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Indian (NIFTY) IT Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies161
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M-24.1%
  • 1Y-24.1%
  • YTD-23.9%

The IT industry has stayed flat over the last week. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 24% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Indian IT Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 30 Mar 2026₹25.1t₹9.0t₹1.3t20x19.3x2.8x
Wed, 25 Feb 2026₹25.9t₹8.9t₹1.3t21.1x20.2x2.9x
Fri, 23 Jan 2026₹32.5t₹8.9t₹1.3t24.4x25.3x3.7x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025₹33.4t₹8.7t₹1.3t25.4x25.6x3.8x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025₹31.6t₹8.7t₹1.3t25.8x24.3x3.6x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025₹30.6t₹8.6t₹1.3t27.7x23.8x3.6x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025₹31.4t₹8.5t₹1.3t26.9x24.3x3.7x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025₹30.0t₹8.5t₹1.3t26.2x23.4x3.5x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025₹33.9t₹8.3t₹1.3t29.9x27.1x4.1x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025₹32.7t₹8.3t₹1.3t28.6x26.1x3.9x
Sun, 04 May 2025₹31.9t₹8.3t₹1.2t26.3x25.6x3.9x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025₹33.0t₹8.2t₹1.3t27.1x26.4x4x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025₹34.8t₹8.3t₹1.3t28.8x27.6x4.2x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025₹38.3t₹8.1t₹1.2t34.4x30.9x4.7x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024₹38.8t₹8.0t₹1.2t36.7x32.3x4.9x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024₹37.2t₹8.0t₹1.2t34.3x31x4.7x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024₹38.2t₹7.9t₹1.2t41.5x32.4x4.8x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024₹39.6t₹7.8t₹1.2t41.1x33.9x5.1x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024₹36.0t₹7.8t₹1.2t38.4x30.8x4.6x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024₹34.3t₹7.7t₹1.1t37.4x29.9x4.4x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024₹32.8t₹7.7t₹1.1t33.1x28.7x4.2x
Mon, 06 May 2024₹31.4t₹7.8t₹1.1t37.9x27.6x4x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024₹32.6t₹7.7t₹1.1t34.4x29.3x4.2x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024₹35.1t₹7.7t₹1.1t35.8x31.6x4.6x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024₹34.1t₹7.8t₹1.1t41.6x30.1x4.4x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023₹33.6t₹7.8t₹1.1t41.8x29.4x4.3x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023₹30.5t₹7.7t₹1.1t37.2x26.9x3.9x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023₹29.5t₹7.6t₹1.1t39.3x26x3.9x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023₹30.8t₹7.6t₹1.1t37.1x27.5x4.1x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023₹29.0t₹7.6t₹1.1t37.8x25.8x3.8x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023₹27.9t₹7.5t₹1.1t32.1x25x3.7x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023₹26.9t₹7.4t₹1.1t32.4x24.5x3.6x
Tue, 09 May 2023₹26.7t₹7.4t₹1.1t25.8x24.2x3.6x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023₹27.1t₹7.1t₹1.1t23.8x25.1x3.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.1x


Total Market Cap: ₹27.1tTotal Earnings: ₹1.1tTotal Revenue: ₹7.1tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Indian IT Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Indian IT industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 27.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 4.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the IT industry have grown 6.4% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 8.5% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Indian Tech industry?

IN Market-1.71%
Tech-0.05%
IT0.44%
Data Processing Services2.15%
IT Consulting0.45%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-6.27%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Internet Services and Infrastructure industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 98.4x.
    • It looks like they are confident that earnings will grow faster in the future than they have historically.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the IT Consulting industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 27.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Data Processing Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 17% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 11% per year.
  • In contrast, the IT Consulting industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PERSISTENT Persistent Systems₹4.88k3.2%
+₹22.8b		-11.5%PE42x
COFORGE Coforge₹1.11k1.3%
+₹4.8b		-31.3%PE33x
526433 ASM Technologies₹2.43k9.4%
+₹3.0b		90.9%PE59.1x
539843 NINtec Systems₹397.9539.8%
+₹2.1b		-11.3%PE24.1x
516038 KS Smart Technologies₹240.157.4%
+₹1.9b		n/an/a

Latest News

507685
₹187.55
Wipro
7D
0.03%
1Y
-28.4%

507685: AI Operating Model And New AI Hubs Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts now see Wipro's fair value at about ₹242, down from roughly ₹252. The adjustment is mainly tied to slightly softer future P/E assumptions, while revenue growth and profit margin expectations are kept broadly in line.
COFORGE
₹1,114.70
Coforge
7D
1.3%
1Y
-31.3%
INFY
₹1,250.60
Infosys
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-20.4%

INFY: AI Services Mix Reset Will Support 2026 IT Spending Turnaround

Infosys' updated analyst price target edges lower, with fair value moving from ₹1,724.32 to ₹1,667.80 as analysts factor in slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a modestly lower future P/E, and higher perceived risk from AI driven shifts in the IT services mix. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Infosys reflects a mixed setup, with some analysts trimming expectations and others adjusting targets higher while staying cautious on execution and the evolving role of AI in IT services.
HCLTECH
₹1,341.60
HCL Technologies
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-15.8%

AI Factory And Data Intelligence Expansion Will Reshape Long Term Prospects

Catalysts About HCL Technologies HCL Technologies is a global IT services and software company providing IT and business services, engineering and R&D, and software products to clients across industries and geographies. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
PERSISTENT
₹4,877.20
Persistent Systems
7D
3.2%
1Y
-11.5%
539843
₹397.95
NINtec Systems
7D
39.8%
1Y
-11.3%
TCS
₹2,358.90
Tata Consultancy Services
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-34.6%

TCS: AI Collaborations And Special Dividend Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have reduced their price target for Tata Consultancy Services by about ₹100 to reflect slightly softer revenue growth expectations, a marginally lower discount rate, and a small uplift in projected profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News TCS declared a special dividend of ₹46 per equity share, with a record date of January 17, 2026, and dividend payout scheduled for February 3, 2026.
LTM
₹4,013.80
LTM
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-10.6%
HAPPSTMNDS
₹361.05
Happiest Minds Technologies
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-39.5%

HAPPSTMNDS: Potential Control Sale And New Partnership Will Support Long Term Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Happiest Minds Technologies from ₹710 to ₹614, as updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E now point to a more conservative fair value profile. What's in the News Private equity firms EQT AB and Partners Group, along with ITC Infotech, are reported to be exploring an acquisition of a controlling stake in Happiest Minds Technologies from founder and chairman Ashok Soota, who holds about a 44% stake directly and through investment companies.
504067
₹514.60
Zensar Technologies
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-26.6%

504067: Long Term Upside Will Depend On US$210 Million Deal Execution

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Zensar Technologies from ₹1,106 to ₹1,000, linking the change to updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, while continuing to view the stock from a long-term earnings perspective. What's in the News Zensar Technologies secured a 5.5-year framework deal with an expected revenue of US$210 million from a large financial company, focused on rethinking work delivery and using AI led automation to improve efficiencies across the enterprise (Key Developments).
HEXT
₹425.00
Hexaware Technologies
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-39.4%
526433
₹2,431.00
ASM Technologies
7D
9.4%
1Y
90.9%
500463
₹446.80
Black Box
7D
-6.6%
1Y
24.3%
511144
₹207.45
Axis Solutions
7D
5.0%
1Y
n/a
534758
₹1,094.65
Cigniti Technologies
7D
1.6%
1Y
-25.0%