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Top Gainers & Losers on April 22: HCL Tech, Tata Elxsi, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, Nykaa, PTC Industries among top losers
The Indian stock market experienced a sell-off on April 22, closing lower as technology stocks plunged. The Nifty 50 fell 0.81%, and S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.95%, with investors wary of US-Iran tensions and fluctuating crude oil prices.
Rs 92,000 crore ripple effect! HCL Tech’s weak Q4 drags IT pack; Infosys, Tech Mahindra slump up to 6%
HCL Technologies’s weak Q4 triggered a ₹92,000 crore sell-off in IT stocks, dragging peers like Infosys and Tech Mahindra down up to 6% amid sector-wide concerns.
HCL Tech, Infosys to TCS: IT stocks crash up to 10% today — What's behind the massive selloff? - Mint
HCL Tech, Infosys to TCS: IT stocks crash up to 10% today — What's behind the massive selloff?Mint
Why market fell today? Sensex slumps 760 points, Nifty below 24,400 despite ceasefire extension. 7 key reasons
Indian markets turned negative on Wednesday as investor caution persisted despite a ceasefire deadline extension by Donald Trump. IT stocks led the decline after weak earnings from HCL Technologies, dragging peers like Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and Tech Mahindra lower. However, defensive names such as Hindustan Unilever and NTPC posted gains.
Infosys names Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz as global brand ambassador
Infosys signs multi year deal with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz as global brand ambassador, to co develop AI match analytics, performance app and social impact tech projects.
TCS, Infosys to HCL Tech: IT stocks Q4 earnings start today - Is this the right time to buy?
As the IT sector heads into earnings season, brokerages favor HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra. TCS is anticipated to post solid quarterly results, while cautious investor sentiment prevails due to potential demand pressures and AI disruption concerns.
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.
Infosys share price drops 3% to lowest level since April 2023; m-cap slips below ₹5 lakh crore
Infosys shares dropped nearly 3% to ₹1,215, reaching their lowest since April 2023, amid ongoing tech stock sell-offs. The company's market cap fell below ₹5 lakh crore, losing ₹1,72,530 crore in two months, with concerns over rising oil prices and interest rates affecting demand.
Gas crunch hits tech offices: HCLTech offers WFH, Infosys cuts cafeteria menu
Several cafeteria vendors were unable to operate due to the ongoing LPG crunch, prompting HCL Tech to allow staff to work remotely on the two days,
Are Indian techies losing jobs due to AI? CLSA analysts make a strong argument
Despite fears of AI-driven layoffs in India’s IT sector, CLSA analysts say hiring remains steady, and revenue per employee is rising. IT giants like TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra continue to expand recruitment, especially for specialised AI roles, while AI adoption boosts productivity and margins without threatening core jobs.
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.
Sensex, Nifty off to a positive start as IT stocks spark surge
Indian stock markets are on the rise for a second day. The Sensex opened higher by over 140 points. The Nifty is trading above 25,500. Technology stocks are leading the gains, following their Wall Street counterparts. Major IT firms like Tech Mahindra and Infosys are seeing significant increases. Some other companies are also performing well.