Why India's IT Sector Is Feeling the Heat Amid US Tariff Worries
India's $283-billion IT sector is staring at a tough year amid U.S. tariff concerns.
IT firms may feel the heat as manufacturing, logistics and retail sectors, adjust to the new tariffs, according to Reuters report.
Bernstein and ICICI Securities downgraded the Indian IT sector shortly after the tariff news broke.Brokerages rush to downgrade sector outlook Bernstein and ICICI Securities downgraded the Indian IT sector shortly after the tariff news broke.
The sector had pinned hopes on a recovery in U.S. demand, but fresh trade tensions could derail that.
The U.S. contributes over half of India's $190 billion software exports, making the sector highly vulnerable, reported Reuters.
J.P. Morgan lifted U.S. recession chances to 60% post-tariff move, fuelling further uncertainty.
At least six analysts expect IT firms to offer conservative guidance when earnings start next week.
Firms relying on discretionary IT spending are likely to bear the brunt of the slowdown, analysts said.
Firms relying on discretionary IT spending are likely to bear the brunt of the slowdown, analysts said.
Nifty IT index plunged 3.6% on Friday, capping a weekly fall of 9.15%-its steepest in over five years.