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IT nightmare on loop, Accenture's 20% fall highlights AI disruption
Indian tech stocks experienced a sharp decline Friday, mirroring a significant drop in global IT giant Accenture due to weaker-than-expected revenue and order forecasts. The Nifty IT index plunged over 6%, with major players like Infosys and TCS seeing substantial losses. Analysts suggest valuations are now attractive but future growth remains uncertain amid AI advancements, advising caution for investors.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.
Market snaps five-day rally as IT rout drags Nifty below 24,050
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Friday, snapping a five-session winning streak. The Nifty slipped below the 24,050 mark as a steep sell-off in IT stocks weighed on sentiment. Technology shares came under pressure after Accenture trimmed its revenue growth guidance and flagged weak demand visibility, raising concerns about global IT spending. Healthcare and pharma stocks, however, bucked the broader weakness. Investor sentiment was further affected by continued FII selling, weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Profit booking following the recent market rally also added to the downside pressure.
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Sensex, Nifty end in the red: 5 key reasons behind today's market fall
The Nifty IT index emerged as the worst-performing sectoral gauge, dropping 4% after Accenture cut its revenue growth guidance. IT heavyweights Infosys, TCS, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra were among the top losers on the Nifty.
Nifty IT crashes 6% to 3-year low as Infosys, HCL Tech, other IT stocks crash up to 9%. Time to buy the dip?
The Nifty IT index slumped over 6% to a three-year low after Accenture’s guidance cut triggered a sharp sell-off in Infosys, TCS, HCLTech and other IT stocks. While some experts see valuations turning attractive after the correction, others remain cautious amid AI-led disruption and slowing growth prospects.
Lower oil prices and NRI inflows could change India's macro outlook: Nomura
Robert Subbaraman, Head of Global Macro Research at Nomura Singapore, expects lower oil prices to ease inflation pressures, support growth and strengthen the rupee, while maintaining a Fed-on-hold view despite rising risks of a US rate hike.
Stock Market Open, June 19, 2026: Sensex, Nifty Snap Five-Day Winning Streak as Infosys, TCS Lead IT Rout; Iran Deal and Weak Asia Weigh - HDFC Sky
Stock Market Open, June 19, 2026: Sensex, Nifty Snap Five-Day Winning Streak as Infosys, TCS Lead IT Rout; Iran Deal and Weak Asia WeighHDFC Sky
Nifty IT index cracks 6%; TCS, Infy, TechM, LTM, HCL Tech plunge up to 8%
Indian IT stocks fell on Friday as Accenture narrowed its annual revenue growth forecast and issued weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter guidance, despite steady quarterly earnings.
Nifty Outlook for June 19: Reliance, IT stocks hold key for Friday's trade
Heading into Friday's session, IT stocks will remain in focus after Accenture shares plunged 19% in their biggest one-day decline on record. The selloff came after Accenture trimmed the upper end of its annual revenue growth forecast on June 18. Following the development, Infosys ADRs fell nearly 8%, while Wipro ADRs declined about 4%.
Stock Market Close, June 18, 2026: Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains for Fifth Day as Financials Offset IT Weakness - HDFC Sky
Stock Market Close, June 18, 2026: Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains for Fifth Day as Financials Offset IT WeaknessHDFC Sky