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Goldman Sachs lowers price targets for Indian IT stocks amid US uncertainty
Goldman Sachs has cut target prices for Indian IT stocks by 3% to 32% due to lower revenue growth forecasts linked to US macroeconomic uncertainty, which significantly impacts India's IT sector. The firm downgraded LTIMindtree to 'Neutral' due to its high exposure to discretionary spending and premium valuations, while Tata Consultancy Services is viewed more favorably due to its diversified revenue and margin visibility. Analysts warn that a prolonged economic downturn could lead to project cancellations and further strain on the IT sector.
citigroup shifts strategy to reduce reliance on external it contractors
Citigroup plans to reduce its reliance on external IT contractors from 50% to 20%, focusing on building in-house capabilities. This strategic shift raises concerns for Indian IT firms like TCS, Wipro, and LTIMindtree, which have significant business ties with Citi. Experts suggest that while this may impact larger IT service providers, it could ultimately benefit India's core banking operations and expertise in the long run.
banks shift away from contractors as citigroup reduces external it workforce
Citigroup plans to reduce its reliance on external IT contractors from 50% to 20% by increasing its internal IT staff from 48,000 to 50,000 by the end of 2025. This shift, driven by regulatory pressures and risk management concerns, may prompt other banks to follow suit, impacting contract opportunities in the sector. Contractors specializing in IT, particularly in data governance and risk management, could face significant challenges as banks prioritize internal control and compliance.
IT sector poised for growth driven by BFSI and AI deals
IT stocks have gained traction, with the Nifty IT Index rising nearly 5% over the past month. Bernstein analysts predict a growth upcycle driven by BFSI and AI-related deals, favoring companies like Infosys and TCS for their strong US market exposure, while mid-cap players like Persistent Systems are also expected to benefit significantly.
brokerages divided on ltimindtree's ambitious revenue target of 10 billion dollars
LTIMindtree's shares rose to Rs 6,262 after announcing a revenue target of $10 billion by FY31-32, though brokerages expressed caution due to challenges in discretionary spending. Nomura maintained a "reduce" rating with a target of Rs 5,140, while Morgan Stanley issued an "overweight" rating with a target of Rs 7,050, highlighting positive sales momentum.
Q2 2024 earnings season gains momentum with major companies reporting results
Major companies including Coal India, JSW Steel, DLF, and Interglobe Aviation are set to release their Q2 earnings reports today, joining a wave of firms that have already reported results. Notable performances include Reliance Industries with a profit decline of 4.8%, while HCL Technologies and TCS reported profit increases of 10.5% and 5.0%, respectively. ICRA's profit rose by 15.6% to Rs 36.72 crore, and Oracle Financial Services Software saw a significant profit increase of 38.4% to Rs 577.70 crore.
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