Quick Heal shares jump on new NFSU cybersecurity contract

Quick Heal Technologies’ stock surged after securing a major cybersecurity contract with NFSU-RIC and reporting robust Q2FY26 financial results, reinforcing the company’s growing presence and leadership in India’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity sector.

Cybersecurity solutions provider Quick Heal Technologies witnessed a notable rise in its share price today (December 1) after announcing a significant new contract with the NFSU Research and Innovation Council (NFSU-RIC). The stock climbed as much as 4.11% to ₹320.15 during intraday trading before settling higher at ₹314.40 around 9:50 AM. The uptick far outpaced broader market trends, with the BSE Sensex edging up just 0.35% at the same time.

The company confirmed the development in an exchange filing, noting that it had signed an agreement with NFSU-RIC to implement Integrated Cyber Security Solutions. The engagement, which spans end-to-end cyber defense services, aligns with Quick Heal’s strategic focus on expanding its enterprise and government partnerships.

Contract marks a strategic milestone in public-sector collaboration

According to Quick Heal, the project represents a major step in strengthening its relationship with government institutions. The collaboration is expected to boost the company’s role in national cybersecurity initiatives, supporting digital security across critical systems. Quick Heal considers the deal a milestone that could pave the way for recurring institutional engagements, positioning the company for broader opportunities in the public-sector cybersecurity ecosystem.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to advancing security technologies and contributing to India’s digital resilience. With the rising sophistication of cyber threats, the demand for integrated and scalable cybersecurity frameworks continues to grow across government, enterprise, and SME segments.

Strong Q2 results add to positive investor sentiment

Quick Heal’s stock traction also follows its healthy second-quarter performance for FY26. Revenue increased to ₹83.5 crore, up from ₹73.5 crore in Q2FY25. Profit after tax nearly doubled to ₹7.9 crore, compared with ₹4.2 crore a year earlier.

Operational metrics also showed significant improvement. Ebitda rose to ₹9.2 crore, up from ₹3.1 crore in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The company’s Ebitda margin expanded to 11.1%, marking a sharp rise from 4.2% last year, indicating stronger operational efficiency and sustained demand for its solutions.

A growing force in India’s cybersecurity landscape

Headquartered in Pune and founded in 1993, Quick Heal has evolved into a leading multinational cybersecurity provider serving consumers, SMBs, and enterprises through its flagship Seqrite brand. The company continues to invest in antivirus, endpoint security, anti-ransomware, cloud-based defense, and advanced threat-detection technologies.

With a strengthened government portfolio and solid financial performance, Quick Heal appears well-positioned to deepen its role in India’s expanding digital security ecosystem.