Indian IT firms are seeing steady new deals and operating margins. However, revenue growth is slowing down quarter-on-quarter because projects are delayed. Artificial intelligence also poses a risk to future earnings. Companies like Infosys and HCLTech have given cautious growth forecasts for the upcoming financial year. IT stocks may face pressure in the short term.
Oil rises on concerns over escalating military tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices surged Friday amid escalating Middle East tensions. Iran’s release of footage showing commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, coupled