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Coforge to Tech Mahindra: Tech stocks extend rally for second session; Nifty IT jumps over 2%
Coforge, Tech Mahindra, and other tech stocks rallied on May 18, with the NIFTY IT index rising 2.4%. Analysts attribute this to currency weakness and export earnings, despite concerns over AI disruption and mixed earnings guidance from major firms, leading to a decline of 25.3% in 2026.
Infosys, OFSS, TechM, other IT stocks gain up to 3% despite weak market sentiment. Here's why
IT stocks such as Infosys and Oracle Financial Services Software gained, while LTIMindtree, Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis and Persistent Systems also posted strong gains. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1% as the rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged to all-time highs.
IT Stocks Extend Decline For Fourth Straight Session Amid AI, Growth Concerns; Persistent Systems, Coforge Lead Losses
The continued declines in the tech shares has pushed the Nifty IT Index more than 40% below its all-time high reached in December 2024.
Cigniti Tech exits Nifty indices following amalgamation with Coforge
As part of the changes, Cigniti Technologies will be removed from the Nifty Microcap 250 index and replaced by Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India.
Q4 Results Live Updates: Tata Tech gains most since listing; CAMS up 6% ahead of earnings call
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Today is an important day when it comes to results as two big Nifty 50 constituents will be reporting their results today and those are Larsen & Toubro, and Mahindra & Mahindra. For L&T, the company's West Asia exposure and commentary on the same will remain a key talking point, while M&M's demand outlook will also be watched by the street. Along with them, stocks like Hero MotoCorp, Coforge, SRF, Marico, United Breweries, Ajanta Pharma, PNB, Raymond and Shoppers Stop will also be reporting their results today. Follow for all the LIVE updates.
Stocks to Watch today: L&T, Tata Tech, M&M, BHEL, Hero MotoCorp, Coforge
Stocks to Watch today, May 5, 2026: Marico, SRF, United Breweries, Poonawalla Fincorp, Ather Energy, and Punjab National Bank are among the top stocks to watch during today's trading session
Stocks To Watch Today: Coforge, Hero MotoCorp. L&T, M&M, Marico, Tata Tech, Sobha & More
Here's a look at stocks that are likely to be in focus during the trading session on Tuesday.
Nifty IT lags again after sharp fall, but March stability raises hope worst may be priced in
Abhishek Pathak of Motilal Oswal prefers HCLTech and Tech Mahindra among large-cap IT stocks, while highlighting Coforge and Mphasis as attractive midcap picks, citing strong deal visibility, better valuations, and higher agility in adapting to AI-led changes.
HCL Tech, Eternal, Coforge, Tata Tech, among other top gainers on March 18; NIFTY50 trades over 23,780 - Upstox
HCL Tech, Eternal, Coforge, Tata Tech, among other top gainers on March 18; NIFTY50 trades over 23,780Upstox
TCS, Infosys, Wipro and other IT stocks soar up to 4%. Here’s what’s triggering the surge
IT stocks rallied up to 4% on Wednesday after CLSA retained its Outperform rating on key names, easing concerns around AI-led disruption that had sparked a sharp selloff last month. Coforge and Persistent led gains, rising over 4% each, while TCS, LTIMindtree, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra and Wipro also posted strong advances.
The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes
Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.