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
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
LIC increased its shareholding from 1,49,06,665 shares to 2,08,34,009 shares which translates to a shareholding from 5.033 per cent stake to 7.034 per cent
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.
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.
Analysts anticipate growth momentum to return in FY25 for IT sector, aided by a lower base coupled with easing sectoral headwinds.
LTIMindtree share price news: he drop in LTIMIndtree shares came after the information technology (IT) company's management gave a cautious commentary for growth in Q3 FY25
The growth driver for the company in terms of geography was the US, which grew 7 per cent Y-o-Y and 2.6 per cent sequentially. Europe was down 1.9 per cent Y-o-Y but grew 2.2 per cent sequentially
Its revenue for the quarter under review came in at Rs 9,432 crore, 5.91 per cent higher than Rs 8,905 crore in Q2 FY24
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
The Nifty IT index had shed 3% on Wednesday ahead of the US Fed policy decision. Here are the key pivot points to track on top IT stocks with potential upside and downside targets as per charts.
The IT sector is on the cusp of a mild but possibly sustained recovery in client spending, and the impending rate cut cycle should add to the sector tailwinds, according to MOFSL.
Technical Outlook: RECL, PFC can potentially rally up to 17 per cent from here on; while Birlasoft and LTIMindtree may witness a sharp fall, suggests technical charts.
Derivative market update for Fri, Aug 30: FIIs long-short ratio in index futures (mainly Nifty) rose to 2.3:1, implying nearly 5 long bets for every 2 shorts. Retail traders hold 3 shorts for 2 longs.
Derivative market update for Thursday, August 29: The 10-day Nifty rally is under threat amid weak global cues; Monthly F&O expiry and RIL AGM may add to the market volatility.
Among individual information technology stocks, LTIMindtree led the charts, soaring 7.76 per cent intraday at Rs 6,198 per share on the NSE
LTIMindtree stock was buzzing in trade on the bourses. The stock rallied as much as 3.61 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 5,957 per share.
The Nasdaq rose more than 2% on Thursday after July the US retail sales data signalled resilient consumer spending, allaying fears of an imminent recession in the world's largest economy.
The rally in IT stocks came on the heels of a major drop in US jobless claims, which fell to 233,000 for the week ending August 3-the largest decline in nearly a year.
Q1 earnings impact: In the last two weeks, the NASDAQ has plunged 7 per cent, while the IT index has rallied 7 per cent. Trading strategies for Infy, TCS, HCL Tech and LTIMindtree here.