“The IT sector has near-term challenges but broadly the space is one where the management quality is pristine. Again, they do not have too much borrowing. In fact, most of them are net cash companies. We are looking at it beyond the current cyclical downturn. I think they will be back on the growth trajectory in a few years.”
“A Nifty 21 multiple may not seem very, very expensive. But when you look at the individual company valuations, some trading at 70, 80, 100 times earnings or some of the newer listings coming on prospects of future profitability and just focusing on growth, that environment has changed and one should be cautious on that front.”