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Nifty Realty index rose over 2% intraday after a seven-session losing streak, Prestige Estates led gains with 30 percent YoY pre-sales growth in Q3 FY26, IT layoffs have dampened luxury housing demand in key urban centers

* Nifty Realty index rose over 2% intraday after a seven-session losing streak
* Prestige Estates led gains with 30 percent YoY pre-sales growth in Q3 FY26
* IT layoffs have dampened luxury housing demand in key urban centers

Real estate stocks rose, ending Nifty Realty’s seven-session losing streak. Prestige Estates led gains after record pre-sales, while Godrej Properties became India’s top listed residential developer. IT layoffs have hurt luxury housing demand in key urban centers.

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* Nifty Realty index rose over 2% intraday after a seven-session losing streak
* Prestige Estates led gains with 30 percent YoY pre-sales growth in Q3 FY26
* IT layoffs have dampened luxury housing demand in key urban centers

The shares of real estate companies rose in trade on January 16, pushing the Nifty Realty index into the green after a seven-session losing streak.

The <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/indian-indices/nifty-realty-34.html">Nifty Realty index</a> gained more than 2 percent to hit intraday high of 867.65 on Friday, before paring some gains. The index closed 0.35 percent higher at 853.
<h3><strong>Top realty gainers:</strong></h3>
<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/constructioncontracting-real-estate/prestigeestatesprojects/PEP02">Prestige Estates</a> were the top gainer on the index, rising nearly 2 percent to trade at Rs 1,524.10 apiece. This comes after the company announced that it has recorded pre-sales worth Rs 4,183.6 crore during the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026, marking a 30 percent YoY growth.

For the April-December period, the company’s pre-sales surged 122 percent YoY to Rs 22,327.3 crore, marking the highest sales ever achieved by the company and surpassing its previous full-year peak sales.

The firm also announced the launch of Evergreen at Prestige Raintree Park in Whitefield, Bengaluru.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/construction-residentialcommercial-complexes/lodhadevelopers/MD03">Macrotech Developers</a> (Lodha), Oberoi Realty and Godrej Properties shares followed, rising around 1 percent each. <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/constructioncontracting-real-estate/godrejproperties/GP11">Godrej Properties</a> on January 15 announced that it has emerged as the largest listed residential real estate developer in India in 2025 for the second consecutive year, based on key operating metrics of booking value and cash collections.

The firm sold 16,428 homes with a total saleable area of 27.26 million sq. ft. in 2025, supported by 41 successful project launches across India. Its booking value grew 19 percent YoY to Rs 34,171 crore with a CAGR of nearly 44 percent between 2022 and 2025.

Bucking the trend, Anant Raj, <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/constructioncontracting-real-estate/dlf/D04">DLF</a>, Brigade Enterprises and <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/constructioncontracting-real-estate/phoenixmills/PM02">Phoenix Mills</a> shares were trading in the red with marginal losses. Sobha shares however fell more than 1 percent.
<h3><strong>Are IT layoffs behind the recent downturn?</strong></h3>
Indian IT sector has seen <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/real-estate-stocks-fall-for-7th-straight-day-analysts-say-d-street-is-factoring-in-a-slump-due-to-it-layoffs-13772416.html">mass layoffs</a> last year, which have now spilled over to this year. According to analysts, the IT layoffs have impacted housing demand in key areas, thereby impacting the stocks. IT layoffs are likely to be the major reason for the low demand in the luxury segment of urban centers like Bangalore and Hyderabad as they will be discouraging the high-income buyers, said Shashank Gupta, Director, RPS Group.

He added that mid-to-premium housing sales, which have already dropped 15 percent year-on-year, will continue to be affected negatively as the professionals will not be willing to upgrade, opting instead to rent amid such job uncertainties.

"The market has whispered to the executives with Nifty Realty down by 20% from the peaks and talking about the disruption posed by the AI, which also indicates that 30% of the IT jobs that are luxury demand would get stifled due to the automation by 2027. The stock corrections that are expected to be around 5-7% are dependent on the RBI rate cuts and policy revamps that could fuel the market by the second quarter of 2026," the analyst said.

