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Wipro's AI push frees capacity equivalent to 20,000 workers, CTO says

The comments come as India's $315 billion software services industry grapples with adoption of AI, which is ‌reshaping hiring, software ⁠development and ⁠contracts.

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Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder, named in SIR's ‘no-mapping’ category

Nandan Nilekani and his family received Election Commission notices regarding voter list discrepancies. These notices were generated because their names were not found in the 2002 voter list. Officials are checking records to resolve these discrepancies without issuing further notices. Nilekani currently leads a government task force on examination reforms.…

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Why did stock market fall today? Oil spike, IT rout among 6 key factors behind 800-point Sensex slump; Nifty below 23,450

For the third day in a row, Indian stock markets faced a sharp decline, driven by rising oil prices and increasing tensions in the Middle East. Investors were unsettled by these factors, resulting in notable losses. Additionally, the ongoing IPO surge in the primary market diverted crucial liquidity from secondary…

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Largecap safety trade? 8 Nifty stocks test investor patience with losses for two years

Over the past two years, eight Nifty stocks have experienced declines, with notable IT giants like TCS and Infosys pressured by shifts in client spending patterns. Additionally, Tata Motors faced a dip due to difficulties at Jaguar Land Rover, while valuation worries plagued Trent, alongside ITC's tax complications. Nevertheless, a…

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India’s middle-class crisis: the great bifurcation and the Gen Z uprising

The student protests we have been witnessing in India can be explained in large part by the crisis facing the Indian middle class, marked in particular by graduate unemployment and a decline in average purchasing power. This is because the upper middle class has grown wealthier, while the lower-middle class…

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Infosys, HCLTech, TCS, other IT stocks drop up to 3% as Fed rate hike worries return. Here's why

Indian IT stocks dropped on Monday as stronger-than-expected US jobs data revived concerns over a September Federal Reserve rate hike. The Nifty IT index dropped over 2%, with Infosys, HCLTech, TCS and others declining. Analysts, however, see longer-term opportunities from AI-led spending on deployment, integration and modernisation.

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₹49 lakh crore market-cap wipeout! Are Nifty’s fallen giants bargains or value traps?

India's leading stocks have witnessed a staggering loss of forty-nine lakh crore rupees in total market capitalization. A significant decline has affected forty-seven companies within the Nifty index, with heavyweights like TCS, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and Infosys leading the charge. Analysts are divided over whether these diminished stocks present…

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Sensex falls 300 points, Nifty closes below 24,100 as oil, Fed fears weigh. What lies ahead?

On Monday, Indian stock markets dipped, largely swayed by international factors affecting investor confidence. Heightened concerns over increasing US bond yields and stern remarks from the Fed heightened fears regarding interest rates. The situation worsened with renewed US-Iran tensions and soaring crude oil prices, triggering declines across market indices. Nevertheless,…

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Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty unreachable after devastating Nepal floods

Infosys confirmed its executive Lax Gopisetty is unreachable after visiting Nepal. The company is working with agencies to establish contact and ensure his safety. Devastating floods have impacted Nepal, leaving many Indians missing or stranded. India stands ready to provide assistance to Kathmandu in managing the crisis. The Ministry of…

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Nandan Nilekani panel seeks public suggestions to overhaul exam system

A high-powered task force seeks public suggestions for reforms to India's examination system. The panel is examining ways to strengthen institutional mechanisms and safeguard examination integrity. It aims to create a robust, secure, and transparent examination system for all. Suggestions are invited from students, parents, teachers, and civil society organizations.…

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HCLTech, TCS, Infosys, other IT stocks rally up to 5%. What lies ahead?

Indian IT stocks surged sharply, led by gains in largecap names, after Nvidia’s strong results and upbeat revenue outlook revived optimism around the global AI spending cycle. The rally came despite lingering concerns over AI disruption and mixed brokerage views on the sector.

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Sensex falls 183 points, Nifty closes below 24,250 as market erases all morning gains. What lies ahead?

The Indian stock markets experienced a shift, dropping from earlier gains with both Sensex and Nifty closing lower. Key decliners included Infosys, Bharti Airtel, and L&T. Meanwhile, Kotak Mahindra Bank's shares surged over three percent, contrasting with the mixed performance of broader markets, where small caps thrived while mid caps…

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Sensex rises 287 points, Nifty closes above 24,300 as market swings into green on first monthly expiry after CAS

The Indian stock market ended higher on Tuesday after a volatile session, with Sensex gaining 287 points and Nifty rising 115 points. Pharma, PSU banks and consumer durables led sectoral gains, while private banks and metals declined. IndiGo, Adani Ports, Infosys and Trent gained, while Eternal and HCLTech fell.

