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India's top IT firms set for muted Q1 as AI spending fails to lift growth: Report
Published 5 July 2026 ยท india
India's top IT firms anticipate a slow start to FY27, with growth likely to remain subdued as clients focus on cost savings over major tech
India's top IT firms anticipate a slow start to FY27, with growth likely to remain subdued as clients focus on cost savings over major tech investments.
While AI adoption is rising, it's funded by efficiency gains, not budget increases. Margins are expected to hold steady due to currency benefits and cost
control. Long-term prospects remain positive, driven by AI complexity and modernization needs.
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 3:40 PM IST ยท Updated: July 5, 2026 โข 4:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's top IT firms anticipate a slow start to FY27, with growth likely to remain subdued as clients focus on cost savings over major tech investments.
While AI adoption is rising, it's funded by efficiency gains, not budget increases.
Margins are expected to hold steady due to currency benefits and cost control.
Long-term prospects remain positive, driven by AI complexity and modernization needs.