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Persistent Systems Q4 net profit at ₹529 crore misses estimates; declares ₹18 dividend
Shares of Persistent Systems Ltd ended at ₹5,369.00, up by ₹46.80, or 0.88%, on the BSE.
IT stocks barring Wipro fall up to 4% on renewed AI fears; Here are some recent developments
The Nifty IT index has gained 9% so far this month, with Midcap IT outperforming its largecap peers. Shares of Mphasis, LTIMindtree, Coforge, and Persistent Systems have gained between 12% to 16%, while largecap names like TCS, HCLTech and Wipro have gained between 9% to 10% so far in April.
Persistent Systems ends higher after unveiling fintech risk mgmt solution
Persistent Systems advanced 1.87% to end at Rs 5,474 after the company announced the launch of its Merchant Risk Management and Fraud Detection solution built on the Databricks Data Intelligence platform.
Why gold, silver are falling despite persistent global tensions
Gold and silver dip as a stronger US dollar and rising yields offset safe haven demand from US Iran tensions, complicating inflation and rate outlooks.
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.
Rupee edges lower against dollar amid oil strength, equity outflows
The Indian rupee opened at 92.42 per US dollar on March 18, weakening by 5 paise from the previous close. Persistent pressure from higher crude oil prices and capital outflows weighed on the currency.
Sensex jumps 939 pts, Nifty tops 23,400 on value buying in large caps
Domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Monday, supported by value buying in select large-cap stocks as investors assessed the potential fallout of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Sentiment improved after media reports indicated that Donald Trump is likely to announce in the coming days the formation of an international coalition to escort commercial shipping vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict with Iran enters its third week. U.S. officials reportedly said the White House could unveil the initiative as early as this week. However, overall sentiment remained cautious amid persistent FII outflows and elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Nifty closed above the 23,400 mark, led by gains in auto, financial services and private banking stocks.
Sensex ends 3-day losing streak, settles 939 pts higher, Nifty above 23,400
Indian stock markets rebounded sharply on Monday, snapping a three-session losing streak with Sensex and Nifty closing significantly higher. Despite volatile trading, value-buying emerged after last week's selloff. Geopolitical tensions and persistent FII selling continue to influence market sentiment, while the rupee remains near all-time lows.
TCS, HDFC Bank among 5 Sensex stocks that hit 52-week lows & slid up to 14% in a month
The Sensex plunged 1,352 points to close at 77,566 amid a broad market sell-off. Five major index stocks—TCS, InterGlobe Aviation, HDFC Bank, Trent and Asian Paints—hit 52-week lows, reflecting persistent weakness and rising investor caution.
Oil surge and FII selling hammer equities; Sensex plunges over 1,300 pts
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday, extending losses for a second straight session as surging crude oil prices, continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and rupee weakness weighed on sentiment. Brent crude moved past the $100 per barrel mark amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, heightening concerns about inflation and rising input costs for businesses. Persistent FII selling and weakness in the domestic currency further pressured the market, while global volatility and risk-off sentiment led to broad-based declines. The Nifty settled below the 24,050 level, dragged down by losses in auto, PSU bank and consumer durables stocks.
India VIX jumps 100% in one month. Could fear levels take Nifty further down?
The India VIX nearly doubled in a month, reflecting rising fear among investors amid geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty. Surging crude prices and persistent foreign selling have triggered sharp equity declines, with the Nifty 50 down 8%, keeping markets volatile and investors cautious.
Explained: Why Wipro, Infosys and other IT stocks rose up to 1% despite Rs 12 lakh crore market selloff
Shares of IT companies outperformed the broader market on Monday, with Wipro, LTIMindtree, and Persistent Systems rising up to 1% despite a sharp selloff that wiped out over Rs 12.39 lakh crore from BSE-listed companies’ market capitalisation. Wipro led gains, while Infosys and TCS saw modest declines, less severe than the broader market drop.