Keshav Mangla, GM Business Development at Forteasia Realty, cited Anarock data to explain that financial tech layoffs of more than 1 lakh since 2024 have already resulted in a 12 percent drop in the demand for Tier-1 cities, thus resulting in developers' difficulties in managing cash flows and having to sell off their inventory.

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Realty stocks snap 7-day losing streak on Godrej Properties, Prestige's strong Q3 biz updates: What lies ahead?

The shares of real estate companies rose in trade on January 16, pushing the Nifty Realty index into the green after a seven-session losing streak.

The Nifty Realty index gained more than 2 percent to hit intraday high of 867.65 on Friday, before paring some gains. The index closed 0.35 percent higher at 853.
Top realty gainers:
Prestige Estates were the top gainer on the index, rising nearly 2 percent to trade at Rs 1,524.10 apiece. This comes after the company announced that it has recorded pre-sales worth Rs 4,183.6 crore during the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026, marking a 30 percent YoY growth.

For the April-December period, the company’s pre-sales surged 122 percent YoY to Rs 22,327.3 crore, marking the highest sales ever achieved by the company and surpassing its previous full-year peak sales.

The firm also announced the launch of Evergreen at Prestige Raintree Park in Whitefield, Bengaluru.

Macrotech Developers (Lodha), Oberoi Realty and Godrej Properties shares followed, rising around 1 percent each. Godrej Properties on January 15 announced that it has emerged as the largest listed residential real estate developer in India in 2025 for the second consecutive year, based on key operating metrics of booking value and cash collections.

The firm sold 16,428 homes with a total saleable area of 27.26 million sq. ft. in 2025, supported by 41 successful project launches across India. Its booking value grew 19 percent YoY to Rs 34,171 crore with a CAGR of nearly 44 percent between 2022 and 2025.

Bucking the trend, Anant Raj, DLF, Brigade Enterprises and Phoenix Mills shares were trading in the red with marginal losses. Sobha shares however fell more than 1 percent.
Are IT layoffs behind the recent downturn?
Indian IT sector has seen mass layoffs last year, which have now spilled over to this year. According to analysts, the IT layoffs have impacted housing demand in key areas, thereby impacting the stocks. IT layoffs are likely to be the major reason for the low demand in the luxury segment of urban centers like Bangalore and Hyderabad as they will be discouraging the high-income buyers, said Shashank Gupta, Director, RPS Group.

He added that mid-to-premium housing sales, which have already dropped 15 percent year-on-year, will continue to be affected negatively as the professionals will not be willing to upgrade, opting instead to rent amid such job uncertainties.

&quot;The market has whispered to the executives with Nifty Realty down by 20% from the peaks and talking about the disruption posed by the AI, which also indicates that 30% of the IT jobs that are luxury demand would get stifled due to the automation by 2027. The stock corrections that are expected to be around 5-7% are dependent on the RBI rate cuts and policy revamps that could fuel the market by the second quarter of 2026,&quot; the analyst said.

Keshav Mangla, GM Business Development at Forteasia Realty, cited Anarock data to explain that financial tech layoffs of more than 1 lakh since 2024 have already resulted in a 12 percent drop in the demand for Tier-1 cities, thus resulting in developers' difficulties in managing cash flows and having to sell off their inventory.

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Defence stocks BEL, Mazagon Dock dropped 2% as tensions eased., Nifty Defence index dropped 1 percent as profit booking hit most sector stocks., West Asia tensions ease, Iran reopens airspace.

* Defence stocks BEL, Mazagon Dock dropped 2% as tensions eased.
* Nifty Defence index dropped 1 percent as profit booking hit most sector stocks.
* West Asia tensions ease, Iran reopens airspace.

Defence stocks like BEL and Mazagon Dock fell up to 2% as easing West Asia tensions led to profit booking. Nifty Defence index dropped 1%, with only four of 18 stocks in the green. Astra Microwave Products was the biggest loser, sliding 3%.

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* Defence stocks BEL, Mazagon Dock dropped 2% as tensions eased.
* Nifty Defence index dropped 1 percent as profit booking hit most sector stocks.
* West Asia tensions ease, Iran reopens airspace.

Shares of defence firms such as Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders fell up to 2 percent on Friday amid easing geopolitical concerns, triggering profit booking in the sector.

The selling pressure pulled down the Nifty Defence index by up to 1 percent, snapping its previous session’s gains. Out of the 18 stocks in the index, only four were trading in the green.

