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Indian Largecap IT stocks: A relative safe haven amid market volatility?
While the Nifty IT Total Return Index (TRI) and sectoral earnings per share (EPS) have compounded at roughly 12.5% annually over the past two decades, the index has lagged the broader Nifty over the last three to five years.
Analysts at DSP Mutual Fund note that IT's weight in the Nifty is now hovering near decade lows, but the sector's fundamentals remain robust, with top-tier companies continuing to deliver return on invested capital (ROIC) above 40%. This could set the stage for relative outperformance if valuations correct further.
However, this positioning is more about relative safety than absolute return potential. Market strategists at DSP MF suggest that in the current volatile environment, a defensive portfolio comprising largecap IT, banks, and select other blue-chip stocks could help investors weather short-term turbulence while preserving capital.
"With IT's weight in the Nifty near decade lows, and leading firms still generating ROICs above 40%, the sector may offer relative outperformance if valuations fall further. This doesn't signal that these stocks can deliver absolute returns, but when compared to the rest of the market, this may act as a relatively better investment avenue. The defensive bucket of IT, Banks and a few other largecap stocks can be used to tide over the market volatility," said Sahil Kapoor, Market Strategist and Head of Products at DSP Mutual Fund.
What's driving this opportunity?
IT's weight in the Nifty is near decade lows
Leading firms are still generating ROICs above 40%
The sector may offer relative outperformance if valuations fall further
The defensive bucket of IT, Banks and a few other largecap stocks can be used to tide over the market volatility
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