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SaaS is beating the ‘SaaSpocalypse’! CLSA explains what AI means for Indian IT stocks

CLSA sees AI widening the gap between SaaS platforms and Indian IT services, favouring Persistent Systems and LTIMindtree. SaaS firms are gaining productivity, while system integrators face automation pressure. Both companies are adapting through deal growth, AI adoption and higher-value engineering work.

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Persistent Systems shares fall over 3% as board gives nod for $1.25 billion fundraise. Check details

Persistent Systems approved plans to raise up to $1.25 billion through debt and up to $450 million via equity-linked instruments, subject to approvals. The IT firm reported strong bookings and revenue growth in Q1, though profit declined due to forex losses. Shares have gained 21% over six months.

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Kaynes Tech, Wockhardt, Persistent Systems shares fall up to 5% as broader markets tumble. What lies ahead?

The stock market saw marked declines on Monday, particularly among smallcap and midcap shares. Persistent Systems and National Aluminium Company experienced prominent losses, contributing to the negative performance of the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices. Influenced by the Federal Reserve's remarks and increasing oil prices, investors are pivoting…

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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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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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Persistent Systems confident of bagging two more large deals; margins not a worry: CFO

Amid investor concerns over profit margins, Teredesai said there are "no worries at all" on this aspect and the company will be able to maintain pre-tax margin at 16-17% as guided earlier despite the wage hikes from July, which alone can extract about a two percentage point impact.

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Stocks in news: Maruti Suzuki, ITC, ZEE, Persistent Systems, and Muthoot Finance

Markets extended their winning streak on Friday, supported by encouraging quarterly business updates. Nifty strengthened its bullish structure by surpassing the 200-day EMA, positioning for further gains. ITC reported a net profit drop while revenue rose, and Maruti Suzuki saw a net profit decline. Sun Pharma reported net profit growth,…

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Bonus issues & dividends: Wipro, UltraTech Cement among more than 110 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own?

Over 110 companies, including Wipro, UltraTech Cement and Britannia, will turn ex-date this week for dividends and bonus issues. Investors must hold shares before record dates to qualify. Key payouts include UltraTech’s Rs 240 and Britannia’s Rs 90.5, with multiple mid and largecap firms announcing corporate actions across the week.

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Dividend alert! Last day to buy Wipro, DLF, Persistent Systems among 12 stocks for dividend rewards. Do you own any?

IT major Wipro earlier this month announced an interim dividend of Rs 2 per equity share along with its Q1 results, with the record date being fixed on July 27. The company said its board of directors considered and approved a dividend of Rs 2 per equity share (face value…

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Quant Mid Cap Fund exits Reliance Industries and 3 others, adds BHEL, 1 other stock in June

Quant Mid Cap Fund exited Reliance Industries and three other stocks in June while adding BHEL and L&T Technology Services to its portfolio, according to ACE MF data. The fund sold 21.38 lakh RIL shares worth Rs 282 crore and also exited PB Fintech, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Oracle Financial Services…

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TCS, Infosys, Wipro & other IT stocks fall more than 2%. Here's why

Indian IT stocks such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, Persistent Systems and Coforge declined up to 2.5% after IBM plunged 25% in its steepest-ever one-day fall on weak preliminary quarterly results. The negative sentiment spilled over to US-listed Indian IT firms, with Infosys and Wipro ADRs falling up…

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Carnegie Fonder questions Persistent Systems' Nagarro acquisition, cites growth concerns

In an open letter on professional networking website LinkedIn, portfolio manager Gunnar Pahlson questioned the logic of paying a 140% premium for a slower-growing, lower-margin European business exposed to cyclical industrial and automotive clients, including accounts tied to Lufthansa and Volkswagen.

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In key structural shift, debt becomes the big new vehicle as Indian IT goes deal-shopping

Indian IT firms are increasingly embracing debt financing for major acquisitions, a departure from their traditional debt-free approach. This is aimed at bolstering AI capabilities, expanding market reach and accelerating growth. Companies like Persistent Systems are leveraging significant financing for strategic takeovers, reflecting a broader industry trend.

