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TCS CEO K Krithivasan said client demand in the fourth quarter remained disciplined despite a challenging global environment. He cited geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties, and data privacy rules as key factors.
Clients focused on cutting costs to invest in a strategic shift towards AI-driven transformation. Spending targeted vendor consolidation, GCC expansion, and structural efficiency, with savings reinvested in scaling AI across operations.
Demand Trends Across Key Sectors
Demand in manufacturing and BFSI sectors remained cautious but tech-focused. Clients continued investing in core modernization, data platforms, and cloud migration, while scaling AI and GenAI deployments.
Analyst Views and Wipro's Consulting Strength
Wipro CEO Srini Pallia echoed that geopolitical tensions are the 'new normal' for clients, who are factoring such uncertainties into their long-term plans. While immediate impacts are minimal, some projects may face slowdowns.
Equirius Securities noted that manufacturing clients, despite tariff pressures, are prioritizing foundational technologies like cloud and AI.
Elara Securities views IT spending as resilient, despite pressures. Clients are outcome-focused and cautious about near-term spending, leading to some delayed decisions but pointing towards gradual growth improvement.
Wipro's consulting firm, Capco, is advising clients on navigating these complex geopolitical and tech transition challenges.
Overall growth is expected to gradually improve beyond the first quarter as project ramp-ups normalize and strategic deals gain traction.