Tata Consultancy Services opened India’s corporate earnings season with stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, reporting a 6% rise in net profit to Rs 12,760 crore for the three months ended June. Revenue edged up 1.3% to Rs 63,437 crore, defying concerns of a deeper slowdown in global technology spending. Management said the performance reflects early signs of renewed demand from international clients, helping the company stay within reach of its medium-term operating-margin target of 26%-28%. The figures come ahead of planned wage increases and will be closely watched by investors seeking clues on the health of India’s $245-billion IT services sector.