AI Trade Reversal: Nifty IT Plummets 8% as Global Tech Selloff Smashes Big Names Like TCS and Infosys
Sector-wide Correction in Nifty IT After Consecutive Gains
The Nifty IT index experienced a sharp decline on Monday, marking its fourth consecutive session of losses. The sector dropped 1.8 percent to settle at 28,500 during morning trading. This decline brings the cumulative loss for the Nifty IT index over four sessions to 8.4 percent.This significant correction follows an earlier period where the IT sector had rallied nearly 8 percent across three preceding sessions. That rally was fueled by widespread optimism regarding artificial intelligence spending and strong performance reports from major global software firms.
Global Tech Selloff Triggers Fresh Profit-Booking
The latest profit-taking move reflects a broader trend of cooling in technology stocks worldwide. Investors have rushed to lock in gains across several key AI market leaders.While the benchmark Nifty 50 saw a modest decline of 1 percent, the Nifty IT index emerged as one of the weakest sectoral performers on Monday. This highlights the intensity of the selloff specifically within the technology space.
Key Tech Giants Face Declines Amid Profit Booking
Several frontline companies experienced significant drops during this profit-taking session. Wipro was particularly affected, plunging 5.5 percent to Rs 187.4, making it the top loser among stocks in the Nifty 50 index.TCS also saw a decline of 1.9 percent, trading at Rs 2,156.7. Infosys shed 1.3 percent of its value. HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra both traded lower by approximately 1 percent each during the session.
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