Why Tata Technologies CEO Warren Harris Sees H2FY26 as a Strong Recovery Phase
Tata Technologies CEO Warren Harris shared a balanced yet confident outlook, acknowledging that Q3 FY26 will likely be a soft quarter due to the festive season but reaffirming the company’s strong fundamentals and steady execution pipeline. Harris highlighted that the company is working closely with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) amid ongoing cyber security challenges, while clarifying that there is no financial impact on Tata Technologies’ operations from these issues.
Q3 to See Temporary Softness from Festive Season
Warren Harris noted that Q3 FY26 will be softer than usual due to the festive season, which typically results in fewer working days and project slowdowns. This pattern is common across the engineering and digital services industry in India, where several client delivery cycles align around the holiday period. However, he emphasized that the softness is seasonal and not indicative of any structural weakness in demand or business performance.
Supporting JLR Through Cyber Security Issues
Tata Technologies is providing active technical and engineering support to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as it manages its ongoing cyber security challenge. Harris confirmed that the company has been working closely with the JLR team to ensure business continuity and safeguard project deliverables. Importantly, he clarified that the issue has no financial or operational impact on Tata Technologies’ business performance.
Margins to Improve in H2FY26
Looking ahead, the CEO reiterated his confidence in achieving 18% operating margins by the second half of FY26. The improvement will be driven by higher utilization rates, cost optimization, and an increased share of offshore and digital-led projects. He mentioned that management has planned specific execution levers to ensure that margin expansion is both sustainable and quality-driven.
Steady Execution and Robust Demand Outlook
Despite near-term moderation, Tata Technologies continues to see steady demand across engineering R&D and digital product design segments. Harris highlighted that the company’s long-term visibility remains intact, with strong engagements from global automotive and industrial clients. The strategic shift toward electric vehicles, ADAS, and digital twin technologies continues to underpin growth momentum.
Confidence in the Road Ahead
Warren Harris reiterated that Tata Technologies remains well-positioned for long-term expansion, supported by its robust order book, talent investments, and expanding global delivery footprint. He added that while Q3 may reflect seasonal weakness, H2FY26 will mark a clear rebound in both margins and growth trajectory as key client programs ramp up.
The management’s confidence in margin restoration and operational discipline reflects Tata Technologies’ underlying resilience and its ability to balance short-term fluctuations with long-term strategic execution.
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Investor Takeaway
Tata Technologies’ Q3 softness is purely seasonal, as reaffirmed by CEO Warren Harris. Continued collaboration with JLR, combined with the absence of financial impact from cyber challenges, keeps the company on firm ground. The reaffirmed 18% margin target for H2FY26 reinforces management’s confidence in execution and profitability recovery in the coming quarters.
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