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The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chips
DBS Bank says the global AI arms race is driving a multi-year capex supercycle extending beyond semiconductors into energy, networking, infrastructure and data centres. The bank expects AI spending, sovereign AI investments and rising power demand to create new investment opportunities while reshaping portfolio allocation amid persistent inflation and geopolitical risks.
Nifty IT hits fresh 52-week low as Infosys, TCS, Wipro & others tumble up to 3%. What's spooking investors?
The Nifty IT index fell more than 2% to a fresh 52-week low on Tuesday as persistent inflation concerns and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory weighed on sentiment. Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks declined up to 3%, with investors awaiting the sector's Q1 earnings season.
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.
Netweb Technologies India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Persistent Systems Ltd, Astral Ltd, Supreme Industries Ltd and Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 29 June 2026.

Nagarro deal jitters drag Persistent's shares to a two-year low
Analysts are concerned about Nagarro's muted growth outlook and intense competition in the enterprise resource planning space.
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.

Nagarro Shares Jump 92% In Xetra Pre-Market After Persistent's Takeover Bid; Deal Risks Remain In Focus
According to NDTV Profit Research, one of the biggest concerns is Nagarro's slower growth profile. The company has delivered a three-year revenue CAGR of around 5%, compared with Persistent's 15-18% dollar revenue growth.

Persistent Systems share price crashes 9% to hit a 52-week low; is it a stock to buy? - Mint
Persistent Systems share price crashes 9% to hit a 52-week low; is it a stock to buy?Mint

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.

Persistent Systems Shares in Focus After Nagarro Deal — Check Motilal Oswal's Target Price, Upside
Persistent will acquire 100% of Nagarro through an all-cash offer of "81/share, implying an enterprise value of "1.27 billion.
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.