Software Services firm InfosysTechnologies said on Tuesday it has recorded a net gain of Rs 18 crore (Rs 180 million) from its failed attempt to acquire British consultancy Axon Group Plc.

The Indian IT major spent a total of Rs 15 crore (Rs 150 million) towards the failed deal, but in the process received Rs 33 crore (Rs 330 million) from the UK firm, as inducement fees.

"Miscellaneous income of Rs 29 crore (Rs 290 million) during the quarter ended December 31, 2008 includes a net amount of Rs 18 crore (Rs 180 million), consisting of Rs 33 crore (Rs 330 million) received from Axon Group Plc, as inducement fees offset by Rs 15 crore (Rs 150 million) of expenses incurred towards the transaction," the company said on Tuesday while announcing its third quarter results.

Two of India's leading software services firm were in the race to acquire the London Stock Exchange-listed Axon, but last month HCL Technologies [Get Quote] outbid Infosys [Get Quote] and acquired the British firm.

HCL Technologies completed the acquisition of UK-based consulting Axon Group Plc for 441.1 million pounds, making it the largest acquisition in the tech space by any Indian company.

Infosys was also in the lead to acquire Axon and had made a cash offer of 407.1 million pounds for the same. But Infosys was subsequently outbid by HCL Technologies.

Axon Group Plc provides consulting services to customers such as British Petroleum and Xerox Corp and has offices in the UK, North America, Malaysia and Australia, with about 2,000 employees.