BSE IT index hits record high; Wipro, Tech M too scale new peaks

Shares of information technology (IT) companies were in demand on the bourses on Friday with Wipro and Tech Mahindra hitting all-time highs, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys were quoting close to their respective record highs on the BSE.

Besides Wipro and Tech Mahindra, a total 10 stocks including Mastek, Mindtree, Happiest Minds Technologies, Mphasis and Coforge too hit their new highs in Friday's intra-day deals.TCS, meanwhile, gained 3 per cent to quote at Rs 3,309, while Infosys was up 2 per cent at Rs 1,451.55. TCS had hit a record high of Rs 3,358 on April 9,