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<ul><li>IT sector growth has slipped on account of first-order and second-order implications of the prevalent macros</li><li>The macro challenges are manifesting into a set of outcomes for the sector ranging from cuts in discretionary spending, delay in decision making (slower conversion from pipeline to TCV), slower deal ramp-up, to change in the propensity for price increases/volume discounts</li><li>While the resilience/opportunity in the sector is the medium-term recoil (high-single digit CC growth in FY25E following mid-single digit in FY24E), in this note we focus on the ‘near-term demand’ markers and assess the growth dispersion despite the aggregate slowdown</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

IT sector growth has slipped on account of first-order and second-order implications of the prevalent macrosThe macro challenges are manifesting into a set of outcomes for the sector ranging from cuts in discretionary spending, delay in decision making (slower conversion from pipeline to TCV), slower deal ramp-up, to change in the propensity for price increases/volume discountsWhile the resilience/opportunity in the sector is the medium-term recoil (high-single digit CC growth in FY25E following mid-single digit in FY24E), in this note we focus on the ‘near-term demand’ markers and assess the growth dispersion despite the aggregate slowdownContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

<ul><li>Indraprastha Gas: Our BUY recommendation on Indraprastha Gas (IGL) with a target price of INR 575 is based on (1) strong volume growth at ~12% CAGR over FY23-25E, (2) robust margins with the government allocating gas from the HPHT (high-pressure, high-temperature) fields to the priority sector, and (3) a strong portfolio of new geographical areas (GAs) ensuring volume growth visibility</li><li>Q4FY23 EBITDA stood at INR 4.7bn, up +9% QoQ, well above our estimate however, it declined 7% YoY, owing to higher input gas cost</li><li>APAT stood at INR 3.3bn, (-9% YoY, +19% QoQ), above our estimate</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Indraprastha Gas: Our BUY recommendation on Indraprastha Gas (IGL) with a target price of INR 575 is based on (1) strong volume growth at ~12% CAGR over FY23-25E, (2) robust margins with the government allocating gas from the HPHT (high-pressure, high-temperature) fields to the priority sector, and (3) a strong portfolio of new geographical areas (GAs) ensuring volume growth visibilityQ4FY23 EBITDA stood at INR 4.7bn, up +9% QoQ, well above our estimate however, it declined 7% YoY, owing to higher input gas costAPAT stood at INR 3.3bn, (-9% YoY, +19% QoQ), above our estimateContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Indraprastha Gas, Sonata Software, Karur Vysya Bank

<ul><li>IT sector is expected to post a soft Q4 on increased macro uncertainty</li><li>We expect tier-1 IT to post growth in the range of -2% to +1% QoQ and mid-tier IT to post growth in the range of -1.4% to 2.6% QoQ CC organic</li><li>Deal flow is expected to be strongly supported by increased cost optimisation deals and vendor consolidation by enterprise clients</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

IT sector is expected to post a soft Q4 on increased macro uncertaintyWe expect tier-1 IT to post growth in the range of -2% to +1% QoQ and mid-tier IT to post growth in the range of -1.4% to 2.6% QoQ CC organicDeal flow is expected to be strongly supported by increased cost optimisation deals and vendor consolidation by enterprise clientsContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

IT (Q4FY23E Results Preview): Soft quarter; outlook holds the key

IT (Q4FY23E Results Preview) - Soft Quarter; Outlook Holds the Key

<ul><li>We hosted over 15 companies at the HDFC Securities’ 7th annual IT conference</li><li>Key takeaways include the following: (1) mixed near-term outlook on increased macro risk, but medium-term drivers for the technology upgrade cycle are intact (2) improved outlook on Europe geography (relative to earlier pessimism) (3) higher cost optimisation deals in the pipeline that has implications on deal bookings, margins but is expected to be net positive and (4) upward bias to margins due to favourable outlook and trend on the cost of delivery and optimisation levers.</li><li>BFSI vertical and Hi-Tech vertical can be soft in the near term on delayed decision-making and rationalisation of discretionary tech spend.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We hosted over 15 companies at the HDFC Securities’ 7th annual IT conferenceKey takeaways include the following: (1) mixed near-term outlook on increased macro risk, but medium-term drivers for the technology upgrade cycle are intact (2) improved outlook on Europe geography (relative to earlier pessimism) (3) higher cost optimisation deals in the pipeline that has implications on deal bookings, margins but is expected to be net positive and (4) upward bias to margins due to favourable outlook and trend on the cost of delivery and optimisation levers.BFSI vertical and Hi-Tech vertical can be soft in the near term on delayed decision-making and rationalisation of discretionary tech spend.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

IT Sector: Looking beyond near-term macro stress

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Firstsource Solutions Limited provides business process outsourcing services. The Company provides services globally to companies in the banking, financial services, and insurance industries.

