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Indian IT Stocks Propel Nifty Above 26,050 as Market Sentiment Rises

Published September 26, 2024

The Indian stock market witnessed a positive trend as the Nifty 50 index surmounted the 26,050 level, bolstered by gains in information technology (IT) shares. In the morning session at 10:30 IST, investors saw the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ascend by 236.62 points, a 0.28% increase, taking it to 85,400.13. Concurrently, the Nifty 50 continued its upward trajectory by adding 62.85 points, or 0.24%, reaching 26,067.

IT Sector Leads the Rally

Leading the pack in the IT sector surge, prominent stocks like Infosys Limited INFY and Wipro Limited WIT saw advances. INFY, known for its array of next-generation digital consulting and services, has a strong global presence with its headquarters in Bengaluru, India. Similarly, WIT, a titan in IT, consulting, and business process services on a global scale, operates from the same tech hub.

Market Outlook

Market analysts suggest that confidence in the IT sector could be a result of the ongoing digital transformation initiatives undertaken by companies worldwide. As businesses continue to adapt to the new normal by integrating technology into their operations, the demand for IT services has seen a substantial increase, which in turn reflects positively on the stock prices of IT giants like Infosys and Wipro.

Sensex, Nifty, IT