EXPLAINED: Nifty it - The Real Truth

Why did market rise today? Sensex jumps over 800 points, Nifty closes above 22,500. 6 key factors behind D-Street rebound

On Friday, the Indian stock market surged sharply, halting an eight-week decline in performance. Sensex and Nifty gained substantial points, driven by easing oil prices and strong buying in IT stocks. The Rupee rose against the US dollar as the dollar softened, and bond yields also cooled down. However, concerns…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Valuations of IT stocks already capture most of AI disruption risk: Chintan Haria

The Nifty IT index’s 25% fall in 2026 may have already priced in much of the threat from AI. Chintan Haria of ICICI Prudential AMC sees selective opportunities in companies positioned to benefit from data engineering, cloud migration, legacy modernisation and AI integration.

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Rs 1.13 lakh crore boom in one corner, a bust in another: What changed in the AI trade?

Indian IT stocks surged as calls for a slower pace of frontier AI development eased concerns over disruption to traditional software services. The Nifty IT Index gained 5% on Tuesday, adding Rs 1.13 lakh crore in market value, while power and infrastructure stocks tied to AI buildout declined sharply, highlighting…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

TCS, HCL Tech, Infosys, other IT stocks rally up to 6%, Nifty IT surges 4%. Here's why

IT stocks led by TCS, HCL Technologies and Infosys rallied sharply on Monday, lifting the Nifty IT index nearly 4% despite weakness in the broader market. The sectoral index climbed to a more-than one-month high and has gained around 6% over the past two sessions.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

F&O Talk: Smallcap index better placed than Nifty, says Sudeep Shah; picks 9 stocks for next week

SBI Securities expects Nifty's breakout to strengthen if it crosses 24,450, opening the door to 24,900. While small-caps continue outperforming, Bank Nifty retains a positive bias. The brokerage also highlights Aurobindo Pharma, DLF, Titan and Oberoi Realty among top picks.

The Economic Times · Jul 4

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

F&O Talk: Bullish Nifty charts; Sudeep Shah picks 7 stocks, outlines HDFC Bank, Sterlite Tech strategy

Indian stock markets rallied sharply on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining 2% each, driven by hopes of a US-Iran peace deal and easing crude oil prices. Analysts see potential for further upside in Nifty and Bank Nifty, while Nifty IT faces headwinds. Derivatives data suggests improving market sentiment.

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Broader markets crash! Physicswallah, Coforge, other small & midcap stocks tumble up to 6%. Do you own?

Indian smallcap and midcap stocks plummeted on Wednesday due to persistent FII selling, a weakening rupee, and global factors. IT stocks, which had surged previously, saw a sharp selloff, with major players like TCS and Infosys dropping significantly. Analysts point to energy shocks and current account deficit concerns impacting market…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS and other IT stocks jump up to 5%. What’s driving the rally?

Indian IT stocks rose sharply on Monday, lifting the Nifty IT index nearly 3%, as investors reassessed AI-related fears, attracted by attractive valuations and upbeat sector outlooks. Optimism around potential US rate cuts and positive technical signals further fuelled buying in Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS and other IT majors.

The Economic Times · Jun 1

Nifty IT bottoming out? Anand James on the expiry outlook, pharma profit-booking, and 2 stocks to buy this week

Geojit Investments’ Anand James expects Nifty to attempt a range breakout above 23,700 during the monthly expiry week. He highlighted early bottoming signs in the Nifty IT index, warned of near-term profit booking in Pharma stocks, and shared bullish technical views on Surya Roshni and Cholamandalam Investment for short-term trading…

The Economic Times · May 25