Market participants attributed the decline to profit taking after a short-term, news-driven reaction.

Sunny Agrawal, Head of Fundamental Research at SBI Securities, said "Defence stocks have corrected due to easing geopolitical concerns; however, this is largely a short-term, news-driven reaction. From a long-term perspective, the ability of defence companies to deliver healthy earnings growth remains intact. I do not believe that any easing of geopolitical tensions will lead to a reduction in India’s defence budget. While there may be a temporary sentimental impact due to improved geopolitical conditions, the long-term growth potential continues to remain very strong. Any dip should be viewed as a buying opportunity in quality defence stocks for long-term investors."

Trump said he had been informed that killings during Iran’s crackdown on protests were easing and that there was no current plan for large-scale executions. He adopted a wait-and-see approach after earlier threatening intervention.

Antigovernment protests across Tehran have eased since Monday, when hundreds of thousands of people attended pro-government demonstrations. Iran has also reopened its airspace after a nearly five-hour closure that had disrupted flights across the region amid concerns over possible military action.

According to people inside Iran contacted by Reuters on Wednesday and Thursday, protests appeared to have abated since Monday.

On the stock-specific front, <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/defence/astramicrowaveproducts/AMP01">Astra Microwave Products</a> emerged as the biggest laggard in the Nifty Defence index, sliding up to 3 percent.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/aerospacedefence/bharatelectronics/BE03">BEL</a> and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders declined by up to 2.4 percent and 2 percent, respectively. Cochin Shipyard, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers and Data Patterns (India) also slipped up to 2 percent.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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BEL, Mazagon Dock, other defence shares decline up to 2% on easing geopolitical concerns

Shares of defence firms such as Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders fell up to 2 percent on Friday amid easing geopolitical concerns, triggering profit booking in the sector.

The selling pressure pulled down the Nifty Defence index by up to 1 percent, snapping its previous session’s gains. Out of the 18 stocks in the index, only four were trading in the green.

Market participants attributed the decline to profit taking after a short-term, news-driven reaction.

Sunny Agrawal, Head of Fundamental Research at SBI Securities, said &quot;Defence stocks have corrected due to easing geopolitical concerns; however, this is largely a short-term, news-driven reaction. From a long-term perspective, the ability of defence companies to deliver healthy earnings growth remains intact. I do not believe that any easing of geopolitical tensions will lead to a reduction in India’s defence budget. While there may be a temporary sentimental impact due to improved geopolitical conditions, the long-term growth potential continues to remain very strong. Any dip should be viewed as a buying opportunity in quality defence stocks for long-term investors.&quot;

Trump said he had been informed that killings during Iran’s crackdown on protests were easing and that there was no current plan for large-scale executions. He adopted a wait-and-see approach after earlier threatening intervention.

Antigovernment protests across Tehran have eased since Monday, when hundreds of thousands of people attended pro-government demonstrations. Iran has also reopened its airspace after a nearly five-hour closure that had disrupted flights across the region amid concerns over possible military action.

According to people inside Iran contacted by Reuters on Wednesday and Thursday, protests appeared to have abated since Monday.

On the stock-specific front, Astra Microwave Products emerged as the biggest laggard in the Nifty Defence index, sliding up to 3 percent.

BEL and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders declined by up to 2.4 percent and 2 percent, respectively. Cochin Shipyard, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp;amp; Engineers and Data Patterns (India) also slipped up to 2 percent.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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OMC shares rose as oil prices fell amid eased supply risk concerns., HPCL, BPCL, and IOC shares gained up to 4 percent in trade., Analysts expect strong Q3 results for OMCs due to healthy refining margins.

* OMC shares rose as oil prices fell amid eased supply risk concerns.
* HPCL, BPCL, and IOC shares gained up to 4 percent in trade.
* Analysts expect strong Q3 results for OMCs due to healthy refining margins.

Shares of HPCL, BPCL, and IOC rose as oil prices fell due to eased supply concerns and lower risk of US-Iran conflict. Analysts expect strong Q3 results for OMCs, driven by higher refining margins despite ongoing market volatility.

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* OMC shares rose as oil prices fell amid eased supply risk concerns.
* HPCL, BPCL, and IOC shares gained up to 4 percent in trade.
* Analysts expect strong Q3 results for OMCs due to healthy refining margins.

