IT SERVICES SECTOR
F&O Talk | Caution suggested amid record highs, focus on value opportunities: Sahaj Agarwal of Kotak Securities
The Indian equity market witnessed a positive week as both the Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty indices ended in the green. The Nifty 50 gained 1.3% to close at 24,323, while the Bank Nifty rallied 0.61% to settle at 52,660.
Mazagon Dock m-cap tops Rs 1 lakh crore
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' market cap crosses ₹1 lakh crore as stock hits record high. Defence sector stocks rally on inflows from new funds and budget expectations. Analysts recommend holding investments at current valuations.
HDFC Bank leads financial sector rally, powering D-Street to all-time highs
The 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex reached a record high of 80,074.3 before closing the session at 79,987, up by 545 points or 0.69%. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty hit a peak of 24,309.15 before ending the day at 24,287, gaining 163 points or 0.67%.
June services activity gets export push, PMI at 60.5
India's services sector saw robust growth in June, driven by a record surge in international sales and strong demand, according to HSBC’s PMI, which rose to 60.5. Employment grew at its fastest pace in 22 months. Despite rising market uncertainties, service providers remain optimistic about future business activity.
Infra cos step up hiring betting on govt focus on sector
India's infrastructure sector is hiring millions in unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labor segments, with expectations that the new government will continue investing in infrastructure development, including highways, roads, and airports. An estimated 9.8 million jobs are expected to be created in FY25, driven by strategic investments and ambitious plans for transportation and logistics development.
Indian software sector earnings will remain modest in Q1: here’s why
Infosys and LTIMindtree are expected to lead a modest increase in average growth for Indian software service providers in the first quarter of FY25. However, previous top performers, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCLTech, may see pressure on profits and margins as they work to reignite growth.
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IT stocks: A comeback which just needs a bit more confirmation; 7 stocks with an upside potential of up to 23%
Just before the expiry of the June series contract, bulls were seen in a segment of the market which has been long ignored by them — IT stocks. Because the upward movement was taking place at the end of expiry, one could not rule out the element of short covering. If one looks a bit deeper in the trend in IT stocks, two things have become clear. That while the news and opinion has been negative, the price action has not been so bad as has been painted. Now let's look at what happened in the IT sector and why there could be a case for contrarian buying. Yes, the sector has some headwinds which not many had thought would appear two years back. But the bigger question is whether this phase of underperformance is about to get over or not. It might be time to shed the bias of negativity around large IT players.
Extent and frequency of tariff revisions crucial for financial health of telcos
Following the increase in tariffs, the stock of Reliance Industries rose by 2.3% on Friday to close at Rs 3,131.9. On the other hand, stocks of Bharti Airtel and VIL were under pressure, falling by 1.8% to Rs 1,445.4 and by 3.4% to Rs 17.9 in that order amid profit booking after a recent surge in their prices.
Retail loans moderate for the 10th straight month
The Reserve Bank of India reported that bank lending to the retail sector moderated for the tenth consecutive month in May, reaching 17.8% from 19.1% a year ago. Corporate loans grew faster at 8.9% compared to 6% in May 2023. Non-food bank credit saw a 16.2% growth in May 2024 compared to 15.5% a year ago.
IT union seeks probe on DXC Technology's 4,800 campus onboarding delays
Data from the IT employee union NITES showed that India’s leading IT firms including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and LTIMindtree have delayed joining dates of than 10,000 freshers. Harpreet Singh Saluja, president at NITES said these young professionals well-being and careers are at risk, we have asked the ministry to act as soon as possible.
Indian financial services sector is experiencing a significant upswing: Inventure Growth & Securities’ Kanji B Rita
India's financial services sector is poised for sustained growth. By leveraging the demographic advantage, embracing technological advancements, and prioritizing financial inclusion, a robust and inclusive financial ecosystem can be built, says Inventure Growth’s Kanji B Rita.
Looking at a Goldilocks scenario for corporate earnings? Mukul Kochhar is betting on 3 sectors
Mukul Kochhar says growth will be structurally higher by a percent, percent-and-a-half and one factor is the current account surplus which should get us into a more stable economic growth cycle. I feel that the private capex cycle is going to be very strong and going to focus a little bit on manufacturing.
80% of marginal farmers in India affected by adverse climatic events: Report
According to the report, nearly 43 per cent of the surveyed farmers lost at least half of their standing crops. Rice, vegetables, and pulses were particularly affected by uneven rainfall. In the northern states, paddy fields often remain submerged for more than a week, destroying newly planted seedlings.
