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A report by Boston Consulting Group highlights the increasing convergence of AI capabilities among IT service firms, leading to a 'sea of sameness' that makes differentiation difficult.

IN · 2026-09-16

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Key takeaway

AI capabilities among Indian IT service firms are converging, eroding differentiation.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIndian IT service firms converge on similar AI capabilities, reducing differentiation.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onPrice competition intensifies as firms struggle to stand out, leading to margin pressure and more aggressive vendor pricing.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs face a market of similar IT/AI offerings, requiring closer scrutiny of vendor value and support before contracting.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

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