The shares of oil marketing companies (OMC) jumped in trade on January 16 as oil prices extended decline. This came as concerns around supply risks eased amid lower expectations of a US strike on Iran.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/refineries/hindustanpetroleumcorporation/HPC">HPCL</a>) shares surged nearly 4 percent to trade at Rs 456.50 apiece, snapping a two-session losing streak. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/refineries/bharatpetroleumcorporation/BPC">BPCL</a>) shares meanwhile rose over 3 percent to Rs 367.75 apiece, and Indian Oil Corporation (<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/refineries/indianoilcorporation/IOC">IOC</a>) shares gained around 2 percent to Rs 162.15 apiece.
<h3><strong>Why are oil prices falling?</strong></h3>
Oil prices have extended losses after <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/oil-falls-after-trump-signals-us-response-to-iran-is-on-hold-13773753.html">US President Donald Trump signaled</a> that he may hold off on attacking Iran for now. He said that he has been assured that Iran would stop killing protesters, reducing the likelihood of an immediate US military response to the demonstrations against the government of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and of disruptions to Iranian production and key shipping lanes.

"Despite the steady drumbeat of geopolitical risks and macro speculation, the underlying balance still points to ample supply ... unless we see a genuine revival in Chinese demand or a meaningful bottleneck in physical barrel flows, oil looks range-bound, with Brent broadly hovering between $57 and $67,” Reuters quoted Phillip Nova senior market analyst Priyanka Sachdeva as saying.

Brent crude fell more than 4 cents to $63.72. Analysts however have advised caution, highlighting the volatility still remains high. "While (Iranian supply) risks have eased somewhat, they remain significant, keeping the market nervous in the short term," IG analysts said in a client note, cited by Reuters.
<h3><strong>How will OMCs perform in Q3?</strong></h3>
The state-run OMCs are <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/omcs-likely-to-register-strong-q3fy26-on-higher-refining-margins-13774356.html">likely to register strong Q3 results</a> on the back of healthy refining margins, according to analysts. In the Oct-December quarter of FY26, average oil prices declined by 6 percent on a sequential basis and 10 percent from the same period last year, while retail prices were unchanged.

“Due to elevated product cracks, refining margins will be sharply higher and implied marketing earnings weaker,” Kotak Institutional Equities said in its report.

Motilal Oswal expects the standalone EBITDA for Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum, and Indian Oil to increase 9-18 percent on a sequential basis, due to strong refining margins and receipt of LPG compensation.

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HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares jump up to 4% over oil price decline as US-Iran tensions ease

The shares of oil marketing companies (OMC) jumped in trade on January 16 as oil prices extended decline. This came as concerns around supply risks eased amid lower expectations of a US strike on Iran.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) shares surged nearly 4 percent to trade at Rs 456.50 apiece, snapping a two-session losing streak. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) shares meanwhile rose over 3 percent to Rs 367.75 apiece, and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) shares gained around 2 percent to Rs 162.15 apiece.
Why are oil prices falling?
Oil prices have extended losses after US President Donald Trump signaled that he may hold off on attacking Iran for now. He said that he has been assured that Iran would stop killing protesters, reducing the likelihood of an immediate US military response to the demonstrations against the government of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and of disruptions to Iranian production and key shipping lanes.

&quot;Despite the steady drumbeat of geopolitical risks and macro speculation, the underlying balance still points to ample supply ... unless we see a genuine revival in Chinese demand or a meaningful bottleneck in physical barrel flows, oil looks range-bound, with Brent broadly hovering between $57 and $67,” Reuters quoted Phillip Nova senior market analyst Priyanka Sachdeva as saying.

Brent crude fell more than 4 cents to $63.72. Analysts however have advised caution, highlighting the volatility still remains high. &quot;While (Iranian supply) risks have eased somewhat, they remain significant, keeping the market nervous in the short term,&quot; IG analysts said in a client note, cited by Reuters.
How will OMCs perform in Q3?
The state-run OMCs are likely to register strong Q3 results on the back of healthy refining margins, according to analysts. In the Oct-December quarter of FY26, average oil prices declined by 6 percent on a sequential basis and 10 percent from the same period last year, while retail prices were unchanged.

