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Top Stocks Tumble: TCS, Infosys Lead Losers as Market Loses ₹1.4 Lakh Crore

Major Indian companies, including TCS and Infosys, witnessed a significant drop in market valuation, leading to a combined loss of ₹1.4 lakh crore. IT giants were the biggest losers, while Reliance Industries emerged as the top gainer.

Top Stocks Tumble: TCS, Infosys Lead Losers as Market Loses ₹1.4 Lakh Crore

This week saw a significant correction in the Indian stock market, with the combined market valuation of six out of the top ten valued firms dropping by a staggering ₹1.4 lakh crore. The holiday-shortened week, coupled with some disappointing financial outlooks, sent shockwaves through the market, particularly impacting the IT sector.

 

TCS and Infosys Take the Biggest Hit

Leading the pack of losers were IT majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys. TCS's market capitalization (mcap) witnessed a sharp decline of ₹62,538.64 crore, bringing its current valuation to ₹13,84,804.91 crore. This was the steepest drop among the top ten companies. Infosys also faced a significant erosion, losing ₹30,488.12 crore from its valuation, which now stands at ₹5,85,936.45 crore. Analysts attributed this decline to Infosys's recent revenue growth guidance for FY25, which fell short of market expectations.

 

BSE Benchmark Declines

The overall market sentiment mirrored the performance of these IT giants. The BSE benchmark index, Sensex, witnessed a decline of 1,156.57 points, translating to a 1.55% drop. This broader market correction further fueled the losses for the already struggling IT sector.

 

Not All Doom and Gloom: Reliance and Others Shine

While the IT sector faced significant headwinds, some companies emerged as winners. Reliance Industries, the current leader in terms of market valuation, further consolidated its position by adding ₹4,397.82 crore to its mcap, taking its total valuation to a whopping ₹19,90,195.52 crore.

Following closely behind was HDFC Bank, which witnessed a gain of ₹9,420.17 crore, pushing its mcap to ₹11,63,314.93 crore. Bharti Airtel also showcased strong performance, with its mcap zooming by ₹37,797.09 crore to reach ₹7,30,658.36 crore. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) also joined the gaining pack, with its mcap advancing by ₹1,201.75 crore to ₹6,15,453.90 crore.

 

Market Experts Weigh In

Market analysts attributed the losses in the IT sector to a combination of factors. Recent concerns regarding global economic slowdown and rising inflation have dampened investor sentiment. Additionally, some experts believe that Infosys's lower-than-expected revenue growth guidance might have triggered a correction in the broader IT sector.

 

On the other hand, the gains made by Reliance Industries and others can be attributed to positive investor sentiment surrounding these companies' future prospects.

 

What Lies Ahead for the Market?

The near-term outlook for the Indian stock market remains uncertain. Global economic factors and geopolitical tensions will continue to influence investor sentiment. However, the strong performance of some companies, like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank, suggests that there are still opportunities for investors with a long-term perspective.

It will be crucial to monitor the performance of key sectors like IT and banking in the coming weeks to gauge the overall market direction.


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