Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Indian IT Sector Faces Challenges Amid US Retail Trends
Indian IT companies like Wipro, HCL Tech, and others are facing slower growth in the retail sector because US shoppers are being careful with their spending.
US stores are growing a little, but people are not buying as many big or expensive items.
This makes it harder for Indian IT companies to sell as many services.
Some companies like HCL Tech are doing better by focusing on AI and other new technologies.
Experts say that US stores are trying to keep prices low and avoid big price increases, which helps a bit but not enough to make a big difference.
Overall, Indian IT companies need to keep finding new ways to help retailers save money and work better.
Indian IT sector's retail vertical faces muted growth due to cautious US retail demand.
US retailers reported 3% YoY growth in Q3CY25, driven by e-commerce and promotions.
Consumers remain cautious about big-ticket purchases, pressuring discretionary spending.
HCL Tech, Coforge, and Mphasis are preferred picks due to AI adoption and cost efficiency.
Indian IT companies are focusing on AI, cloud modernization, and cost takeout to navigate market challenges.
- Who
- Indian IT companies (Wipro, HCL Tech, TechM, Coforge, Mphasis) and US retailers
- What
- Muted growth in the retail vertical for Indian IT sector due to cautious US retail demand
- When
- Q3CY25
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Subdued consumer confidence and cautious end-demand trends
- Indian IT Companies
- Wipro, HCL Tech, TechM, Coforge, Mphasis
- US Retail Growth
- 3% YoY in Q3CY25
- Consumer Behavior
- Cautious on big-ticket purchases
- Preferred IT Picks
- HCL Tech, Coforge, Mphasis
- Key Focus Areas
- AI adoption, cloud modernization, cost efficiency
Sources
Wipro, HCL Tech, TechM, Coforge, Mphasis: What US retail trends reveal about IT demand
Fewer unicorns were created in 2025 in a globally challenging year
Nifty IT drops almost 13% in 2025: Is it the right time to buy IT stocks?
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