“Due to elevated product cracks, refining margins will be sharply higher and implied marketing earnings weaker,” Kotak Institutional Equities said in its report.

Motilal Oswal expects the standalone EBITDA for Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum, and Indian Oil to increase 9-18 percent on a sequential basis, due to strong refining margins and receipt of LPG compensation.

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Infosys Q3 earnings lift Nifty IT index by 3%, Infosys shares up 6%, LTIMindtree wins Rs 3,000 crore CBDT AI project for tax analytics modernization, Infosys raises FY26 revenue growth forecast to 3-3.5%, boosting IT sector outlook

* Infosys Q3 earnings lift Nifty IT index by 3%, Infosys shares up 6%
* LTIMindtree wins Rs 3,000 crore CBDT AI project for tax analytics modernization
* Infosys raises FY26 revenue growth forecast to 3-3.5%, boosting IT sector outlook

IT stocks surged after Infosys reported strong Q3 results and raised its FY26 revenue forecast. Nifty IT index jumped over 3%, led by Infosys, LTIMindtree, Oracle Financial, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro. Positive outlook signals stabilizing overseas demand.

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* Infosys Q3 earnings lift Nifty IT index by 3%, Infosys shares up 6%
* LTIMindtree wins Rs 3,000 crore CBDT AI project for tax analytics modernization
* Infosys raises FY26 revenue growth forecast to 3-3.5%, boosting IT sector outlook

The shares of IT companies jumped in trade on January 16 as strong Q3 earnings of Infosys boosted investor sentiment.

The <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/indian-indices/nifty-it-19.html">Nifty IT index</a> jumped more than 3 percent to 39,099.95, emerging as the top sectoral gainer on the market today. The index which was the worst performing sector in 2025, has now recorded the sharpest gains in three weeks.
<h3><strong>Infosys Q3 Results:</strong></h3>
Infosys shares led gains, jumping nearly 6 percent to trade at Rs 1,693 apiece. This comes after <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/infosys/IT">Infosys</a> reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 6,654 crore for Q3 FY26, marking a 2.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) fall from the Rs 6,806 crore net profit reported in Q3 FY25. This however included Rs 1,289-crore one-time cost on account of new labour codes.

The IT major’s revenue from operations meanwhile rose 9 percent YoY to Rs 45,479 crore. The company revised its fiscal ending 2026 revenue growth forecast upwards to 3-3.5 percent, from an earlier estimate of 2-3 percent.
<h3><strong>Other IT gainers today:</strong></h3>
Oracle Financial Services Software and <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/ltimindtree/LI12">LTIMindtree</a> shares gained more than 5 percent each. Notably, LTIMindtree said it has been awarded the Insight 2.0 project by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to build an AI-powered programme for the modernisation of India’s national tax analytics platform. The project, which is expected to be completed within seven years, is valued at around Rs 3,000 crore.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/techmahindra/TM4">Tech Mahindra</a> and Mphasis shares gained around 5 percent each, while Wipro shares were up more than 3 percent. Tech Mahindra and <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/wipro/W">Wipro</a> are set to release their results for the October-December quarter of the ongoing FY26 later today.

Persistent Systems and Coforge shares gained around 3 percent, while Tata Consultancy Services (<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/tataconsultancyservices/TCS">TCS</a>) and HCLTech shares rose over 2 percent each.
<h3><strong>What lies ahead for IT sector?</strong></h3>
Axis Securities remained ‘cautiously optimistic’ for the Indian IT sector. It noted that Infosys’ sequential growth trajectory suggests a stable environment rather than an improving one. “From a near-term perspective, global uncertainties will keep overall growth muted. However, the company’s core efficiencies, investments, and deal momentum across regions will support the overall business over the next couple of quarters,” the domestic brokerage said.

Infosys’ latest print matters because it is less about a one-quarter beat and more about a demand inflection signal, said Harshal Dasani Business Head INVasset PMS. The analyst said that the company raising its guidance and positive management commentary came at time when the market was questioning the durability of the IT cycle. That helped lift the Nifty IT index meaningfully in today’s session and provided a sentiment tailwind to the broader market.

