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Kotak Predicts Muted Q2 FY27 Growth for Large Indian IT Firms Amid AI Deflation

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Kotak Predicts Muted Q2 FY27 Growth for Large Indian IT Firms Amid AI Deflation

Analysed 30 Sept 2026·4 sources analysed·India·Business
Kotak Predicts Muted Q2 FY27 Growth for Large Indian IT Firms Amid AI DeflationPreviousNext

Kotak Institutional Equities forecasts a muted Q2 FY27 for India's large IT companies due to AI-driven deflation and weak demand, with growth expected to remain subdued. Mid-tier firms like Tech Mahindra are projected to outperform through market-share gains and stronger execution. AI adoption is focused on cost-cutting and productivity rather than new revenue generation, leading to pricing pressures. Profit margins for large IT firms are expected to stay stable or decline slightly, influenced by wage revision timings and competitive dynamics.

Sentiment
48%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 40/100.

Outlets measured: thefinancialexpress, economictimes, thetribune, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (48/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

mint broke this story on 30 Sept, 04:04 am. Other outlets followed.

30 Sept, 04:04 am4 sources · 4 h30 Sept, 08:30 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byMrunal Wange· Business & Economy Editor· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    mint30 Sept, 04:04 am
    IT sector Q2 FY27 preview: TCS, Infosys to HCL Tech, Tech M -- Kotak sees muted quarter for Indian IT giants Stock Market News
  2. 2
    thetribune30 Sept, 06:27 am
    AI deflation, weak demand to keep large IT growth muted in Q2FY27; mid-tier to outperform: Kotak - The Tribune
  3. 3
    economictimes30 Sept, 06:59 am
    AI deflation: AI deflation, weak demand to keep large IT growth muted in Q2FY27; mid-tier to outperform: Kotak
  4. 4
    thefinancialexpress30 Sept, 08:30 am
    IT Q2 Preview: AI deflation likely to curb revenues; TCS, Infosys set for subdued quarter

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Tech Mahindra LimitedLarsen & Toubro Infotech LimitedTata Consultancy Services LimitedInfosys LimitedHCL Technologies Limited

Story context

Category
Business
Location
India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
30 Sept 2026
Key entities
Information technologyDeflationProductivityArtificial intelligenceIndiaDepreciationIndian rupeeCash flowKotak Mahindra BankInfosysHCLTechTata Consultancy Services