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HCLTech shares downgraded by Citi, CLSA on valuation premium to peers; Check price targets
Key takeaway
Citi and CLSA downgrade HCLTech citing valuation premium vs TCS/Infosys after Q1 results.
- Step 1Citi and CLSA downgrade HCLTech due to valuation premium after Q1 results.
- Step 2Institutional investors rotate from HCLTech to cheaper peers TCS/Infosys, compressing HCLTech's PE multiple.
- Step 3HCLTech's cost optimization intensifies, leading to tighter margins for its SME IT vendors and subcontractors.
- Step 4Indian IT sector PE compression reduces equity financing options for SME IT firms, raising their cost of capital.
Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)
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