“The setup is encouraging because IT valuations had become more reasonable after underperformance, and even modest upgrades can trigger short-covering. However, a sustained index breakout needs earnings breadth beyond IT—financials, consumption, and industrial capex must also deliver. So, Infosys can be a catalyst for confidence, but new highs are ultimately a function of aggregate earnings visibility and global liquidity,” he added.

A positive earnings outcome and a better outlook help signal that demand conditions in key overseas markets may be stabilizing, which supports overall risk appetite, said Ravi Singh, Chief Research Officer at Master Capital Services. He added that as confidence builds, this could lead to short-term momentum not only in IT but also in other industries.

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IT stocks surge up to 6% on strong Infosys Q3 results, Nifty IT index hits three-week high

The shares of IT companies jumped in trade on January 16 as strong Q3 earnings of Infosys boosted investor sentiment.

The Nifty IT index jumped more than 3 percent to 39,099.95, emerging as the top sectoral gainer on the market today. The index which was the worst performing sector in 2025, has now recorded the sharpest gains in three weeks.
Infosys Q3 Results:
Infosys shares led gains, jumping nearly 6 percent to trade at Rs 1,693 apiece. This comes after Infosys reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 6,654 crore for Q3 FY26, marking a 2.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) fall from the Rs 6,806 crore net profit reported in Q3 FY25. This however included Rs 1,289-crore one-time cost on account of new labour codes.

The IT major’s revenue from operations meanwhile rose 9 percent YoY to Rs 45,479 crore. The company revised its fiscal ending 2026 revenue growth forecast upwards to 3-3.5 percent, from an earlier estimate of 2-3 percent.
Other IT gainers today:
Oracle Financial Services Software and LTIMindtree shares gained more than 5 percent each. Notably, LTIMindtree said it has been awarded the Insight 2.0 project by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to build an AI-powered programme for the modernisation of India’s national tax analytics platform. The project, which is expected to be completed within seven years, is valued at around Rs 3,000 crore.

Tech Mahindra and Mphasis shares gained around 5 percent each, while Wipro shares were up more than 3 percent. Tech Mahindra and Wipro are set to release their results for the October-December quarter of the ongoing FY26 later today.

Persistent Systems and Coforge shares gained around 3 percent, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCLTech shares rose over 2 percent each.
What lies ahead for IT sector?
Axis Securities remained ‘cautiously optimistic’ for the Indian IT sector. It noted that Infosys’ sequential growth trajectory suggests a stable environment rather than an improving one. “From a near-term perspective, global uncertainties will keep overall growth muted. However, the company’s core efficiencies, investments, and deal momentum across regions will support the overall business over the next couple of quarters,” the domestic brokerage said.

Infosys’ latest print matters because it is less about a one-quarter beat and more about a demand inflection signal, said Harshal Dasani Business Head INVasset PMS. The analyst said that the company raising its guidance and positive management commentary came at time when the market was questioning the durability of the IT cycle. That helped lift the Nifty IT index meaningfully in today’s session and provided a sentiment tailwind to the broader market.

“The setup is encouraging because IT valuations had become more reasonable after underperformance, and even modest upgrades can trigger short-covering. However, a sustained index breakout needs earnings breadth beyond IT—financials, consumption, and industrial capex must also deliver. So, Infosys can be a catalyst for confidence, but new highs are ultimately a function of aggregate earnings visibility and global liquidity,” he added.

A positive earnings outcome and a better outlook help signal that demand conditions in key overseas markets may be stabilizing, which supports overall risk appetite, said Ravi Singh, Chief Research Officer at Master Capital Services. He added that as confidence builds, this could lead to short-term momentum not only in IT but also in other industries.

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Nifty Bank index crossed 60,000 for first time in five sessions, up 1 percent, Federal Bank, AU SFB and Yes Bank led gains, Technical analysts see 60,000 as key breakout level for short-term bullishness

* Nifty Bank index crossed 60,000 for first time in five sessions, up 1 percent
* Federal Bank, AU SFB and Yes Bank led gains
* Technical analysts see 60,000 as key breakout level for short-term bullishness

Nifty Bank index rose 1% to cross 60,000 for the first time in five sessions ahead of HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank Q3 results. Federal Bank led gains, while Union Bank and Axis Bank fell. Analysts see 60,000 as a key resistance and 59,300–59,400 as support.

