With demand environment uncertain and valuations looking rich, the analysts suggest a selective approach. They have predicted a 0.5 percent on-quarter growth in revenue for the companies under their coverage in September
Since the broader markets are overstretched, failing to clear the high might trigger some profit-booking. Traders should remain extremely stock-specific and follow strict stop-losses, advised experts
A conclusive break above the 19,700 levels on Nifty, especially on a closing basis, would potentially open the path for further upward movement, with an eye towards the 20,000 mark.
There’s a clear divergence in the YTD performance of Nifty IT index constituents, with the smaller companies outperforming the industry giants by a sizeable margin.
FIIs have withdrawn around $2.12 billion from the information technology sector, so far, in 2023 amid a challenging demand environment. Mutual funds, however, increased stakes in some midcap IT companies in the June quarter