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CLSA Downgrades Indian IT Giants; Midcaps Shine

By Business DeskCLSA Downgrades Indian IT Giants; Midcaps Shine

CLSA downgrades TCS, Infosys, Wipro citing limited upside & AI delays. Maintains positive outlook on midcap IT stocks like Persistent Systems & Coforge.

CLSA has downgraded several major Indian IT companies, shifting ratings for giants like TCS and Infosys. This move stems from a perceived limited upside potential after recent reratings and an extended timeline for artificial intelligence benefits to materialise.

Key Downgrades by CLSA

  • TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra: Downgraded to ‘Hold’ from ‘Outperform’
  • Wipro, Mphasis: Downgraded to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Hold’

The brokerage attributes these adjustments to a challenging operating environment for large IT services companies. This includes AI-led deflation impacting legacy managed services and broader macroeconomic headwinds affecting global technology spending.

In contrast, CLSA maintains a more constructive outlook on mid-tier IT companies. These firms are believed to be better positioned to capitalise on significant shifts in technology spending and the rapid adoption of AI solutions.

Mid-Tier IT: Top Picks

  • Persistent Systems, Coforge: Rated ‘High Conviction Outperform’ as top picks
  • LTIMindtree, Hexaware: Retained ‘Outperform’ ratings

CLSA anticipates that AI-related volumes will eventually counteract the deflationary effects currently seen on legacy services. This crucial positive shift in market dynamics is projected to occur by fiscal year 2030.

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