WNS (Holdings) Ltd., operates as a holding company The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides business process outsourcing services including finance, accounting, customer relationship management, and business administration services.

eClerx Services Limited provides data analytics and solutions to global enterprise clients in the financial services, retail and manufacturing industries. The Company offers data analytics, operations management, data audits, metrics management and reporting services.

Mastek Limited provides software solutions and integration services for the financial services, insurance, manufacturing, telecom and retail sectors.

R Systems International Ltd. develops computer software for software companies. The Company develops software for the banking and finance and high technology and Internet services industries, for the public sector, and for manufacturing and logistics companies.

Datamatics Global Services Ltd. offers end-to-end solutions in publishing, finance, accounting, human resources, insurance and healthcare. The Company also offers consultancy services in the document management, workflow, and data warehousing space.

Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd. offers business process outsourcing and contact center services.

Cigniti Technologies Ltd. offers information technology services. The Company offers software product testing; performance testing; test automation; mobile testing; test, management and network consulting; and software for organization information, technical  evaluations, and employee management applications.

Genesys International Corporation Ltd. provides engineering and information technology solutions to the commercial and government sectors.

Vakrangee Limited develops computer software for corporations and governments uses. Some of the software developed are HRMS (human resource management system) and E-Administrator.

Net One Systems Co., Ltd. designs, installs, maintains and supports computer network systems.  The company also installs computer security related products and integrated audio visual data communication environment system by applying IP (Internet Protocol) technology.  Net One Systems builds virtualized data center environment as well.

Hwa Create Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells system simulation technologies and solutions.  The Company's products include real time test-and-control systems, projection system integration solutions, and visualization simulation systems.

INFOCOM CORPORATION provides business solutions in information technology.  The Company offers services in such fields as health care, mobile communications, network security, voice recognition, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.  Infocom also provides information distribution and systems management services.

EVERTEC Inc. operates a full service transaction processing business. The Company offers merchant acquiring, payment processing and business process management services.  EVERTEC Inc. provides its services in Latin America and the Caribbean.

NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation designs, constructs, and maintains communication systems.  The Company's services include system integration services for digital switching, local area network (LAN), and mobile communication systems.  NEC Networks & System Integration also constructs information infrastructure and intelligent building facilities.

My E.G. Services Bhd provides E-Services between the Malaysian Government and its citizens and businesses.  The Company's services include electronic delivery of driver and vehicle registrations, licensing and summons services and utility bill payments.

Perficient, Inc. is an information technology consulting firm. The Firm designs and delivers business-driven information technology solutions, such as business analysis, portal, content management, business integration/SOA, commerce. business intelligence and customer relation management (CRM). Perficient serves clients from a network of domestic and global locations.

China TransInfo Technology Co., Ltd. develops industry specific software and provides information system integration services.  The Company's services include IT system design, IT management and consultation, and IT system maintenance.

Information Services International-Dentsu, Ltd. provides integrated business solutions.  The Company plans, designs, develops, and maintains systems and provides consulting services, hardware configuration, and software support. Information Service International-Dentsu sells software and hardware as well.

Tieto Oyj offers information technology services, research and development services, outsourcing, consulting, cloud services and industry specific solution.  The Company serves Northern Europe, Germany, Russia and Central and Eastern Europe. Tieto serves the telecommunications, financial, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, healthcare, forest, logistics and retail sectors.

Sonata Software Limited operates an Information Technology company, which provides software products, development services, IT consulting, and a number of business solutions services.  The Group exports its products primarily to the U.S.A., Europe and Asia.

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IT sector: Mixed signals; stay selective

The macro challenges are manifesting into a set of outcomes for the sector ranging from cuts in discretionary spending, delay in decision making

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HSIE Results Daily: Indraprastha Gas, Sonata Software, Karur Vysya Bank

Indraprastha Gas: Our BUY recommendation on Indraprastha Gas (IGL) with a target price of INR 575 is based on (1) strong volume growth at ~12% CAGR...

HDFC Securities

IT (Q4FY23E Results Preview): Soft quarter; outlook holds the key

We expect tier-1 IT to post growth in the range of -2% to +1% QoQ and mid-tier IT to post growth in the range of -1.4% to 2.6% QoQ CC organic

HDFC Securities

IT (Q4FY23E Results Preview) - Soft Quarter; Outlook Holds the Key

We expect tier-1 IT to post growth in the range of -2% to +1% QoQ and mid-tier IT to post growth in the range of -1.4% to 2.6% QoQ CC organic

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IT Sector: Looking beyond near-term macro stress

BFSI vertical and Hi-Tech vertical can be soft in the near term on delayed decision-making and rationalisation of discretionary tech spend.

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