Indian IT services sector likely to resume high single-digit revenue growth in FY22: Fitch Ratings

07 Oct 2020 Evaluate

Fitch Ratings in its new report titled `Spotlight: Indian IT Services Sector' has said that IT services sector is likely to resume high single-digit revenue growth in 2021-2022 on the back of higher demand for digital transformation after a flattish 2020. It said the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is seen to be only moderate and short term, as customers focus on transforming their businesses digitally, moving services and work platforms online, and minimize spending on legacy services.

According to the report, pandemic will accelerate digital IT spends. It also said most companies have reported robust deal wins that should support growth in 2021-2022, despite the revenue decline in the second quarter of 2020. It expected the Indian industry to continue to take advantage of its low-cost operations and maintain its strong foothold in the global IT landscape. It added that the industry will continue to remain export-driven as it mainly serves US and Europe-based clients.

The report further said that the industry has seen an average growth rate of about 8 percent during 2014-2019. It also said the impact from the US ban on new H1B and L1B visa applications is manageable. It noted that profitability -- as measured by Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation or EBITDA margins -- is likely to remain stable. It also stated that strong demand for the services, Indian rupee depreciation and cost-control measures, such as salary freezes during downturns, support the stable profitability.

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