Indian IT Stocks Plunge as AI Disruption Fears Weigh on Nifty IT Index

Indian information technology stocks faced a significant sell-off, with the Nifty IT index plunging more than 4% in early trading. This sharp decline brings the sectoral index's year-to-date losses to approximately 12%, reflecting growing investor anxiety. Major industry players including Coforge and Infosys saw their share prices drop by 4%, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and LTIMindtree recorded declines exceeding 3%. The primary driver behind the market volatility is the perceived threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to traditional IT outsourcing and service models. Analysts suggest that the disruptive potential of AI is forcing a re-evaluation of long-term growth prospects for the sector. The broad-based nature of the sell-off indicates deep-seated structural concerns regarding the industry's adaptation to an AI-driven landscape.