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Stock Market: According to a report, signs of gradual recovery are becoming visible within the Indian IT sector. The rise of AI and fluctuations in the US dollar are expected to further bolster the growth prospects of these companies.

IT Sector Growth: Ongoing tensions in the Middle East have exerted pressure on global markets, including the Indian domestic market. However, a new report offers a positive outlook regarding the country’s IT services sector. According to BNP Paribas, the IT sector appears to be gradually embarking on a path of recovery.

The report notes that the growth outlook is becoming clearer than before. Furthermore, the sector’s underlying fundamentals also appear to be improving. Nevertheless, investors remain cautious and are planning their investments with prudence. The report also suggests that companies’ earnings are likely to witness an uptick in the near future.

Brokerage View

According to brokerage firms, conditions within the IT sector appear set to improve gradually in the times ahead. The rationale behind this optimism lies in the fact that companies have resumed hiring. Additionally, corporate management structures remain stable. Moreover, the consistent expansion of cloud services is contributing to earnings growth.

Furthermore, the depreciation of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar is expected to further strengthen the earnings outlook for IT companies.

IT Sector Forecast for the March Quarter

According to the report, revenue growth for Indian IT companies in the March quarter (Q4) of the 2026 fiscal year may remain somewhat subdued. However, owing to a low base effect from the previous year, there is a strong possibility of witnessing robust year-on-year growth.

AI Accelerating Momentum

The report highlights that the pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption is accelerating rapidly, injecting fresh momentum into the IT sector. Additionally, several companies are forging partnerships with global IT firms, thereby heightening expectations of broad-based support for the entire sector.

Mid-cap Companies Poised to Lead

The report projects that the performance of large-cap IT companies is likely to remain relatively stable. Meanwhile, select mid-cap companies could pull ahead in terms of growth. Additionally, the report notes that early signs of recovery are visible in key sectors such as technology and telecom. Conversely, the situation in other sectors currently remains stable.