AI drives pricing war in IT services sector
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- valued
- $300 billion
The Indian IT services industry, valued at $300 billion, faces a pricing war as companies slash rates to secure contracts amid slowing growth. This trend, driven by clients' demand for AI-driven productivity, is expected to pressure margins and continue for several years, according to Everest Group's founder, Peter Bendor-Samuel. 📉
• Revenue compression is intensifying competitive pressure.
• Vendors are increasingly chosen based on the lowest bids.
Immediate implications for traders include potential margin squeezes for IT firms as competition heats up.
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