NSE:WIPRO management interview: $1 Billion Deal And Still Weak Guidance? Inside Wipro’s Mixed Signals | Slow Growth To AI Boom!
ET Now, 2026-04-17. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZtk51dXneo
- Market unit performance: Three of four strategic market units grew sequentially for three straight quarters, while client-specific challenges in Americas 2 will continue to impact revenue through Q1 before normalizing.
- Operating margin outlook: Full-year operating margin expanded by 15 basis points to 17.2%, with management aiming to maintain margins within the 17% to 17.5% range despite near-term volatility from wage hikes.
- Share buyback program: The board approved a ₹15,000 crore buyback at ₹250 per share to repurchase the maximum allowable 5.7% of equity, following $1.3 billion in dividends paid out in FY26.
- Workforce and attrition: Q4 attrition declined to a 20-month low of 13.8% alongside flattish headcount, with 7,500 fresher additions completed for the year as the company focuses on AI upskilling.
- AI integration strategy: Management is adopting an AI-first approach across all pipeline opportunities and deal delivery via Wipro Intelligence, highlighted by a $1 billion contract win with Olam.