JPMorgan upgrades outlook for Indian IT sector
BANGALORE, INDIA — Major financial services firm JPMorgan upgraded its view on India’s information technology sector, citing expectations of changes in United States monetary policy and an improved economic baseline.
In a Mint report, the company adjusted its ratings for leading Indian IT companies, including Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies, and L&T Technology Services, from ‘underweight’ to ‘neutral’ or ‘overweight.’ Infosys and L&T Tech specifically received ‘overweight’ ratings.
IT stocks saw modest gains on January 4th following the upgrades. Analysts pointed to several positive factors in the report, including potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, preparations for AI adoption, and favorable 2023 comparisons.
The $3 trillion Indian IT industry faced challenges last year, like extended sales cycles and decreased tech spending. But signs of earlier policy shifts suggest the landscape may improve.
Some projections still indicate slowing growth for players like Infosys and Wipro in the December 2023 quarter. But with valuations stabilizing, analysts advise long-term investors to revisit IT names.
