IT Sector

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on July 22, 2026, with Sensex falling 715 points and Nifty closing below the 24,000 mark. Investor sentiment weakened after US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imported generic medicines, escalating US-Iran tensions, rising Brent crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and heavy selling in banking, pharma and IT stocks. Despite the broader market weakness, Bajaj Auto and Nestlé India gained on the back of strong Q1 FY27 earnings.

Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a second straight session on July 21, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex ending lower due to escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and persistent FII outflows. Banking and IT heavyweights weighed on the market, while Chemicals and Cement outperformed, led by UltraTech Cement's strong Q1 FY27 earnings and positive brokerage outlook.

The Indian stock market ended lower on 20 July 2026, with the Sensex dropping 442.93 points and the Nifty 50 slipping 95.80 points amid a sharp sell-off in private banking stocks following Q1 FY27 earnings. Explore today's market highlights, top gainers and losers, trending stocks, sector-wise performance, and the major factors that influenced market sentiment.

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace scripted history with the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket. Mission Aagaman carried multiple domestic and international payloads into Low Earth Orbit, marking a major milestone for India's commercial space sector.

Tech Mahindra reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance with higher revenue, improved margins, strong deal wins above $1 billion for the third consecutive quarter, and better attrition levels. Shares gained 1.13% after the results announcement.

Wipro reported a mixed Q1 FY27 performance with marginal profit growth, higher revenue, and strong large deal bookings, but operating margins declined due to wage hikes, lower utilisation, and continued investments. The IT major expects a subdued Q2 outlook.

ABB India shares surged to a fresh 52-week high after parent ABB posted record Q2 CY2026 results, highlighted by a 30% jump in global orders and an 81% rise in India order inflows. Strong financial performance, a $75 million India investment plan, and a healthy domestic order book boosted investor confidence.

Indian benchmark indices ended largely unchanged on July 16, 2026, with IT and Auto stocks supporting the market while Realty and Financial Services lagged. Rising Brent crude prices, fresh US-Iran tensions, weak global cues, and profit booking ahead of the Q1 earnings season kept investor sentiment cautious despite selective sectoral gains.

The Union Cabinet’s latest approvals are set to transform India’s manufacturing landscape. Semicon 2.0 with a ₹1.275 lakh crore outlay, mobile phone manufacturing incentives, urea policy reforms, and railway infrastructure projects are expected to boost semiconductor, electronics, capital goods, fertilizer, and infrastructure sectors. Discover the industries and listed companies likely to remain in focus.

For a company that has survived depressions, dot-com busts, and two world wars, IBM's stock has never fallen this far, this fast. The reason isn't a scandal or a fraud. It's something more unsettling: the company simply didn't see its own customers changing their minds fast enough.