to Rs 7,775.00 crore. Operating margin was 25.36% in FY26 and 25.71% in Q1 FY27 against 25.98% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 0.10 and return on equity is 31.10%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 33,986.00 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 2,727.00 crore. Infosys paid a dividend of Rs 48 per share for FY26, a yield of 4.70%. At a P\/E of 13.79 against an industry P\/E of 17.45, the stock trades below its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: Operating margin of 25.36% in FY26 is below the 27.78% of FY22.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_IT_Services_Stocks_in_India_TCS_vs_HCLTech_vs_Infosys_on_Key_Financials\"><\/span><strong>Best IT Services Stocks in India: TCS vs HCLTech vs Infosys on Key Financials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the best IT services stocks in India, TCS leads on FY26 operating margin and return on equity; Infosys leads on Q1 FY27 revenue growth and the lowest P\/E; HCLTech leads on five-year revenue growth. The table puts the numbers side by side.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">TCS<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">HCLTech<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Infosys<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 revenue (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,71,423.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,31,674.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,82,972.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 revenue growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">4.7%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">10.2%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">9.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Revenue growth FY22 to FY26<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">38.6%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">51.8%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">47.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 net profit (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">49,454.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">16,652.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">29,474.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 net profit growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">-4.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">10.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 operating profit margin<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">27.07%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">21.00%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">25.36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Q1 FY27 revenue growth (YoY)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">13.4%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">13.4%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">13.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Q1 FY27 net profit growth (YoY)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">4.7%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">20.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">12.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Return on equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">45.89%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">22.14%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">31.10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">P\/E ratio<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">15.24<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">18.68<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">13.79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Debt to equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.11<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.07<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Dividend yield<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">5.22%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">4.50%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">4.70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 operating cash flow (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">52,094.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">19,975.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">33,986.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>IT earnings follow client budgets and deal wins, so full-year numbers and the margin trend are worth tracking together.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Evaluate_Large-Cap_IT_Stocks_to_Buy_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Evaluate Large-Cap IT Stocks to Buy Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A short checklist keeps the research consistent when you screen IT services stocks and shortlist large-cap IT stocks to buy.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Compare each stock&#8217;s P\/E with its industry P\/E, which is 17.45 for all three here.<\/li>\n<li>Track operating margin across several quarters, because input costs can move faster than prices.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether revenue growth is turning into profit growth, not only sales.<\/li>\n<li>Read operating cash flow against capital expenditure to see how growth is funded.<\/li>\n<li>Watch debt to equity and interest cover before sizing a position.<\/li>\n<li>Spread exposure across companies and business lines instead of one demand cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live data on these IT services stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_IT_Services_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Investing in IT Services Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Client budgets:<\/strong> Weak spending in the US or Europe can slow deals and growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Margin pressure:<\/strong> Wage costs and pricing can reduce operating margin, as seen in HCLTech&#8217;s FY26 numbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency:<\/strong> Rupee moves can change reported profit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology shifts:<\/strong> AI may change how services are priced and delivered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track TCS, HCLTech and Infosys live.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Take_Which_Stock_Has_the_Strongest_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These three large-cap IT stocks cover large deals and AI work, engineering services with software products, and cloud and AI services for long-term clients. TCS leads on FY26 operating margin and return on equity; Infosys leads on Q1 FY27 revenue growth and the lowest P\/E; HCLTech leads on five-year revenue growth.<\/p>\n<p>Across software services stocks, each roadmap still has to turn growth into steady profit, so independent research and position sizing matter. Investors should consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting on any of the large-cap IT stocks to buy discussed here.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_IT_Services_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on IT Services Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_IT_services_stocks_in_India_with_a_strong_roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Which are the best IT services stocks in India with a strong roadmap?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies and Infosys stand out for their roadmaps in IT services and digital transformation. FY26 revenue growth was 4.7% at TCS, 10.2% at HCLTech and 9.8% at Infosys, and return on equity ranges from 22.14% to 45.89%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Tata_Consultancy_Services_a_good_stock_to_buy_now\"><\/span><strong>Is Tata Consultancy Services a good stock to buy now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Tata Consultancy Services has a debt to equity ratio of 0.11, a return on equity of 45.89% and a P\/E of 15.24 against an industry P\/E of 17.45. Client budgets, margin pressure and currency moves affect results. This article is not investment advice, so consult a SEBI-registered advisor before deciding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PE_ratio_of_TCS_HCLTech_and_Infosys\"><\/span><strong>What is the P\/E ratio of TCS, HCLTech and Infosys?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The P\/E ratio is 15.24 for TCS (industry 17.45), 18.68 for HCLTech (industry 17.45) and 13.79 for Infosys (industry 17.45). Only HCLTech trades at or above the industry multiple.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_IT_services_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>Which of these IT services stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Tata Consultancy Services has the highest return on equity at 45.89%, followed by Infosys at 31.10% and HCL Technologies at 22.14%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_IT_services_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of investing in IT services stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks are weak client budgets abroad, pressure on operating margin, rupee moves and shifts in technology. HCLTech&#8217;s FY26 profit was 4.3% lower than FY25, and TCS&#8217; rose only 1.3%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_TCS_HCLTech_and_Infosys_perform_in_Q1_FY27\"><\/span><strong>How did TCS, HCLTech and Infosys perform in Q1 FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Tata Consultancy Services reported revenue of Rs 73,843.00 crore, up 13.4% year on year, and net profit rose 4.7% to Rs 13,420.00 crore. HCL Technologies reported revenue of Rs 34,940.00 crore, up 13.4% year on year, and net profit rose 20.3% to Rs 4,626.00 crore. Infosys reported revenue of Rs 49,195.00 crore, up 13.6% year on year, and net profit rose 12.3% to Rs 7,775.00 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_IT_services_stocks_pay_dividends\"><\/span><strong>Do IT services stocks pay dividends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, all three companies pay dividends. The dividend yield is 5.22% for TCS, 4.50% for HCLTech and 4.70% for Infosys, based on dividends declared for FY26.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_invest_in_IT_services_stocks_in_India\"><\/span><strong>How can I invest in IT services stocks in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can buy IT services stocks through a demat and trading account on NSE or BSE after checking each company&#8217;s financials, margins and valuation. The Univest Screener lets you compare fundamentals before placing an order. 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