IT stocks in demand: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tech Mahindra, LTM, HCL Technologies and Mphasis gain 3 per cent each in intra-day deals on Friday.
However, despite recovery from lows, the Nifty IT index underperformed the market by falling 22 per cent, as against a 7.2 per cent decline in the Nifty 50 thus far in CY2026.
TechM Q1 Preview: On average, analysts expect Tech Mahindra to post a growth of 40 per cent or more for Q1 FY27 as ramp-up in large deals could push revenue by 15 per cent.
At 12:44 PM on Monday, the Nifty IT index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 4.24 per cent, as compared to 0.01 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.
At 09:38 AM on Friday, the Nifty IT index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 1.8 per cent, as compared to a 1 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.
As Nifty IT trades below historical valuations despite record earnings, Apurva Sheth explores whether India's IT sector is nearing a major turnaround opportunity
VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments, said India's relative outperformance continues to be aided by weakness in the KOSPI and the broader weakness in the global chip trade.