Indian markets are experiencing their calmest earnings season on record as traders look beyond Tata Consultancy Services’ disappointing results. Options data reveals the lowest-ever implied volatility for Nifty 50 companies at the start of an earnings period, with traders positioning for just 2.3% average earnings-day moves – the most subdued reading since Bloomberg began tracking this data in 2016. This remarkable market calm suggests investors are taking a broader, more measured view of corporate performance rather than reacting sharply to individual company disappointments.
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TCS Makes Steepest-Ever Job Cuts Amid AI Shift
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., India’s largest private-sector employer, has executed its most severe workforce reduction in history, eliminating 19,755 positions during the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The unprecedented cuts stem from deteriorating US-India relations and the rapid industry-wide transition toward artificial intelligence implementation, signaling a fundamental transformation within India’s massive $280 billion IT services sector that has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth and employment landscape.
about TCS Makes Steepest-Ever Job Cuts Amid AI ShiftNifty Set for Negative Start; TCS, NTPC Green in Focus
Indian benchmark indices are poised for a negative opening on Friday as GIFT Nifty futures trade lower by 36 points at 25,238, signaling potential pressure on the Nifty50. This comes despite Thursday’s mixed performance where the Sensex gained 398 points to close at 82,172 while the Nifty50 declined 135 points to 25,181. Several major developments including TCS’s earnings beat, NTPC Green Energy’s massive renewable push, and Tata Motors’ completed demerger are set to dominate market attention throughout the trading session.
about Nifty Set for Negative Start; TCS, NTPC Green in FocusNewgen Software Surges 6% on €4.2M TCS Deal, Domestic Order
Shares of Newgen Software Technologies Ltd surged 6% to an intraday high of Rs 937.80 on September 25th, propelled by the announcement of two significant contracts secured after market hours the previous day. The company’s UK-based subsidiary signed a €4.22 million Master Service Agreement with Tata Consultancy Services’ Belgium unit, while domestically, it secured a five-year, Rs 21.24 crore order from Kshema General Insurance. These deals underscore Newgen’s strengthening position in both international and Indian software markets, driving positive investor sentiment.
about Newgen Software Surges 6% on €4.2M TCS Deal, Domestic OrderIndian Stock Market Plummets Amid Global Economic Concerns and FII Outflows
Indian equity benchmarks faced significant declines, with BSE Sensex dropping over 800 points and Nifty50 falling below 22,600, marking the fifth consecutive session of losses. This downturn is attributed to global market weakness, declining US consumer confidence, and ongoing foreign investment outflows, as investors remain cautious ahead of key inflation data and Federal Reserve discussions. The total market value of BSE-listed firms decreased by Rs 5.07 lakh crore, reflecting widespread sectoral declines, particularly in IT and financial services.
about Indian Stock Market Plummets Amid Global Economic Concerns and FII OutflowsStock Market Update February 15 2025 Wall Street Holiday and Trends
Wall Street will observe a holiday on February 17 for President’s Day, with the Nasdaq and NYSE closed for trading. The Indian stock market faces challenges, with the Nifty 50 down 13% from its peak, yet experts suggest a potential rebound amid ongoing uncertainties. Notable dividend stocks, including Oil India and HAL, will trade ex-dividend next week, while 48 BSE-listed stocks defied market trends by hitting upper circuit limits despite recent losses.
about Stock Market Update February 15 2025 Wall Street Holiday and TrendsSensex Plummets Over 1000 Points Amid Global Market Turmoil
The Sensex plummeted by over 1,000 points, closing at 76,330, driven by unfavorable global cues, significant FII sell-offs, and a historic low for the rupee against the dollar. Rising Brent crude prices raised inflation concerns, while anticipation of a less favorable Union Budget added to market anxiety.
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