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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex tumble over 1% as IT rout deepens on AI fears

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex tumble over 1% as IT rout deepens on AI fears

The Nifty 50 fell 1.1% and the Sensex dropped over 1,000 points Tuesday, led by a 4.7% plunge in IT stocks to a 30-month low. Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCLTech, and Wipro lost up to 6.1% amid AI disruption fears and a Jefferies downgrade. Market capitalization dropped by 3.5 trillion rupees. Textile exporters also declined after export incentive cuts.
HCL Tech’s AI-Powered Pivot Ignites Stock Rally – Brokers Say It’s Better Than TCS

HCL Tech’s AI-Powered Pivot Ignites Stock Rally – Brokers Say It’s Better Than TCS

HCL Tech reported Q2FY26 revenue of ₹31,942 crore, up 11% year-on-year, with net profit flat at around ₹4,235 crore, beating analyst estimates. AI services contributed $100 million, about 3% of revenue—a first for an Indian IT firm. New deal bookings rose 44% to $2.56 billion. The company raised its FY26 services revenue growth guidance to 4–5%.

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  • Russell 2000 Hits Correction Territory Amid Oil Price Surge and Economic Worries
    March 20, 2026, 2:58 PM EDT. The Russell 2000 small-cap index has dropped over 10% from its recent peak, marking the first major U.S. benchmark to enter correction territory, defined as a decline between 10% and 20%. The index, initially outperforming in 2026, fell sharply due to a surge in Brent crude oil prices amid the Iran war, highlighting small caps' sensitivity to cyclical sectors and economic downturns. Other major indexes are close behind, with the Dow and Nasdaq down over 9%, and the S&P 500 falling by more than 6%, signaling broader market pressures.
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