Persistent Softness in Discretionary Spending
Traditional discretionary spending remains soft, and management is not expecting a rebound to pre-COVID levels, focusing instead on emerging AI-related spend.
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U.S. Tariff and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Potential impact from U.S. tariff threats (e.g., 500% tariff) and geopolitical tensions could affect the services sector. Management declined to comment, indicating uncertainty.
Life Sciences & Healthcare Vertical Weakness
Life Sciences and healthcare vertical continues to show weakness due to U.S. healthcare sector pressure, with management expecting stabilization in a couple of quarters.
GCC Expansion Impacting Outsourcing
Rise of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India may structurally change outsourcing opportunities, though management sees it as a net opportunity.