AI Deflation, Weak Demand to Keep IT Sector Growth Muted in Q2FY27
Tier-1 IT firms may see 0-2% growth in Q2FY27 amid AI-led deflation and weak demand; mid-tier firms likely to post healthy gains, says Kotak report.
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Tier-1 IT firms may see 0-2% growth in Q2FY27 amid AI-led deflation and weak demand; mid-tier firms likely to post healthy gains, says Kotak report.
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