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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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Millions of stolen records allegedly dumped online by mystery "Hatman" hacker — McDonalds, Vodafone and more see Microsoft Azure records stolen

Some affected companies argue the data is years old and claim no breach in their systems.

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Mcap of five of top-10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 1 lakh cr; TCS takes biggest hit

Last week witnessed a drastic shift in the market, with five leading Indian firms losing a collective Rs 1 lakh crore in valuation. Tata Consultancy Services faced the brunt, seeing its market cap plummet the most. In contrast, five other companies thrived, experiencing notable valuation gains. Despite this volatility, Reliance…

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Mutual funds raise IT exposure to 6.6% in July after record low. Is sentiment towards tech improving?

In July, mutual funds increased their allocation to the IT sector to 6.6 per cent, marking a positive shift after an extended period of minimal investment from fund managers. Analysts believe this surge is mainly driven by valuation factors, highlighting a cautious approach from growth investors who are wary of…

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INDO-MIM, Ather Energy and TCS among stocks bought and sold by mutual funds in July

Mutual funds bought Rs 15,900 crore of stocks in July while FIIs sold Rs 11,000 crore. Axis Bank, INDO-MIM and Kotak Mahindra Bank saw major buying, while ICICI Bank, Eternal and Reliance Industries faced selling. Buying remained strong across large, mid and smallcap segments, reflecting active portfolio repositioning by fund…

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Which Tata stocks look attractive now? Jefferies picks 4; flags TCS and 2 others

Jefferies believes Tata group stocks should remain driven by business fundamentals despite N Chandrasekaran’s planned exit as Tata Sons chairman in February 2027. The brokerage’s top picks are Tata Consumer Products, Tata Steel, Indian Hotels and Voltas.

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Tata chief’s dramatic resignation sets up succession battle at India’s largest conglomerate

Natarajan Chandrasekharan’s announcement follows months of deadlock over his reappointment for another five-year term

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TCS shares tumble 4%, wipe out Rs 35,000 crore after N Chandrasekaran resigns. What should investors do?

TCS shares fell nearly 4% after N Chandrasekaran resigned as Tata Sons chairman, wiping ₹35,000 crore from its market value. Analysts called the reaction knee-jerk, while technical indicators point to support near ₹2,000–2,300 and resistance at ₹2,670–2,700.

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Post Chandrasekaran, the head that wears the Tata crown won't rest easy

As N. Chandrasekaran prepares to step down, Tata Sons faces a pivotal succession dilemma. The new chairman will take the reins of iconic brands including Air India and JLR, each laden with intricate challenges. TCS is set to embrace the advancing AI landscape while Tata Digital strives for profitable growth.

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N Chandrasekaran era delivered 3.3X market cap growth. Can Tata stocks keep winning after his exit?

Tata Group’s combined market value has grown 3.3-fold to Rs 22.5 lakh crore since N Chandrasekaran took charge in 2017. With his exit set for February, investors now face a key question: can Tata stocks sustain their strong wealth creation amid leadership uncertainty and growing company-specific challenges?

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Why did market fall today? N Chandra’s exit among 3 factors behind 188-pt Sensex slide; Nifty below 24,450

Indian equities extended losses on Wednesday, with Sensex falling 188 points and Nifty declining 36 points, amid pressure on Tata Group stocks following N Chandrasekaran’s resignation and rising oil prices. IT stocks led sectoral declines, while PSU banks gained. Broader markets were mixed, with volatility easing as India VIX declined…

The Economic Times

N Chandrasekaran: From TCS trainee to Tata titan, the Ratan Tata pick signs off

N Chandrasekaran resigned as Tata Sons chairman, ending his nearly decade-long tenure, with his term set to expire in February 2027. His reappointment had received support from Tata Trusts, the nomination committee and board but stalled after opposition from one director. Under Chandra, Tata expanded into aviation, semiconductors, electronics, batteries…

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TCS, other Tata stocks fall up to 4% as N Chandrasekaran resigns

Shares of Tata Group companies fell, primarily driven by TCS. N Chandrasekaran stepped down as Tata Sons chairman ahead of the scheduled AGM on August 18, yet he will continue in his role until February 2027. His exit raises questions about the upcoming board meeting, particularly regarding the influence of…

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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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HCLTech says no evidence of system compromise after hacker group’s data breach claim

In an exchange filing, HCLTech said its initial investigation found the data "may be limited and dated to a few years back." The company said there was no evidence of a breach of its systems, and no indication that any client engagement was affected.

The Economic Times

TCS says received alerts alleging exposure of some employee data

The company, India’s largest IT services provider, said it received “threat-intelligence alerts” claiming possible exposure of certain employee information. “The company investigated the matter and has not found any credible evidence of a breach of TCS systems or customer environments,” it said in a filing with stock exchanges.

The Economic Times

Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner

In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro, while LIC, Bajaj Finance,…

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AIMIM corporator held for sheltering TCS 'sexual harassment' case accused

An AIMIM corporator was arrested for allegedly aiding an accused in a TCS sexual harassment case. Mateen Patel provided shelter to Nida Khan, who is now out on bail. Police summoned Patel for an inquiry, but he failed to appear. A special team brought Patel to Nashik for further investigation.…

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Who is Bhawana Kanth? How a former TCS techie became India's first woman 'Top Gun' combat pilot

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth earned the "Top Gun" title after completing a rigorous combat pilot course. Captain Shivani Sehrawat became the first woman officer appointed Aide-de-Camp to the Army chief. Kanth is among the first women fighter pilots commissioned into the Indian Air Force. She previously qualified for daytime combat…

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CAS chaos continues: Sensex falls 456 points, Nifty trims losses to close at 24,571. What lies ahead?

Indian stock markets closed lower as the new closing auction session impacted benchmark indices. Sensex fell nearly 456 points, while Nifty 50 saw a smaller decline. Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv shares led the losses on the Sensex index. Geopolitical concerns over the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices to…

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TCS sexual harassment-forced conversion case: Five accused given bail by Nashik court

A Nashik court granted bail to five accused in a sexual harassment case. The court noted the chargesheet was filed and investigation was complete. Accused were released on bail after being jailed for over three months. TCS has suspended employees involved in the alleged workplace harassment. The company maintains a…

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Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 2.51 lakh cr; Bajaj Finance biggest winner

In a surprising turn of events, nine out of the top ten firms reported a significant boost in market valuation. Leading the charge was Bajaj Finance, which added an impressive Rs 80,000 crore to its overall worth. Following closely were Bharti Airtel and TCS, both witnessing notable rises in their…

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Kospi’s mammoth 17% surge spells caution for Indian IT stocks. Why TCS, Infosys, others are down up to 5%

Indian IT stocks declined after renewed optimism around global AI and cloud spending after strong earnings from tech giants. Meanwhile, global AI sentiment improved after Microsoft and Amazon reported strong cloud growth, while South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix rallied sharply on robust results.

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IT stocks on a roll: TCS, Infosys, Coforge and others rally up to 5% for second straight day. What's driving this surge?

Indian IT stocks rallied for a second straight session, buoyed by strong Q1 earnings, optimism around AI-driven demand and improving investor sentiment. Jefferies turned neutral on the sector, citing positive FPI feedback and potential tactical upside after a sharp correction. The rally came despite a global tech selloff, with investors…

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