At 10:16 AM, with a market cap of Rs 1.01 trillion, Persistent Systems was trading 2 per cent higher at Rs 6,473.05 on the BSE, exchange data showed
Stock Market Today: The best trading strategy at this juncture is to book profits on the rise in Nifty IT index and wait for the index to retrace towards its support levels
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
The weakness and profit booking in the IT stocks came after two consecutive days of the Nifty IT index hitting lifetime highs and making a new summit at 44,330.60 level on Wednesday
The Nifty IT index hit an all time high on Tuesday, reaching 44,244.60 level, up 1.43 per cent intraday. Meanwhile in the last 30 days, the index has surged 5.24 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.
Meta Platforms warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday
Analysts anticipate growth momentum to return in FY25 for IT sector, aided by a lower base coupled with easing sectoral headwinds.
The Nifty IT Index has shown signs of weakness, recently experiencing a breakdown on the charts.
Stock Market Today: Infosys has raised its sales forecast for FY25 to 3.75-4.5 per cent, reflecting a revival in demand, particularly in banking and financial services.
Overall, the sentiment remains cautiously optimistic for Wipro ahead of results, with key focus areas including large-deal pipelines and consulting growth.
Technical charts suggest that heavyweights TCS and Infosys seem to be favourably placed, while Wipro could face some downward pressure. Check key levels here.
Among the constituent of the Nifty IT index, L&T Technology Services shares surged 2.76 per cent intra-day on Friday, Infosys shares gained 2.17 per cent, and Coforge stock climbed 2.47 per cent
Accenture share price: While a strong recovery in discretionary demand may take a few quarters, it is unlikely to worsen further, analysts said after Q4 results
Stocks to watch today: With Accenture raising its revenue guidance for FY25 to 3-6 per cent, exceeding its previous guidance, IT stocks in India would be in focus today.
A combined 2.42 million equity shares, representing 1.73 per cent of the total equity of the company, had changed hands on the NSE and BSE till 11:21 AM.
The Nifty Auto Index appears overbought on the near-term charts, indicating a potential pullback in the coming sessions, likely after the monthly expiry.
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.
Fed rate cuts, Accenture promotion delay sour mood