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Nifty IT index slips over 2%; Infosys, LTIMindtree, LTTS down up to 5%

For the Indian IT services sector, which derives over 60 per cent of its revenues from the US, the Fed's cautious stance has mixed implications

Nifty IT index hits record high on December 10: Here's what drove the rally

By 11:11 AM, the Nifty IT index had come off its peak but was still trading 0.82 per cent higher at 45,199.40. In comparison, the broader Nifty50 index was up a modest 0.11 per cent at 24,646.30

Wipro Bonus Issue: Share trades range-bound; check record date, eligibility

Wipro shares were in the spotlight as they traded ex-date today for the company's announced 1:1 bonus issue. Check the record date and your eligibility for participation in the bonus payout

Wipro Enterprises' revenue rises 10% to Rs 16,902 cr in FY24; profit up 35%

Azim Hasham Premji-led Wipro Enterprises has said its consolidated revenue from operations increased 9.8 per cent to Rs 16,902 crore in the financial year ended March 2024 while its profit jumped 35 per cent to Rs 1,903.1 crore According to an RoC (Registrar of Companies) filing, its total income, including other income, stood at Rs 17,761.3 crore in FY24, up 11.2 per cent from FY23 figure. Wipro Enterprises Pvt Ltd had reported a revenue from operations of Rs 15,387.8 crore and a profit of Rs 1,410.1 crore a year before in FY23, according to financial data accessed through business intelligence platform Tofler. As of March 31, 2024, Azim H Premji held 77.65 per cent stake in the company and the rest 21.84 per cent was owned by the Azim Premji Trust. Wipro Enterprises is primarily engaged in the business of consumer care and home care products, food business, hydraulics, aerospace components, domestic and institutional lighting, commercial solutions, additive manufacturing, and ...

Wipro brings in new Europe head Omkar Nisal to revive market amid slowdown

Europe, despite being Wipro's second-largest market after the United States, has been underperforming in recent years

Wipro appoints Omkar Nisal as CEO of Europe strategic market unit

IT firm Wipro on Monday said it has appointed Omkar Nisal as the chief executive officer for its Europe strategic market unit (SMU), with immediate effect. Nisal, who will also become a part of the Wipro executive board, will report directly to company CEO and MD Srini Pallia, according to a company statement. "Omkar's strategic vision, combined with a strong understanding of the European market dynamics, well positions him to lead our ambitious plans for growth and expansion. With a strong customer-centric approach, Omkar will help build a resilient and adaptable organisation poised for sustainable growth in the region," Pallia said. Based in London, Nisal has been a part of Wipro for over 12 years now. During his stint, he has led Wipro's banking-EMEA business, working closely with large and niche financial institutions across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This involved facilitating their digital transformation by emphasising customer journey redesign, enterprise ..

Wipro jumps 3% as board fixes record date for bonus issue; Check details

Wipro's board on October 17, 2024, approved the bonus issue in the proportion of 1 :1 which implies 1 bonus share of Rs 2 each for every 1 fully paid-up equity share held

Nifty IT index down 2% on profit booking; TCS, Infosys, Wipro slip up to 3%

At 02:31 pm; Nifty IT index, the top loser among sectoral indices, was down 2.3 per cent, as compared to 0.43 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

Premji Invest buys 1.6% stake in Wipro for Rs 4,757 crore via block deal

Private equity firm Premji Invest on Friday bought a 1.6 per cent stake in IT company Wipro for Rs 4,757 crore through an open market transaction. Billionaire Azim Premji's PE firm through its arm Prazim Trading and Investment Company Pvt Ltd acquired shares of Wipro through a block deal on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). As per the data, Prazim Trading and Investment Company purchased 8,49,54,128 shares, amounting to a 1.62 per cent stake in Bengaluru-based Wipro. The shares were picked up at an average price of Rs 560 apiece, taking the transaction value to Rs 4,757.43 crore. Meanwhile, Azim Premji promoted Prazim Traders sold over 4.49 crore shares of Wipro, while Zash Traders sold 4 crore shares of the company at the same price. Prazim and Zash Traders are the two promoter entities of Wipro. Shares of Wipro rose 0.92 per cent to close at Rs 568.60 apiece on the NSE.

IT shares buck trend; Wipro, Infy, TechM gain 2%; Coforge hits new high

At 12:23 pm; the Nifty IT index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 1 per cent, as compared to 0.31 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

Nifty IT index surges nearly 3%; Coforge, Persistent zoom 12% on strong Q2

Analysts anticipate growth momentum to return in FY25 for IT sector, aided by a lower base coupled with easing sectoral headwinds.

Wipro shares gain 5% as Q2 results beat expectations; brokerages divided

In Q2FY25, Wipro reported a consolidated profit attributable to owners of Rs 3,208.8 crore, marking a 6.85 per cent increase quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) from Rs 3,003.2 crore in Q1FY25.

Wipro Q2FY25 results: Net profit rises 21% to Rs 3,201 cr, revenue down 1%

Revenue for the March quarter was marginally down by 1 per cent from the year-ago period to Rs 22,300 crore

Wipro's hybrid policy: Employees to work from office three days a week

The company's new work policy allows employees to choose their in-office days based on collaborative needs, while retaining the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days

Wipro Q2FY25 preview: Revenue may fall up to 3% YoY; margin, guidance eyed

Overall, the sentiment remains cautiously optimistic for Wipro ahead of results, with key focus areas including large-deal pipelines and consulting growth.

Wipro gains 3% as board to mull bonus issue in a meeting on Oct 16-17

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Wipro board to consider issuing bonus shares ahead of Sep quarter results

IT firm Wipro on Sunday said its board of directors will consider the issue of bonus shares at a meeting scheduled to be held on October 16-17, 2024. Wipro is set to announce its Q2 FY25 results on October 17, 2024. "The board of directors of the company will be considering a proposal for the issue of bonus shares, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (including the rules and regulations framed thereunder), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, at its meeting scheduled to be held over October 16-17, 2024," a regulatory filing said. The Bengaluru-headquartered firm posted a 4.6 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit in the June-ended quarter at Rs 3,003.2 crore. Its revenue declined 3.8 per cent to Rs 21,963.8 crore. Wipro CEO and MD Srini Pallia had said that the firm is "confident" in its ability to execute better on bookings and profitable growth in Q2,

TCS, Infy, HCL Tech: Should you buy or sell IT stocks ahead of Q2 results?

Technical charts suggest that heavyweights TCS and Infosys seem to be favourably placed, while Wipro could face some downward pressure. Check key levels here.

Why did Mphasis, Nifty IT gain up to 4% after US Fed cut rates by 50 bps?

The surge in IT stocks was fuelled by the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, lowering the target range to 4.75 per cent to 5 per cent.

Mphasis, Infosys fall up to 6%, Nifty IT 3% ahead of Fed rate cut decision

The fall in IT stocks may also be attributed to a report which says Accenture Plc is planning to push back the bulk of its staff promotions by six months