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Q1FY27 earnings preview: Will West Asia war dent India Inc.'s fortunes?

Here's what leading brokerages expect from India Inc. in Q1-FY27 and a deep dive into expectations across companies in the frontline sectors.

Q1FY27 earnings preview: Will West Asia war dent India Inc.'s fortunes?
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice; India rollout on hold

The Meta-owned messaging platform has received an additional three days to respond to a government notice seeking clarification on the feature

WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice; India rollout on hold
Updated On : 06 Jul 2026 | 5:31 PM IST

HCL Tech rallies 6% on inking $1.14bn deal with Fortune Global 50 firm

This large-deal win reinforces HCL Tech's strong positioning in AI-led infrastructure and workplace transformation services, while significantly enhancing long-term revenue visibility, analysts say.

HCL Tech rallies 6% on inking $1.14bn deal with Fortune Global 50 firm
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

Govt asks WhatsApp not to roll out username feature over fraud risks

The ministry is examining WhatsApp's new usernames feature over concerns related to impersonation, fraud and online scams, while Meta says it has built multiple safeguards against abuse

Govt asks WhatsApp not to roll out username feature over fraud risks
Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Indian IT’s Nifty 50 weight is at a 20-year low: What’s driving the decline? | Business news

Indian IT companies once dominated Dalal Street. Today, their influence is shrinking faster than it has in over two decades. The sector's weight in the Nifty 50 has fallen to a record low

Icon YoutubeIndian IT’s Nifty 50 weight is at a 20-year low: What’s driving the decline? | Business news
Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 6:16 PM IST

KPIT Tech cracks 15% on Q1 earnings warning; stock down 57% from 52-wk high

As per the Q1FY27 business outlook, KPIT Technologies indicated a further deterioration in business momentum versus start of the quarter.

KPIT Tech cracks 15% on Q1 earnings warning; stock down 57% from 52-wk high
Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

Nifty IT logs worst first half since 2003 as AI fears weigh on sector

The Nifty IT index fell 31 per cent in January-June 2026 as AI disruption, weak global demand and slowing growth weighed on India's information technology sector

Nifty IT logs worst first half since 2003 as AI fears weigh on sector
Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

Ramco Systems soars 12% on huge volumes; stock zooms 75% in 1 month

A combined 21.36 million equity shares of Ramco Systems changed hands on the NSE (19.75 million shares) and BSE (1.61 million shares) in Monday's intra-day trade.

Ramco Systems soars 12% on huge volumes; stock zooms 75% in 1 month
Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

AI agents: The silent workforce shift across India's IT services industry

Behind the automation wave, India's IT sector is reshaping talent, delivery and the future of work

AI agents: The silent workforce shift across India's IT services industry
Updated On : 21 Jun 2026 | 9:25 PM IST

Accenture impact: Nifty IT index cracks 6%; TCS, Infy, TechM plunge up to 8%

Indian IT stocks fell on Friday as Accenture narrowed its annual revenue growth forecast and issued weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter guidance, despite steady quarterly earnings.

Accenture impact: Nifty IT index cracks 6%; TCS, Infy, TechM plunge up to 8%
Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Wipro share buyback opens Thursday; stock hits 6-yr low, down 14% in 1 week

Wipro's near-term revenue trajectory remains challenged with Q1FY27 guidance of -2 per cent to 0 per cent CC QoQ, amid multiple headwinds, say analysts at Mirae Asset Sharekhan.

Wipro share buyback opens Thursday; stock hits 6-yr low, down 14% in 1 week
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

Govt's cybersecurity efforts get Anthropic's Claude Mythos boost

Central agencies like I4C and Cert-In, as well as some IT firms, to get limited access for AI model testing and deployment

Govt's cybersecurity efforts get Anthropic's Claude Mythos boost
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Happiest Minds banking on large deals to maintain double digit growth

Happiest Minds bets on large deals, AI-led demand, and regional diversification to sustain double-digit growth amid macro uncertainty

Happiest Minds banking on large deals to maintain double digit growth
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

Mphasis bets big on AI with launch of outcome-based Tria platform

Invested 1.5% of revenue over the last two years to build it

Mphasis bets big on AI with launch of outcome-based Tria platform
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

AI deals are rising, but earnings lag: What lies ahead for Indian IT stocks

Indian IT stocks have fallen up to 34 per cent in 2026 as AI disrupted outsourcing model. Analysts remain cautious on FY27 outlook. They prefer TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Coforge

AI deals are rising, but earnings lag: What lies ahead for Indian IT stocks
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

Mutual funds' IT exposure at eight-year low amid AI, growth worries

IT stocks now account for just 6.7% of MF equity holdings, the lowest in eight years: Report

Mutual funds' IT exposure at eight-year low amid AI, growth worries
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

IT firms paid record ₹1.3 trn to shareholders in FY26 despite AI headwinds

India's top IT firms returned a record ₹1.3 trillion to shareholders in FY26 even as AI disruption slowed profit growth and pressured valuations

IT firms paid record ₹1.3 trn to shareholders in FY26 despite AI headwinds
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Nifty IT tumbles 3.7% to near 3-year low amid AI disruption concerns

Indian IT stocks fell sharply after OpenAI's acquisition of consulting firm Tomoro intensified concerns over AI-led disruption to traditional IT services models

Nifty IT tumbles 3.7% to near 3-year low amid AI disruption concerns
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Why IT services firms are loosening their purse strings amid AI shift

As the model shifts to AI-led transformation, the $300 bn sector will see more M&As, consolidation & layoffs

Why IT services firms are loosening their purse strings amid AI shift
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

Black Box rallies 11% on huge volumes; stock zooms 95% since April

In a clarification to the stock exchanges on surge in trading volume, Black Box said there was no undisclosed / price sensitive information or any impending announcement / corporate action.

Black Box rallies 11% on huge volumes; stock zooms 95% since April
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 2:45 PM IST