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Nifty IT index up 3%; Infosys, Tech Mahindra, LTM, Persistent gain 4%
In the past four trading days, IT index outperformed the market by soaring 9 per cent, as against a 2 per cent gain in the Nifty 50.
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In key structural shift, debt becomes the big new vehicle as Indian IT goes deal-shopping
Indian IT firms are increasingly embracing debt financing for major acquisitions, a departure from their traditional debt-free approach. This is aimed at bolstering AI capabilities, expanding market reach and accelerating growth. Companies like Persistent Systems are leveraging significant financing for strategic takeovers, reflecting a broader industry trend.
Home sales fall to three-year low in June quarter
Home sales experienced a notable dip in the June quarter, marking the slowest performance since early 2023. Persistent global uncertainties and supply chain issues have dampened buyer sentiment. Despite this, new project launches saw an annual increase, particularly in premium segments and infrastructure-driven areas. While most major cities saw sales decline, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru registered modest yearly growth.
Top Gainers & Losers on June 29: Persistent Systems, Netweb Tech, Astral, MRF, Berger Paints, OLA among top losers
Indian equities continued their decline on June 29, with the Nifty 50 dropping 0.46% and the BSE Sensex falling 0.44% amid renewed Middle East tensions. While pharmaceutical and metal stocks gained, auto and technology shares suffered notable losses, reflecting mixed sectoral performance.
SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.
Persistent Systems: Nagarro Deal Positive, but Dolat Capital Remains Bearish — Check Target Price
Persistent Systems shares are likely to be in focus after Dolat Capital maintained a Sell', citing premium valuations, near-term earnings pressure, and execution risks linked to its acquisition of Nagarro.
Stocks in news: Waaree Energies, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, Strides Pharma, Persistent Systems
Indian markets showed volatility, ending nearly flat despite positive signals. Analysts note Nifty faces resistance from key moving averages, with a decisive close above 24,200 crucial for further gains. Several companies like Waaree Energies, Kotak Bank, and Tata Motors are in focus due to significant developments, including US investigations, strategic partnerships, and EV expansion plans.
Tata Motors to increase prices of its cars & SUVs from July 1
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will raise prices of its entire passenger vehicle range, including ICE and electric models, by up to 1.5% from July 1, 2026. The company said the increase is aimed at partially offsetting rising input costs and persistent inflationary pressures.
IT Stocks Crash: TCS, Infosys and peers wipe out over ₹1.5 lakh crore of investor wealth
IT stocks have declined up to 9% on Wednesday, June 3, after witnessing a strong upmove over the two trade sessions. The Nifty IT index is down nearly 6%, with all 10 stocks trading with losses. Cumulatively, the stocks on the Nifty IT have wiped out over ₹1.5 lakh crore in investor wealth, with TCS contributing to more than half of that fall. Five out of the 10 Nifty IT constituents, TCS, LTM, Coforge, Persistent Systems and Tech Mahindra, are trading more than 5% down.
Persistent Systems and Kong announces strategic partnership to scale enterprise AI adoption
Persistent Systems and Kong, a leading developer of API and AI connectivity, today announced a strategic partnership to help enterprises implement the control layer required to scale AI securely and reliably. Persistent is uniquely positioned as Kong's global systems integration partner, combining its engineering-led approach with Kong's unified API and AI connectivity platform to simplify integration, strengthen governance and accelerate enterprise AI adoption.
Automakers remodel supply chain strategy
Indian carmakers are shifting from a 'just-in-time' to a 'just-in-case' inventory strategy, stocking critical auto components for three to six months instead of the previous 30-45 days. This change is a direct response to persistent supply-chain disruptions driven by geopolitical factors, signaling a new permanent operating reality for the industry.