Goldman Sachs lowered price targets for IT stocks by 3% to 32% due to reduced US revenue growth forecasts. LTIMindtree was downgraded to ‘Neutral’, while Tata Consultancy Services remains better positioned. Wipro and Tech Mahindra may face more significant challenges. Discretionary spending recovery could be further delayed, potentially affecting project scopes and IT spending.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while