New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- IT stocks are going through a rough patch globally, hit by AI-led disruptions and concerns that AI automation can disrupt the traditional functions of the sector, such as outsourcing. Investors are also concerned about the mega investments in AI advancements and their impact on the sector going forward, as AI is increasingly getting embedded across multiple sectors and business verticals.

The Nifty IT index has suffered a loss of over 6% in February so far, with stocks such as Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Coforge, LTIMindtree, TCS, and HCL Tech falling 5-9% during the period.

It is too early to fully assess the impact of AI on the IT sector, as the technology is evolving rapidly.

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