India's major IT firms anticipate a subdued first quarter, with growth expected to pick up only when clients shift from cost-cutting to AI-driven transformations. Enterprises remain cautious with spending due to global uncertainties, funding AI through existing savings. While currency tailwinds and better margins are positive, revenue growth is likely to be capped in the near term. Analysts expect some guidance adjustments for the fiscal year.

India's IT sector is likely to see a weak start to 1QFY27, with revenues hit by the West Asia crisis and higher productivity pass-throughs in managed services contracts

India's IT sector is prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) hiring, with AI roles seeing a 16% year-on-year surge in June, contrasting with an overall 3% decline in IT jobs.…