AI's Double-Edged Sword: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Software Earnings and Valuations
AI is creating a massive divergence in the software industry. SaaS companies are growing 3-4x faster than traditional software firms but face margin pressure from AI integration costs, while established players trade at value multiples. Brokerage warnings about AI disruption triggered sharp declines in Indian IT ADRs, and software giants are pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure—an "AI Transformation Tax" compressing free cash flow. Meanwhile, new regulations like the EU AI Act are adding compliance burdens even as enterprise IT spending surges toward $6 trillion.




















































