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Sandip Sabharwal, in an interview with ETMarkets, characterized the IT sector as being in a sustained downswing over...
Sandip Sabharwal, in an interview with ETMarkets, characterized the IT sector as being in a sustained downswing over the past year, with no complete reversal in sight.
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Sandip Sabharwal, in an interview with ETMarkets, characterized the IT sector as being in a sustained downswing over the past year, with no complete reversal in sight. He noted that valuations for large-cap IT names like Infosys have declined, presenting potential opportunities for value investors, but he views the sector as a trading play rather than a long-term bet. Sabharwal mentioned he has taken small positions in large-cap IT stocks, expecting 10-20% returns, but intends to exit once those gains materialize. This cautious outlook suggests continued headwinds for Infosys, despite possible short-term trading upsides. The single-source commentary does not constitute a confirmed trend change but signals persistent sector weakness.
What the sources said:
- Sabharwal: "The IT sector has been on a one-way downswing for almost the last year... I do not see the trend completely reversing." Source 4
- Sabharwal: "Valuations for TCS and Infosys have come down, so they present opportunities for value investors. But I see this more as a trading sector." Source 4
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