IT's time to celebrate when chips are down; Nifty IT soars 11.7% to log biggest weekly rally since 2008

The Indian IT sector experienced an impressive surge, achieving its highest weekly increase in 18 years, driven by unexpectedly strong quarterly results from companies like HCLTech. The Nifty IT index jumped 11.7%, amidst falling semiconductor stock prices in Asia. Furthermore, the rupee showed notable strength, closing below the 95-mark for the first time in 38 days, reflecting the effective measures implemented by the Reserve Bank of India.

Oct 17, 2026 - 09:00
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IT's time to celebrate when chips are down; Nifty IT soars 11.7% to log biggest weekly rally since 2008
The Indian IT sector experienced an impressive surge, achieving its highest weekly increase in 18 years, driven by unexpectedly strong quarterly results from companies like HCLTech. The Nifty IT index jumped 11.7%, amidst falling semiconductor stock prices in Asia. Furthermore, the rupee showed notable strength, closing below the 95-mark for the first time in 38 days, reflecting the effective measures implemented by the Reserve Bank of India.

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