Mutual funds significantly reduced their holdings in nine out of ten major IT stocks in January, driven by concerns that AI will disrupt the traditional outsourcing model. Despite this selling pressure, the sector still holds substantial value, with managers offloading stakes in giants like Infosys and TCS, while showing some interest in Wipro.
US stocks: US market closes down sharply after Fed holds rates unchanged
Wall Street experienced a sharp decline as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates. AI-related chip stocks also saw further losses ahead of key earnings reports.