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Fall of market leaders! How 6 Nifty giants trapped investors with negative returns for 5 years

Over the past five years, six prominent Nifty companies have reported negative returns. Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys struggle under the strain of evolving IT service landscapes. Hindustan Unilever has seen a dip in stock value driven by weak rural demand and intensified competition. Meanwhile, HDFC Life Insurance is grappling…

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Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks in focus as Donald Trump administration proposes higher H-1B visa fee

Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Wipro and other IT stocks are in focus after the US Department of Homeland Security proposed a $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions. The charge would be additional to existing fees and could generate $8.8 billion annually, based on 85,000 petitions. The proposal is not final…

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Infosys Q1 bonus payout averages 70%, down 10 percentage points from a year ago

During the April-June quarter, Infosys maintained an average performance bonus of 70%, consistent with the previous quarter but lower than the previous year. Notably, employees in job levels four and five received marginally higher bonuses. The broader technology sector is currently grappling with reduced spending and economic uncertainty, creating apprehension…

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Infosys, HCLTech, other IT stocks gain on Nvidia’s likely price hikes. Are AI bubble worries coming true?

Indian IT stocks gained on Monday as reports of Nvidia’s potential server price hikes revived concerns over rising AI infrastructure costs and stretched valuations. The Nifty IT index rose over 1%, with Infosys and HCLTech among the gainers. Analysts, meanwhile, continue to debate whether India’s IT sector offers an “anti-AI”…

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AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less

Industry executives also say they are losing some work entirely as customers use AI to shift tasks in-house, while all the uncertainty that the new technology has brought is resulting in shorter contracts.

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IT stocks extend gains for second day; Coforge, Infosys, Persistent Systems rise up to 3%

IT stocks extended gains for the second straight session, with Coforge and Persistent Systems leading the rally. Infosys, Wipro, TCS and Tech Mahindra also traded higher, lifting the Nifty IT index nearly 2%. The rally was driven by value buying amid a weaker rupee, with Indian IT stocks continuing to…

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Why did market rise today? Sensex rallies 628 points, Nifty closes above 23,230. 5 key factors behind market rebound

Indian equities snapped a seven-session losing streak on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty closing sharply higher. Falling US bond yields, short-covering and improved sentiment supported the rebound, while broader markets also gained. Realty stocks led sectoral advances, whereas PSU banks lagged amid marginal weakness in select heavyweight stocks.

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IT crash ahead? CLSA downgrades TCS, Infosys, Wipro, other stocks; revises target prices. Here's why

CLSA downgraded several large IT stocks and cut their target prices amid continued AI-related concerns, while retaining a bullish view on select mid-tier IT companies. The brokerage said Q1 earnings were mixed across Indian IT and global peers, but expects AI-driven volumes to eventually offset pricing deflation by FY30.

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Sensex drops 326 points, Nifty closes below 23,100 as market bleeds for 7th session. What lies ahead?

Indian equities extended their losing streak on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 declining for a seventh consecutive session amid rising oil prices and renewed concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions. The Sensex fell about 326 points to 76,910, while the Nifty dropped nearly 77 points to 24,078. Broader markets also weakened, with…

The Economic Times

Retail investors make Rs 18,000 crore bold contra bet on 6 falling bluechip stocks. Will it pay off?

In a bold move, retail investors invested a whopping Rs 18,000 crore in six blue-chip stocks that were on a downward trend. They scooped up shares of Infosys, Reliance Industries, TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and ITC during the June quarter. While retail players flocked to these tech stocks, institutional investors…

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GalaxEye acquires StarOps, looks to strengthen satellite engineering after Drishti setback

Infosys-backed GalaxEye has successfully acquired StarOps, enhancing its satellite development capabilities. With roots in TeamIndus, India's pioneering spacetech startup, StarOps will aid GalaxEye in reinforcing its satellite engineering expertise, especially after the recent loss of contact with their first satellite.

The Economic Times

How LIC minted Rs 21,000 crore in mark-to-market gains by betting against AI panic in 3 top IT stocks

LIC gained over Rs 21,000 crore from three top software exporters. This paper profit materialized within thirty-five days after a contrarian investment strategy. The insurer accumulated shares of Infosys, TCS, and HCL Technologies during the June quarter. This move reversed earlier investor pessimism surrounding artificial intelligence disruption fears. The IT…

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