Indian IT stocks surged on Monday, outperforming the broader market. The Nifty IT index reached its highest level since April 23.
The rally was fueled by attractive stock valuations and fresh AI partnerships. Investors built new long positions after a period of underperformance in the sector this year.
Indian IT stocks advanced for a third straight session as a falling rupee improved margins for companies earning in dollars. Positive views on AI implementation roles and reasonable valuations added support despite lingering concerns over artificial intelligence disruptions.
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Indian IT shares fell for a seventh consecutive session as concerns over Anthropic's latest AI model heightened worries about future revenue impacts. Declines in global tech stocks, led by the Nasdaq, added to the pressure on the sector.
India's small-cap stocks surged 17.1% in April, marking their best monthly performance in at least a decade. The Nifty Smallcap 250 index rebounded sharply after a steep sell-off in March. Local investors snapped up undervalued stocks with strong growth potential.
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Asian markets rose on Monday, supported by demand for artificial intelligence stocks despite tensions in the Middle East affecting oil prices.