In the morning deals, the domestic currency hit a new low at 96.16 against the US dollar
OFSS share price today: Oracle Financial Services Software jumped 7 per cent after the company entered into a definitive agreement with an existing customer in the US
Indian IT firms derive a major portion of revenue from the US market, making them sensitive to changes in interest rate expectations and inflation trends
Nifty IT index: Today's rebound in IT stocks followed a sharp decline over the past six sessions, during which the index had lost 4.6 per cent
According to data, FIIs net sold shares worth ₹19,584.70 crore in the cash market, and index futures worth ₹10,100.74 crore in the F&O segment in the last three trading sessions.
Individually, HCLTech shares were up 3.57 per cent; Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, and Wipro were trading over 2 per cent higher
Analysts at Geojit Investments and Choice Broking are bullish on Tech Mahindra stock, and view the current fall as a correction rather than trend reversal.
Analysts anticipate a stronger growth recovery for IT sector in FY27 compared to FY26, driven by an improvement in demand, more stable macro conditions, increased budgetary spending and deal ramp-ups.
IT companies are projected to report subdued growth in the third quarter of FY26, as ongoing pressure on discretionary spending continues to impact the sector
Since September 30, the Nifty IT index has outperformed the market by surging 6.4 pee cent as compared to a 4-per cent rise in the Nifty 50 index