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Nifty IT slumps 6%, Infosys, TCS stocks crash up to 8% as Accenture guidance cut sparks sell-off
Nifty IT slumped as much as 6 percent on Friday morning after Accenture cut revenue growth guidance, with the stocks of Infosys, Tech Mahindra and TCS falling up to 8 percent and emerging as the top losers on benchmark Nifty 50 index.
Taking Stock: Market rally continues; Nifty near 24,200, Sensex gains 254 points
Biggest Nifty gainers were Max Healthcare, Interglobe Aviation, Trent, Bharat Electronics, Adani Enterprises, while losers included Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consumer and TCS.
Kotak Mahindra Bank stock falls 2.6%, top Nifty loser; analysts hail Q4 results margin gains, but flag RoE lag
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s asset quality improved during the quarter, with gross non-performing assets easing sequentially, while provisions declined sharply, supporting earnings.
US Steps In to Escort Ships in Hormuz | Oil Near $108 | Kotak Bank Steady | Opening Bell
Markets kick off the week with global tensions in focus as US President Donald Trump announces “Project Freedom” to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the US response to its 14-point proposal unacceptable, keeping geopolitical risks elevated and pushing Brent crude near $108. US markets ended higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite gaining up to 1.6%, supported by strong earnings from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Estée Lauder. Economic data remains mixed, with steady manufacturing activity and a rise in consumption. Back home, Kotak Mahindra Bank reports a stable quarter, while GIFT Nifty suggests a positive start for Indian markets. Investors also keep a close watch on state election results for further cues.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Sensex jumps 880 pts, Nifty above 24,250; all sectors rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki, Adani Ports, Bajaj Auto, HUL, Tata Consumer were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr Reddy's Labs, ONGC, Eternal and Adani Enterprises. All the sectoral indices are trading in the green with auto, FMCG, realty, power, telecom up 1% each. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices up 0.7% each.
Buy Kotak Mahindra Bank; target of Rs 480: Prabhudas Lilladher
Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on Kotak Mahindra Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 480 in its research report dated May 03, 2026.