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IT Q2 Preview: Large-cap firms seen posting weakest growth in three years; midcaps may outperform

1 source · first seen 11:18 2 Oct · updated 11:18 2 Oct

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  • Large-cap Indian IT firms may post their weakest Q2FY27 growth in three years
  • Midcaps may outperform; an Infosys guidance cut is expected
  • Weak growth expectations and possible guidance cuts weigh on Indian IT stocks, including Infosys

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Indian IT firms’ Q2 FY27 outlook

Brokerages expect muted Q2 FY27 growth for large Indian IT firms, with demand conditions little changed from the June quarter and growth relying partly on acquisitions. Large caps may record their weakest growth in three years, while midcaps could outperform; Infosys is expected to cut its FY27 guidance, currently 1.5%-3.0%.

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