As much as Rs 5.7 lakh crore evaporated from the sector in just eight trading sessions and the Nifty IT index crashed 19% in the short span. The selloff wasnt restricted to the two, IT bellwether plunged to its over 5-year low on Friday. Coforge, LTIMindtree, HCL Tech, and Mphasis also slipped up to 4%.
Over the five trading sessions leading up to February 13, the Sensex benchmark ended in the red, falling 1.14% or 954 points to close at 82,627. The index declined in three out of the five sessions. During the same period, around 12 stocks in the BSE500 index recorded losses in each of the five consecutive trading sessions. (Data Source: ACE Equity).
Wealth managers say firsttime mutual fund investors, and those shifting money from fixed income products , should construct their portfolios gradually rather than committing large sums at once. A paced approach, they say, helps investors align choices with goals, time horizons and risk appetite, as reported by ETBureau.
The key mainboard issue to watch will be Gaudium IVF & Women Health, which will open for subscription on February 20 and close on February 24. The company is expected to list on BSE and NSE on February 27, with allotment likely to be finalised on February 25.
This defence fund sold around 2.53 lakh shares of The Anup Engineering from its portfolio in January worth market value of Rs 56.91 crore. (Source: ACE MF)
Alphabet's recent $31.51 billion global bond sale highlights strong investor demand for AI hyperscalers, but raises concerns over a lack of investor protections. The "century" bond and similar offerings from tech giants like Oracle and Meta omit crucial covenants, potentially setting a precedent for future debt issuances.
The S&P 500, the Nasdaq and the Dow all declined for the week with technology stocks on a roller-coaster ride due to uncertainty about the extent to which profits could be disrupted due to AI competition and the hefty spending needed to support the technology.
Sebi chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey highlighted the dual nature of AI in securities market regulation, acknowledging its power for surveillance while warning of risks like opacity and bias. He emphasized the need for regulation to shift from supervising institutions to systems and technology, advocating for anticipatory, resilient markets.
India is becoming a key player in AI-driven financial innovation, according to LSEG CEO David Schwimmer. He highlighted the country's digital infrastructure and talent as crucial for transforming global capital markets. Schwimmer emphasized that data integrity is paramount for trusting AI outcomes and driving responsible adoption across the industry.
Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Nifty and Sensex falling 1.3% and 1.1% respectively for the week. A sharp selloff in IT stocks, triggered by AI disruption fears in the US economy and rapid job losses, led the decline. The IT index saw its steepest weekly losses in 10 months, wiping out substantial market value.
