HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - Caught on Camera

'Kunal Shah won't even get a fresher job at TCS or Infosys': Founder highlights flaws in corporate hiring practices

Kunal Shah, the visionary behind CRED and FreeCharge, has been appointed global head of WhatsApp at Meta. His remarkable ascent, despite lacking traditional elite degrees, highlights a significant gap in Indian hiring practices. Startup founder Riya Upreti points out that many companies prioritize academic credentials over demonstrable skills, potentially overlooking…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Stocks in news: Vedanta, Honasa Consumer, IRCTC, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors

Indian markets experienced profit booking, falling over a percent amidst a weak global trend. Key stocks like Vedanta, Honasa Consumer, IRCTC, Bajaj Auto, and Infosys are in focus due to significant developments. Vedanta saw a major promoter stake sale, while Honasa Consumer plans an acquisition. Bajaj Auto reported a ransomware…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

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

Sensex and Nifty plunged over 1% on Tuesday amid global market weakness, IT sector losses, a weaker rupee and fresh foreign fund outflows. Investors will track technical levels, global cues, FII activity and key stock movements on Wednesday as markets look for direction after the sharp decline.

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Infosys, HCL Tech, Coforge, other IT stocks rise up to 3% a day after a massive crash. What lies ahead?

IT stocks rebounded after a sharp sell-off triggered by Accenture’s guidance cut, with gains led by Coforge and Tech Mahindra. Analysts see valuations turning attractive but caution that volatility may persist. Technical indicators remain weak, with key support and resistance levels suggesting markets need stabilisation before any sustained recovery.

The Economic Times · Jun 22

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

Indian equities ended lower on Friday, snapping a five-session winning streak as heavy IT selling and weak global cues weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 607 points and Nifty dropped below recent highs. Analysts remained cautiously optimistic, favouring a buy-on-dips approach supported by easing volatility and expectations of earnings recovery.

The Economic Times · Jun 21

F&O Talk: Mid, smallcaps look strong on charts; Sudeep Shah picks 8 stocks, outlines Infosys, IFCI strategy

Indian equities faltered on Friday, ending a five-day rally as IT stocks plunged and global cues weakened. The Sensex and Nifty saw significant dips. Analyst Sudeep Shah discussed Nifty's indecisive weekly chart, Bank Nifty's strength, and cautioned on IT sector weakness. He highlighted short-covering by FIIs and offered strategies for…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Jio revs up IPO engine; Accenture shock sinks IT

Jio Platforms has kicked off its IPO process with the filing of its draft papers with Sebi. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Nifty IT crashes 6% to 3-year low as Infosys, HCL Tech, other IT stocks crash up to 9%. Time to buy the dip?

The Nifty IT index slumped over 6% to a three-year low after Accenture’s guidance cut triggered a sharp sell-off in Infosys, TCS, HCLTech and other IT stocks. While some experts see valuations turning attractive after the correction, others remain cautious amid AI-led disruption and slowing growth prospects.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Rs 40,000 crore gone in minutes! Why Infosys shares crashed 9% to hit lowest level in almost 6 years

Infosys share price: Infosys shares plummeted 9% to a near 6-year low, losing nearly Rs 40,000 crore in market cap. This follows Accenture's lowered revenue forecast, sparking concerns over reduced discretionary IT spending. The US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance further fueled worries about a potential slowdown in enterprise technology investments.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Explained: Why Accenture's warning sparked a Rs 1.35 lakh crore meltdown for TCS, Infosys, other IT stocks

Indian IT majors faced a brutal sell-off, losing Rs 1.35 lakh crore after Accenture's revenue guidance cut. Structural fears around AI replacing traditional services and geopolitical headwinds are deepening the sector's pain. Analysts anticipate further moderation and a shift towards M&A and new client acquisition to counter slowing growth.

The Economic Times · Jun 19