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S&P 500 gained for seventh straight day on Thursday but this segment sold-off again
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) fell 4%, closing at the lowest level since 2023. The ETF has extended its year-to-date losses to 27%. Another index related to software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies declined nearly 5%, extending its decline for the week to 9% and a year-to-date drop to nearly 40%.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 07: Wipro, NMDC Steel, Vedanta, Zen Tech, Jindal Steel, HCL Tech among top gainers
On April 6, the Indian stock market gained, with the Nifty 50 up 0.68% to 23,123 and the S&P BSE Sensex rising 0.69% to 74,616. Nifty IT led sector gains at 2.5%, while PSU banks fell by 0.72%. Investors await the RBI policy decision.
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.
SBI MF buys 4% in Urban Company via bulk deals; Wellington, others pare stake
SBI Mutual Fund acquired a 4% stake in Urban Company for ₹632 crore through bulk deals, while existing investors including Wellington and DF International Partners pared holdings in the company.
Motilal Oswal top picks: VA Tech order strength, RIL refining upside, Eternal valuations attractive
Investors are not showing panic despite geopolitical tensions, though many are reviewing portfolios and seeking safer sector exposure, according to Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal. The brokerage remains positive on VA Tech Wabag citing a ₹16,000-crore order book and strong West Asia demand. It also sees opportunity in quick commerce stocks like Eternal and Swiggy after valuation corrections, while Reliance Industries’ O2C business could benefit from higher refining margins. Disclosure: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
DSP Mutual Fund flags global shifts, expensive midcaps, IT lag: How investors may position portfolios
DSP Mutual Fund advises caution and diversification amid market risks like rising oil prices and high US equity valuations. AI spending by tech giants drives global markets.
AI, consumption trends put Vishal Mega Mart, MTAR Tech and IT stocks in focus: Siddhartha Khemka
Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal Financial Services highlights three parallel themes shaping markets: recovery in consumption-led retail, rising demand linked to AI infrastructure buildout, and structural changes within IT services driven by artificial intelligence adoption. While volatility may persist in the near term, sector-specific opportunities continue to emerge across retail, engineering and technology companies.
Buy Tech Mahindra; target of Rs 1750: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Tech Mahindra has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1750 in its research report dated April 22, 2026.
Nifty IT falls 1.7%, down 8% in 4 sessions as AI trade reverses; global tech selloff hits Infosys, TCS, Wipro
The Nifty IT index fell sharply, losing for the fourth consecutive session and emerging among the top sector losers, as a global tech selloff and AI outlook triggered profit booking.
SBI MF buys additional 4% stake in Urban Company; Wellington Management, DF International exit
SBI Mutual Fund already held 1.89 percent shareholding in Urban Company as of December 2025.
IT stocks drag Nifty despite firm broader market; Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech fall as Fed signals rate hike risk
Indian IT stocks fell on Thursday after the US Fed signalled possible rate hikes. Infosys, HCL Tech, TCS, Wipro were among top Nifty 50 losers, while Nifty IT index dropped 1.8 percent, worst sector on NSE.
Buy VA Tech Wabag; target of Rs 1900: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on VA Tech Wabag recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1900 in its research report dated March 12, 2026.