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* Nifty Bank index crossed 60,000 for first time in five sessions, up 1 percent
* Federal Bank, AU SFB and Yes Bank led gains
* Technical analysts see 60,000 as key breakout level for short-term bullishness

The Nifty Bank index surged in trade on January 16, a day before heavyweights HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank released their respective results for the third quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026.

The index gained around 1 percent to 60,160.85 in the morning trading hours of Friday. This marks the first time the index has crossed the key psychological mark of 60,000 in five sessions.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/banks-private-sector/federalbank/FB">Federal Bank</a> shares were the top gainers on the index today, jumping around 6 percent to trade at Rs 261.35 apiece. The lender is set to release its results for the October-December quarter of FY26 today.

AU Small Finance Bank shares gained more than 3 percent, while Yes Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Canara Bank shares gained over 2 percent each. State Bank of India (SBI), IndusInd Bank and Bank of Baroda shares were up over 1 percent, while HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank shares were trading in the green with marginal gains.

Bucking the trend, Union Bank of India shares dropped 2 percent, while Axis Bank shares were trading in the red with marginal losses.
<h3><strong>Technical view on Bank Nifty:</strong></h3>
Aakash Shah, Technical Research Analyst at Choice Equity Broking said that 59,900–60,000 is now a crucial resistance cluster, adding that a sustained move above this could revive short-term bullishness. Notably, the crucial mark has already been broken by the index, On the downside, the analyst believes that 59,300–59,400 is key support, and a break below may trigger further consolidation.

Axis Securities meanwhile said that the trend-deciding level for the day is 59,567. “If Bank Nifty trades above this level, it may rally up to 59810-60039-60282 levels. However, if it trades below 59567 levels, we may witness profit booking in the market, and the index may correct up to 59337-59095-58865 levels,” the brokerage said.

Dhupesh Dhameja, Derivatives Research Analyst at SAMCO Securities, had also suggested that 60,000 was the key resistance level, which is a key breakout level. “From a technical perspective, the index continues to witness buying interest on declines, particularly around the psychologically important 59,500 zone. However, the broader price structure remains range-bound. Nifty Bank is currently oscillating within a wide band of 58,800–60,000, and a decisive move beyond either end of this range is likely to determine the next directional trend,” he added.

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Bank Nifty reclaims 60,000 after 4 days, ahead of ICICI, HDFC Bank Q3 results: Check key resistance levels

The Nifty Bank index surged in trade on January 16, a day before heavyweights HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank released their respective results for the third quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026.

The index gained around 1 percent to 60,160.85 in the morning trading hours of Friday. This marks the first time the index has crossed the key psychological mark of 60,000 in five sessions.

Federal Bank shares were the top gainers on the index today, jumping around 6 percent to trade at Rs 261.35 apiece. The lender is set to release its results for the October-December quarter of FY26 today.

AU Small Finance Bank shares gained more than 3 percent, while Yes Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Canara Bank shares gained over 2 percent each. State Bank of India (SBI), IndusInd Bank and Bank of Baroda shares were up over 1 percent, while HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank shares were trading in the green with marginal gains.

Bucking the trend, Union Bank of India shares dropped 2 percent, while Axis Bank shares were trading in the red with marginal losses.
Technical view on Bank Nifty:
Aakash Shah, Technical Research Analyst at Choice Equity Broking said that 59,900–60,000 is now a crucial resistance cluster, adding that a sustained move above this could revive short-term bullishness. Notably, the crucial mark has already been broken by the index, On the downside, the analyst believes that 59,300–59,400 is key support, and a break below may trigger further consolidation.

Axis Securities meanwhile said that the trend-deciding level for the day is 59,567. “If Bank Nifty trades above this level, it may rally up to 59810-60039-60282 levels. However, if it trades below 59567 levels, we may witness profit booking in the market, and the index may correct up to 59337-59095-58865 levels,” the brokerage said.

Dhupesh Dhameja, Derivatives Research Analyst at SAMCO Securities, had also suggested that 60,000 was the key resistance level, which is a key breakout level. “From a technical perspective, the index continues to witness buying interest on declines, particularly around the psychologically important 59,500 zone. However, the broader price structure remains range-bound. Nifty Bank is currently oscillating within a wide band of 58,800–60,000, and a decisive move beyond either end of this range is likely to determine the next directional trend,” he added.

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