After being in the front leading the stock market rally during covid, software stocks have been witnessing correction in their valuations for more eighteen months. In August 2021, they had “ buy and strong buy” written all over it. It appeared that nothing wrong could happen with the software sector when it comes to the demand pipeline. By August 2023, more than half the companies have “ hold or sell “ recommendations. Neither expectation of 2021 turned correct, neither the fear of 2023 may turn correct