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Indian IT weathers AI-driven disruption, somehow!
India’s top IT firms - Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and HCLTech are relying heavily on their largest clients to offset the uncertainties brought by artificial intelligence (AI). As AI reshapes spending patterns, these big accounts have become vital in sustaining growth for large IT players, even as smaller firms struggle to adapt.
Growth led by major accounts
As per news reports, revenue from top ten clients grew by 6.9% for Infosys, 0.3% for Wipro, and 1.6% for Tech Mahindra over the past year. Despite an overall slowdown, these figures show that deep client relationships remain a key stabilizer. For Infosys and Tech Mahindra, total revenues rose by 2.77% and 1.21%, while Wipro saw a marginal decline. HCL Tech stood out with a 3.14% growth from top accounts and the fastest expansion among the top five IT companies. Analysts say its broad-based performance reflects success in winning new logos and mid-tier clients, diversifying beyond its traditional large accounts.
AI’s deflationary impact on IT demand
As companies invest more in AI-driven process automation, they are consolidating IT vendors and cutting costs. This “big get bigger” trend has made large IT firms more resilient but also intensified pressure on smaller vendors. Analysts warn that AI’s deflationary effect is reshaping India’s $283-billion IT sector.
Balancing resilience with risk
While large accounts are keeping major firms afloat, the reliance on fewer big clients highlights a structural imbalance. The future of Indian IT will depend on how these firms blend AI adoption with client diversification and innovation-driven growth.
Summary
India’s IT majors are staying afloat through strong relationships with large clients even as AI triggers cost-cutting and vendor consolidation. HCLTech’s diversified growth offers a contrast, but the sector’s dependence on a few top accounts exposes structural risks amid AI-led transitions.
Food for thought
As AI accelerates automation, will India’s IT giants evolve fast enough to balance stability from large clients with the need for innovation and agility?
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