Shares of L&T Technology Services (LTTS) climbed 4% in early trading, driven by a combination of robust first-quarter financial results and the announcement of a new strategic partnership with Anthropic.

The engineering services firm reported that both revenue and profit rose in the quarter, signaling continued demand for its specialized design and development services despite broader sector headwinds.

The market reaction was amplified by the company’s decision to collaborate with Anthropic, the artificial intelligence research lab, to enhance its engineering processes.

This move positions LTTS to integrate generative AI capabilities directly into its service offerings, a critical step for Indian IT and engineering firms seeking to modernize their value propositions amid shifting client expectations.

The results stand in contrast to the mixed performance seen across other major Indian technology corporations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.

While peers like LTIMindtree have faced divergence between top-line growth and profitability, LTTS appears to be leveraging AI partnerships to bolster both efficiency and client appeal.