Indian IT Stocks Eye Best Week in Nearly Two Decades on Robust Q2 Earnings

Indian IT stocks surge toward their biggest weekly gain in 18 years, driven by strong Q2 earnings and a global pullback from AI shares. Read more on Policy W...

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October 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New Delhi, India — Indian information-technology equities marched toward their most lucrative weekly performance in 18 years on Friday, fueled by better-than-expected quarterly revenues from prominent software exporters and a broader global pullback from artificial intelligence-linked equities.

The Nifty IT index surged nearly 12% over the course of the week, establishing itself as the top-performing sectoral gauge and restoring market confidence in a heavily pressured sector. Leading firms such as Tech Mahindra and Wipro registered substantial advances following their latest financial disclosures.

The sharp sector turnaround added Rs 2.6 lakh crore in market valuation as investors rotated back into software exporters. Positive management commentary and favorable September-quarter outcomes, anchored by strong results from HCLTech, catalyzed the notable recovery.

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Domestic equities also experienced a powerful rebound on Tuesday, with the Sensex climbing 1,109.10 points to conclude at 73,033.78, while the Nifty advanced 358.60 points to finish at 22,721.95. This rebound successfully erased previous losses, marking the Sensex’s largest single-day surge in four months.

Market sentiment found additional support from a stabilizing rupee and comments from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicating the administration’s willingness to engage with stakeholders regarding taxation policies. Nevertheless, ongoing questions surrounding future artificial intelligence adoption and sustained earnings growth remain key factors for the market.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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