Telecanor plans a phased rollout of the platform. Phase I, expected within 10 months, will focus on automated PDF-to-code conversion and backtesting capabilities.

Hyderabad-based microcap firm Telecanor Global Ltd has announced a strategic turnaround with the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)–driven platform for institutional investors in the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) segment, a global market estimated at around USD 850 billion. The announcement was made on December 19, marking the company’s shift from legacy analytics to a scalable, AI-led fintech business model.

The AI-powered platform is designed to automate complex QIS workflows by converting detailed index rulebooks into executable trading strategies within minutes. Currently, the same process typically requires 30–40 hours of manual effort, making automation a key value proposition for institutional clients seeking speed and efficiency.

Telecanor plans a phased rollout of the platform. Phase I, expected within 10 months, will focus on automated PDF-to-code conversion and backtesting capabilities. Phase II, scheduled between 10 and 18 months, will introduce an AI copilot to assist users in refining and optimising strategies. Phase III, planned beyond 18 months, will offer hosting and execution infrastructure for institutional customers.

The company intends to operate the platform on a SaaS model, targeting operating margins of 70–80 percent after research and development costs. Telecanor has projected annual recurring revenue of around Rs 7.5 crore in the first year with up to five institutional clients. By the third year, recurring revenue is expected to rise to about Rs 83 crore, supported by an estimated 60 clients.

The launch comes amid improved financial performance. In the second quarter of FY25, Telecanor reported revenue of Rs 5.74 crore and a profit after tax of Rs 2.53 crore. Despite this, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 8.98, considered modest for an AI-focused company.

Telecanor also owns a land bank valued independently at around Rs 152.46 crore, as disclosed to the BSE. The land, located in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, lies close to the proposed Google AI Center hub announced under a Rs 1.5 lakh crore investment initiative, significantly enhancing its strategic value.

The board said the initiative will be executed within approved budgets, with no related-party transactions, and the platform will function strictly as a technology solution in compliance with regulations.