Why India’s IT Sector Is Feeling the Heat Amid US Tariff Worries

By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025

MC Desk | April 4, 2025

Why India’s IT Sector Is Feeling the Heat Amid US Tariff Worries

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India’s $283-billion IT sector is staring at a tough year amid U.S. tariff concerns.

Tariffs spark fresh worries

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IT firms may feel the heat as manufacturing, logistics and retail sectors, adjust to the new tariffs, according to Reuters report.

Budget cuts

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Bernstein and ICICI Securities downgraded the Indian IT sector shortly after the tariff news broke.

Brokerages rush to downgrade sector outlook

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The sector had pinned hopes on a recovery in U.S. demand, but fresh trade tensions could derail that.

Hope on revival now under threat

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The U.S. contributes over half of India’s $190 billion software exports, making the sector highly vulnerable, reported Reuters.

Heavy U.S. dependence a key risk

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J.P. Morgan lifted U.S. recession chances to 60% post-tariff move, fuelling further uncertainty.

J.P. Morgan raises alarm on recession

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At least six analysts expect IT firms to offer conservative guidance when earnings start next week.

Muted revenue guidance expected

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Firms relying on discretionary IT spending are likely to bear the brunt of the slowdown, analysts said.

Discretionary spend exposure a key concern

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Firms relying on discretionary IT spending are likely to bear the brunt of the slowdown, analysts said.

Discretionary spend exposure a key concern

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Nifty IT index plunged 3.6% on Friday, capping a weekly fall of 9.15%—its steepest in over five years.

IT stocks suffer worst week in years

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