** Shares of Hexaware Technologies HEXW.NS gain 4.1% to 730.35 rupees
** Technology services provider reported 15.8% y/y rise in Q1CY25 consolidated adjusted profit; revenue grew 16.7% y/y
** Strong earnings led by growth in financial services vertical, with majority of the revenue coming from the U.S.
** The latest earnings report is the first from the company since debut in February
** Avg rating of 3 brokerages on stock is "strong buy" median PT is 835 rupees - data compiled by LSEG
** Stock down ~2% since debut
(Reporting by Manvi Pant in Bengaluru)
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