IT Sector

Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak for a fifth consecutive session on November 4, 2026, with Sensex rising 383.55 points (0.50%) to 77,301.40 and Nifty advancing 149.75 points (0.63%) to 23,960.60. Late-session buying, continued FII inflows, softer crude oil prices and positive global cues supported the rally. Nifty Media, Realty and Metal led sectoral gains, while Bharat Electronics, Adani Enterprises and Titan emerged among the notable gainers. However, IT stocks remained under pressure, with TCS, HCLTech and Infosys among the top losers.

Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for the second consecutive session on November 3, 2026. Sensex rallied 1,225.07 points (1.62%) to close at 76,917.85, while Nifty advanced 370.05 points (1.58%) to 23,810.85. FMCG, Realty and Private Bank stocks led the rally, with Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products and Asian Paints among the top gainers. Easing crude oil prices, continued FII buying and improved global sentiment supported the market, while PSU Banks, Metals and Energy stocks ended lower.

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Alphabet shares fell 10.2% in premarket trading, raising concerns over AI spending, cash burn and weaker search advertising. Microsoft shares rose 3.6%, while Nasdaq futures declined 1.5%. Indian markets rallied, with the Sensex gaining 905 points and the Nifty rising 238 points as investors awaited key US inflation data.

Sensex gained 0.82% to 73,847 and Nifty rose 0.74% to 22,865 on October 29, supported by Reliance Industries and IT stocks. Elevated crude oil prices continued to limit market gains.

Indian stock markets ended lower for the third consecutive session on October 22, with the Sensex declining 460 points and the Nifty slipping below 22,700. Media, FMCG, IT and energy stocks led sectoral losses, while rising Brent crude prices and a sell-off across Asian markets added to investor concerns.

Sensex fell 876 points to 73,852.90 and Nifty declined 1.11% to 22,888.95 on October 19, 2026. Banking and IT stocks led losses amid earnings concerns, elevated crude oil prices and foreign investor outflows.

Tech Mahindra reported a 33% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to ₹1,586 crore, with revenue increasing 15.6% to ₹16,180 crore. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹15 per share and recommended a 1:1 bonus issue, subject to shareholder approval.

The Sensex gained 745 points and the Nifty rose 1.13% on October 9, 2026, as TCS earnings lifted IT stocks and buying spread to banking, financial services and FMCG shares. Lower crude prices and a fall in India VIX supported sentiment, while global risks remained.

Indian IT stocks traded higher despite the US suspension of several technology companies from the PERM Green Card process. TCS led the gains after its Q2 FY27 results, while investors assessed the potential impact on hiring, employee retention and operating costs.