Global stock markets showed mixed performance, with U.S. futures and European stocks experiencing fluctuations. In India, several companies like Balkrishna Industries, Phoenix Mills, Hindalco Industries, Endurance Technologies, and Ipca Laboratories saw their shares gain, while LTM and HCL Technologies shares fell.
HCL Technologies' share price experienced a significant drop of over 10%, leading to a loss of approximately Rs 38,000 crore from its market capitalization.
Major Indian IT companies, including Infosys and HCL Technologies, have filed numerous WARN notices in Texas, signaling significant layoffs attributed to the growing impact of AI on large deals and reduced demand for redeployment.
Indian equities rose for a third consecutive day, with Sensex and Nifty climbing due to positive global cues, foreign investment, and easing crude oil prices following a reported US-Iran peace deal. IT stocks, led by HCL Tech, saw significant gains.