Analysts remain mixed on IT stocks' outlook, with some cautioning that the optimism around the technology pack could be short-lived
Wipro's share price fell after its net profit was up 1.15 per cent compared to the same quarter last year
Around 7:20 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 41.6 points at 25,614.5, indicating a negative start.
Wipro's Q2FY26 profit rose 1.15% to Rs 3,246 crore and revenue grew 1.7% to Rs 22,697 crore, supported by strong deal wins worth $2.9 billion and steady performance in BFSI
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Analysts forecast a sequential decline in Wipro's Ebit margin despite rupee depreciation, mainly due to upfront costs linked to large deals, analysts said
However, thus far in the calendar year 2025, the IT index has underperformed the market by falling 20 per cent, as against 4.7 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex
While the first few months of the financial year saw no notable deterioration, as called out by the companies in July
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Azim Premji has declined Karnataka govt's request to allow vehicles through Wipro's Sarjapur campus, citing legal, governance and SEZ compliance issues in traffic plans
India's software exports rose 12.7% in FY25, yet listed IT groups saw only 3.8% growth, with market share slipping as unlisted firms and GCCs expand faster
The BSE IT index also fell 3.5 per cent in the intraday trade. Thus far in calendar year 2025, the BSE IT index has underperformed the market by sliding 19 per cent
On the bourses, the Nifty IT index is the worst-performing sector so far this year. The index is down 16 per cent in 2025
IT stocks such as Infosys, TCS and 3 others could see limited downside from current levels, as they are trading above key support levels, backed by positive cues from momentum oscillators, show charts
Another silver lining for the companies and the markets, analysts said, is the falling dependence on the H-1B visa in the last few years.
US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points and pencilled in two more reductions this year
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Infosys will repurchase 100 million shares at an average price of ₹1,800 per share, a 19.3 per cent premium to its closing share price of ₹1,509.50 on Thursday
SBI, SBI Card, Canara Bank, Tata Chemicals and Wipro have witnessed a short-term breakout as per the price-to-moving averages action, shows the daily chart.
The Nifty IT Index has underperformed the broader markets in the last 3 months and 6 months, owing to macro uncertainties