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LIVE: Oil Below $80 | Accenture Misses Estimates | IT Stocks In Focus | Opening Bell
Global markets rebound sharply as US equities recover from Wednesday's sell-off. The Nasdaq surged nearly 2%, led by chip stocks, while Intel jumped 10% after President Trump announced a partnership with Apple on chip designs. Meanwhile, Accenture's earnings and guidance came in below expectations, putting IT stocks in focus. Oil prices remain below $80 a barrel, US bond yields stay elevated, and the dollar index hits a one-year high. Back home, Indian markets closed higher for the fifth consecutive session, with Nifty ending above 24,150. Will the momentum continue? Catch Surabhi Upadhyay in conversation with market experts as they decode all the key global and domestic market triggers ahead of the opening bell.
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 Coforge; target of Rs 1900: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Coforge recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1900 in its research report dated Jun 17, 2026.
LIVE: Brent Oil Falls, Fed Decision Tonight | Nifty Set for Positive Start | Opening Bell
Brent crude prices are under pressure amid expectations that Iran could resume oil exports, easing concerns around global energy supplies. Investors are also closely tracking the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged. Wall Street ended mixed overnight, with the Dow Jones hitting a fresh record high while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower. SpaceX continued its post-IPO rally, gaining 4% and trading nearly 50% above its offer price. Back home, Indian markets ended near the day's highs on Tuesday, with the Nifty extending gains for a third consecutive session and closing above 23,950. While FIIs remained net sellers, easing oil prices, lower bond yields, and positive global cues could support a firm start for Indian equities today. Stay tuned to Opening Bell for all the key market triggers, stocks in focus, and trading strategies for the session ahead.
Nifty IT ends nearly 2% lower, snaps six-day rally; TCS, Infosys drag despite strong market close
IT heavyweight stocks led the fall in Nifty IT on Friday. TCS dropped about 2.5 percent while Infosys fell over 3 percent. The weakness in IT stocks comes even as the broader market witnessed strong buying, led by financials and domestic-facing sectors.
Buy TCS; target of Rs 3000: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on TCS recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 3000 in its research report dated April 09, 2026.
Nifty IT rises amid weak market; Wipro, Infosys gain 1-2% amid geopolitical uncertainty, rupee tailwinds
The relative outperformance in Indian IT stocks comes at a time when volatility has picked up due to escalating tensions in West Asia, pushing investors towards defensives and export-oriented sectors.
Stock Market Rally! | 2nd round of US-Iran peace talks sparks D-St, India VIX eases | Closing Bell
Markets ended strong with the Sensex surging over 1,200 points and Nifty jumping nearly 400 points, driven by fresh optimism around US-Iran peace talks. All sectors closed in the green, mid and smallcaps gained sharply, and volatility eased significantly. What’s driving this rally—and can it continue? Watch the full Closing Bell analysis.
Closing Bell: Nifty crosses 24,200, Sensex surges 1,264 pts on renewed hopes of US-Iran peace talks
Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare, Power Grid Corp, Wipro, Eternal were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with Capital Goods, Oil & Gas, Power, Infra, Media, Realty, Consumer Durables, IT rise 2% each. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices up more than 2 percent each.
Buy Persistent Systems; target of Rs 6200: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended is bullish on Persistent Systems recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 6200 in its research report dated Jun 22, 2026.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Sensex jumps over 900 pts, Nifty climbs above 23,300; PSU banks, metal, IT stocks lead rebound
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark indices bounced back on March 20 with Nifty50 index reclaiming 23300 amid falling crude oil prices on hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East. All the sectoral indices are trading in the green with metal, power, PSU Bank, IT indices jumped 2-3%. Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices rose 1-2% each.
HDFC Bank stock rating - 'buy'; brokerages eye up to 55% upside, see no governance concerns post chairman exit
HDFC stock rating and share price target: Brokerages have retained their bullish calls on HDFC Bank stock. They see no material governance concerns despite part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation. Jefferies and Motilal Oswal Financial Services have rated HDFC Bank shares as 'buy', with a potential 55 percent upside.