Wipro shares surge 3% on over $1 billion Olam deal

Wipro Limited's shares rose 3% after securing a multi-year strategic transformation contract with Olam Group valued at more than $1 billion. The deal includes Wipro acquiring Olam's IT division, Mindsprint. This partnership will enhance Olam's operations across its value chain.

Wipro Limited's share price climbed 3% following the announcement of a major deal with Olam Group. The contract, worth over $1 billion, spans multiple years and focuses on strategic transformation, including AI-driven enhancements. As part of the agreement, Wipro will acquire Mindsprint, Olam's IT division, to support these efforts, as reported by The Economic Times. This move represents a significant expansion for Wipro into the food and agri-business sector, covering operations from farm to fork. The partnership aims to streamline and digitize Olam's entire value chain, bolstering efficiency in its global agri-business operations. Wipro, a leading IT services provider, continues to pursue large-scale deals amid competitive pressures in the industry.

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Illustration depicting panic at Bombay Stock Exchange as markets lose Rs 20 lakh crore amid crude oil surge to $100 from Iran conflict, with falling charts and rupee.
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Indian markets lose Rs 20 lakh crore on crude oil surge

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Crude oil prices surpassing $100 have erased Rs 20 lakh crore from Indian equity markets this week, amid escalating Iran conflict. The rupee hit a record low as foreign institutional investors continued selling, intensifying the downturn. Experts suggest the panic could present long-term buying opportunities.

Despite weakness in the broader market due to escalating Middle East tensions and hawkish US Federal Reserve signals, certain smallcap stocks in India posted strong gains of up to 41% over five sessions. Crude oil prices rose above $110 per barrel, raising inflation concerns. A selective rally highlighted top performers across various sectors.

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Indian IT stocks experienced a brief rebound on Wednesday, halting a five-day losing streak. Analysts, however, caution that this uptick may not last, with persistent bearish sentiments in derivatives. The sector has been under pressure in February amid growing concerns over AI's impact on revenues.

INOX Air Products, a joint venture between US-based Air Products and Chemicals and India's INOX Group, is preparing a $1 billion initial public offering in Mumbai. The company, which produces industrial and medical gases, has appointed Kotak, JPMorgan and Citi as bankers for the offering, sources said.

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OpenAI has raised $110 billion in a funding round valuing the company at $730 billion pre-money, reaching $840 billion post-money. Amazon leads with a $50 billion investment, followed by SoftBank and Nvidia with $30 billion each. The deal strengthens OpenAI's collaboration with Amazon on AI chips and infrastructure.

India's stock markets opened higher on Monday, with the Sensex gaining 87.45 points to 83,965.62 and the Nifty rising 39.40 points to 25,829.70 as of 9:23 am. Eternal IT shares were up 3%. The headline suggested a larger Sensex gain of over 250 points, but the reported figure was lower.

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The White House has made key revisions to the factsheet on the India-US trade deal just hours after its release. These include removing tariffs on certain pulses from the list and changing the $500 billion purchase commitment to an intention. The changes are seen as beneficial for India.

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