In 10 years, India no longer a charity case, it's the driving force of world economy: Sanjeev Sanyal
There are no such things as poor people. They are poor places. Say two brothers grew up in Moradabad. One of them stays back in Moradabad and another went off to Dubai. After five years, one person will be earning a lot more than the other. Why does this happen? It is because places matter, says Sanjeev Sanyal
Not AI, IT hiring not picking up because of global slowdown in IT spend: Ramani Dathi, Teamlease Services
Ramani Dathi says there is no major uptick as far as demand for IT pros is concerned. There are a few set of clients, especially the GCCs and to some extent, who are able to maintain the current run rate of revenues and headcounts for Teamlease, but to show a massive growth or a double-digit growth, the IT services hiring has to be back on track.
RBI urges banks to address credit gaps for underserved sectors
Despite India's progress in banking access, micro and small business units, marginal farmers, and self-help group members still lack institutional credit and comprehensive financial services, as highlighted by the Reserve Bank of India.
Going forward, expect good growth from Aadifidelis Solutions: Shikhar Aggarwal, BLS International
Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint MD, BLS International Services talks about inclusion in Nifty tourism index, synergies from buying stake in Aadifidelis Solutions and more. Aggarwal also discusses the major contract renewals which are expected in the next six to nine months. He also says that in one, one-and-a-half years, multiple contracts are expected from European and North American markets
Will prefer to focus on domestic sectors vs external facing sectors: Sunil Koul
I mean there is obviously the broader structural kind of under penetration story behind it, but I think the sector had not done well in the last a couple of years because of these issues and both in terms of numbers but also in terms of the regulatory overhang.
Trai suggests infrastructure status, single-window clearance for broadcasting sector
In July 2023, the ministry of information and broadcasting had urged Trai to provide its inputs for the formulation of the NBP. The Trai had issued a consultation paper on NBP seeking stakeholder comments in April. While suggesting steps to grow the TV and radio footprint in the country, the regulator has also asked the MIB to establish a credible audience measurement system for TV, radio, and OTT.
Payoneer Elevate empowers 500+ service export SMBs on their global expansion journey
Payoneer Elevate 2024 marked the 8th edition of Payoneer’s global flagship event in India, empowering entrepreneurs, founders, and growth leaders of service export businesses on their journey towards global expansion. Held on April 18, 2024, in the capital city, Payoneer Elevate 2024 delivered domain-focused knowledge sessions for over 500 Indian Small- and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) aiming for global growth. Here's how Payoneer is leading the transformation of cross-border payments to support Indian SMB exports.
FIIs bought stocks from these 4 sectors ahead of election results
In May, FIIs were net sellers, yet invested over Rs 11,000 crore in 4 sectors: capital goods, consumer services, realty, and telecom, ahead of Lok Sabha election results. NSDL data reveals top buys in capital goods at Rs 6,024 crore, followed by consumer services, realty, and telecom. Financial services and IT bore the brunt of FII outflows.
Trai reviewing norms for inactive landline and mobile connections, seeks feedback
The telecom regulator is seeking input on defining inactive landline and mobile connections as part of a discussion paper for a revised national numbering plan. It also seeks industry suggestions on reusing numbering resources from inactive connections.
SAS India business to grow faster than other markets, top executive says
The company aims to upgrade its 400-odd customers to its generative AI platform SAS Viya over the next one year, Riad Gydien, executive VP and chief sales officer at SAS, told ET.
Nifty IT ready for a U-turn, says JM Financial, puts weight behind largecap
After remaining an underperformer in the current calendar year, Nifty IT (NSEIT) might be ready to take a U-turn, believes JM Financial, suggesting that it was time to start putting weight on the large cap stocks in this sector.
Services activity growth eases to 5-month low in May
India's services sector output growth moderated in May, reaching its lowest level in five months, according to the HSBC India Services Business Activity Index. The index slipped to 60.2 from 60.8 in April, indicating a softening in services activities due to factors like severe heat waves and price pressures. While domestic new orders eased slightly, they remained robust, supported by strong demand conditions and successful advertising. Export demand also provided support, with new orders rising at the fastest pace in nearly a decade.
US dollar gains after stronger-than-expected services sector data
The Institute for Supply Management said its nonmanufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 53.8 last month from 49.4 in April. May's reading, the highest since August, overshot estimates of all 59 economists in a Reuters poll that had pegged the median expectation at 50.8.
Job demand in renewable energy sector surges 23.7 pc in FY24: Report
The renewable energy sector is seeing a rise in demand for roles like solar PV technicians, wind turbine installers, roofers, and storage operators, in addition to a decline in attrition rates to 33.5% in FY24.
Yields pare losses as services sector rebounds
The business activity index is "really driving that whole index higher," said Ellis Phifer, managing director of fixed income research at Raymond James in Memphis, Tennessee.
US services sector activity beats expectations in May
Activity in the US services sector rebounded in May, surpassing expectations, with the ISM services index rising to 53.8%. Chair Anthony Nieves noted higher business activity, new orders growth, and employment challenges.
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