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Infosys, TCS and other IT stocks jump up to 5% on dip buying. Is the worst over?

IT stocks rebounded sharply on Thursday, with the Nifty IT index surging nearly 4% after a four-session slide that pushed it to a 52-week low. Coforge led gains with a 5% jump, while Infosys, Mphasis, HCL Tech and Persistent Systems rose around 4%. The recovery lifted sentiment after the sector…

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HDFC Bank valuations attractive, banking sector ready for next growth phase: Sandip Sabharwal

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal sees private banks entering a robust phase driven by accelerating credit growth and easing margin pressures. He finds HDFC Bank's valuation attractive despite leadership uncertainties, while noting operational challenges from the merger are largely behind. Sabharwal also highlights opportunities in auto stocks post-correction and remains constructive…

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Persistent's Nagarro deal faces near-term doubts, but long-term story stays strong: Piyush Pandey

Persistent Systems' acquisition of Nagarro triggered an 11% stock drop, with investors worried about integration and margins. However, market expert Piyush Pandey believes this is an overreaction. The deal offers significant long-term strategic benefits, including expanded vertical access and a stronger European presence, positioning Persistent for larger global deals. While…

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday

Indian equities ended lower, snapping a two-day rally as escalating Iran-US tensions and profit booking weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 372 points and Nifty lost 110, while analysts advised a buy-on-dips strategy above the key 23,800 support level.

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Rs 8,350 crore crash in Persistent shares explained: Why investors are worried about Nagarro deal

Persistent Systems' shares plunged nearly 11% following its announcement to acquire Germany-based Nagarro for €1.27 billion. While the deal aims to boost European presence and revenue, brokerages expressed caution over pricey valuations and execution risks.

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Persistent Systems shares slide 10% after Nagarro deal; Elara retains 'Sell' on growth, margin worries

Persistent Systems' shares dropped significantly following its announcement to acquire German digital engineering firm Nagarro for approximately EUR 1.27 billion. While this move aims to boost European presence and revenue, analysts express concerns about near-term growth and profitability impacts due to the premium acquisition price and Nagarro's weaker financial performance.…

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Stocks in news: Waaree Energies, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, Strides Pharma, Persistent Systems

Indian markets showed volatility, ending nearly flat despite positive signals. Analysts note Nifty faces resistance from key moving averages, with a decisive close above 24,200 crucial for further gains. Several companies like Waaree Energies, Kotak Bank, and Tata Motors are in focus due to significant developments, including US investigations, strategic…

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Persistent Systems to acquire Nagarro; combined entity to generate $2.9 billion in annualised revenue

Indian IT firm Persistent Systems is making a significant move by launching a takeover bid for German digital engineering company Nagarro SE. This potential acquisition, valued at approximately 140% above Nagarro's undisturbed share price, aims to create a global tech powerhouse with nearly $2.9 billion in annual revenue and over…

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Indian IT firms step up Europe expansion as growth outpaces North America

Indian IT firms are increasingly focusing on Europe for growth, with a significant rise in new delivery centres and strategic investments. This shift is driven by client cost pressures and a surge in AI adoption, creating substantial opportunities for localised solutions and modernisation projects across the continent.

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Infosys, OFSS, TechM, other IT stocks gain up to 3% despite weak market sentiment. Here's why

IT stocks such as Infosys and Oracle Financial Services Software gained, while LTIMindtree, Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis and Persistent Systems also posted strong gains. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1% as the rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged to all-time highs.

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Oracle leaves freshers in limbo; D2C carts go cold

Happy Friday! Oracle has started pulling back campus offers from top institutes, leaving students caught in the crossfire. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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IT services giants in a bind as mid-caps soak up the revenue

Mid-tier IT services firms are outperforming larger rivals in revenue growth, driven by a focused approach on specific growth areas like cloud engineering and AI. Companies like Coforge and Persistent Systems are leveraging leaner structures and domain expertise to win clients, often through flexible pricing and outcome-based models.

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