India's Nifty IT Index (.NIFTYIT) climbed 1% in early trade, propelled by global tech optimism and strong Q3 cues from IT majors. This rally underscores sector resilience amid AI deals, US client spending revival, and favorable rupee trends.
Sector Surge Breakdown
The Nifty IT benchmark advanced sharply, outpacing broader markets as heavyweights like TCS, Infosys, and HCL Tech led gains. Positive pre-open momentum in Nifty 50 (up 0.37%) and Bank index (0.21%) set the tone, with IT stealing the spotlight on deal wins and margin recovery hopes.
Key Highlights
Index Performance: .NIFTYIT up 1%, crossing 38,000 levels with intraday high near 38,200.
Top Gainers: TCS +1.5%, Infosys +1.2%, Wipro +0.9%; driven by $10 bn US contract buzz.
Market Drivers: Weak USD/INR at 84.20 boosts repatriation; Q3 earnings season kicks off positively.
Technical Edge: RSI above 60 signals momentum; support at 37,500, eyeing 39,000 resistance.
Outlook Ahead
Sustained FII inflows and cloud/AI tailwinds position IT for year-end rally, with focus on Dec policy meets.
Sources: NSE Real-Time Data, Moneycontrol Market Updates, Economic Times Tech Desk.