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Shares of IT companies, including Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies and other tech majors, rallied on Thursday, lifting the Nifty IT index nearly 4% after a four-session slump that had dragged the sectoral gauge to a fresh 52-week low.

Coforge shares surged around 5%, while Infosys, Mphasis, HCL Tech and Persistent Systems gained about 4% each. LTI Mindtree and TCS advanced nearly 3% apiece, while Tech Mahindra and Oracle Financial Services rose around 2%. Wipro added nearly 1% in early trade.

The Nifty IT index climbed nearly 940 points, or about 4%, to 26,710. The rebound follows a nearly 7% decline over the previous four sessions, during which the index had fallen to a fresh 52-week low of 25,699 on Wednesday.

Why are IT stocks rising today?

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation expectations and risks have eased in recent weeks. He added that he would stick firmly to the US central bank’s 2% inflation target and disappoint anyone expecting a looser monetary policy stance.”If people thought this central bank was going to be comfortable with an inflation objective above 2%, they would be disappointed,” Warsh told a European Central Bank panel in Sintra, Portugal. “We have been an independent central bank for a long time. We are going to be an independent central bank at this moment, and you will see no changes on that.”

His comments come as global investors remain concerned about the possibility of multiple rate hikes by the US central bank following its hawkish tone at the last policy meeting. In the first FOMC meeting under Warsh’s tenure, the Fed acknowledged that inflation remained “elevated relative to the Committee’s 2% goal”, attributing it in part to supply shocks that had driven price increases in certain sectors, including energy.

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IT companies derive a significant portion of their revenue from the North American market. Rate hikes or a spike in inflation in the US can weigh on discretionary spending, which, in turn, may affect the sector’s growth prospects.Today’s rally in IT stocks came after Warsh’s comments offered some relief to investors. Traders are now pricing in roughly a 64% probability of a rate hike in September, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

Nomura expects IT firms to see ‘anaemic’ growth in FY27

While Nomura believes the long-term addressable market for Indian IT companies will continue to expand, it expects near-term growth to remain anaemic. In its latest note, the brokerage said Indian IT services firms, especially large-cap players, are facing a “perfect storm of two key headwinds”.

The first is macro uncertainty stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the outlook for interest rates, particularly in the US, which is keeping client spending subdued at the margin.

Nomura also noted that when clients’ technology spending is not growing, competition among IT services companies intensifies, with the economic gains from AI being passed on to customers. With firms such as Accenture indicating that the impact of the conflict on growth could persist in the near term, the brokerage expects FY27 to remain another subdued year for the sector.

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The international brokerage expects the upcoming earnings season to be subdued for IT companies, with most large-cap players likely to report weak quarterly growth. It expects Wipro to post the weakest performance, with revenue declining 1.3%, while Tech Mahindra is projected to lead the pack with 1% growth.

“We expect mid-caps, in general, to continue posting stronger growth than large caps. We do not expect any changes to the annual guidance from Infosys and HCL Tech, and expect Wipro to guide for -1% to +1% revenue growth in Q2 FY27,” it added.

Nomura has lowered its revenue growth estimates by 100-200 basis points for FY27 and FY28.

(With inputs from agencies)

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U.S. stocks are set to close out a blockbuster quarter with fresh momentum.

Major indexes are marching toward their best quarterly gains in years. The S&P 500 was up 14% through Monday, and the Nasdaq had jumped 20%-the biggest quarterly rallies for both since the second quarter of 2020.

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ET Intelligence Group: From 52-week low to 52-week high, within three months: stocks of 10 companies with market cap above ₹10,000 crore have achieved this feat helped by robust March quarter performance, stellar FY27 outlook, and in some cases strategic partnerships and fund raising. Additionally, majority of these companies continue to trade below their respective three-year and five-year valuation multiples despite the strong momentum in their stock prices in a short period. According to an analysis by ETIG, these companies have yielded 22-65% returns from their 52-week lows in a short span of three months. The list includes Pidilite Industries, Tata Communications, Tata Capital, Zydus Lifesciences, SKF India, and Amagi Media.

Pidilite Industries, makers of Fevicol and FeviQuick adhesives, hit a 52-week high of ₹1,620 on June 25 from a low of ₹1,259.5 on April 06 driven by a revival in sales volume across retail and industrial markets in the March quarter. It also reported a 300 basis point operating margin expansion to 23% amid lower raw material costs. The stock has clocked a 26% gain so far from the lows hit in April.

Tata Communications has gained over 50% from the 52-week low of ₹1,323 hit on April 02 following multiple factors including expectations of growth revival in FY27 aided by improving operating leverage after net profit dropped by 21% past fiscal year, recent fund raising at attractive interest rate to fund short term requirements and positive scenario for enterprise communications demand.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI), a public sector company that provides consultancy for coal and minerals mining, has undergone a major rerating. The company listed publicly on March 30 at a discount to offer price of ₹172 and sank to a 52-week low ₹150.3 on April 07. A strong fourth quarter performance and attractive valuation catapulted the stock to a peak of ₹267.9 on June 24. It currently trades at around ₹248, gaining 65% from the lows.

Amagi Media, which offers software solutions to global broadcasters and video streaming services, has also gained 65% from the 52-week low level amid expectations of a 15-20% increase in net profit for FY27.

A new Costco warehouse and gas station are one step closer to coming to Downey, California, after city leaders approved a development agreement for the project, though not everyone is convinced the area needs another location.

The Downey City Council recently voted to move forward with plans for the new warehouse on Firestone Boulevard. City officials say the development is expected to create hundreds of jobs and generate new revenue for public services.

Mayor Pro Tem Horacio Ortiz Jr. praised the project in an Instagram post, calling it an investment in the city’s future.

“The Costco project will create hundreds of jobs, generate new revenue for essential city services, and strengthen our city’s future,” Ortiz Jr. wrote.

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The announcement drew mixed reactions from residents, with several questioning why another Costco is needed when warehouses already operate in nearby cities of Norwalk and Lakewood.

“Do y’all really need a Costco when the one at Norwalk is a 15 minute drive away?” one commenter wrote.

Another added, “We want a Trader Joe’s not another Costco.”

Others welcomed the project, arguing nearby Costco locations are often overcrowded and difficult to navigate.

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“The Norwalk Costco has been a nightmare since they redid the parking lot,” another resident wrote. “Happy to welcome one to Downey.”

According to local reports, the project includes relocating the existing Downey Nissan dealership before construction begins on the new Costco. The warehouse and gas station would be built on roughly 13.6 acres that include the former All American Home Center site and the current dealership property.

Ticker	Security	Last	Change	Change %
COST	COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP.	924.67	-10.80	-1.15%

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The redevelopment package is expected to cost about $10.5 million and involves Costco Wholesale Corp., Downey Nissan and the owners of the surrounding properties.

The retailer still faces several steps before construction can begin. The project must complete a California Environmental Quality Act review and the city’s entitlement process, which officials expect to take up to a year. Construction of the relocated dealership and the new Costco warehouse would follow, putting the store’s opening several years away.

In the Nifty 500 pack, 15 stocks saw their closing prices cross above their 200-day moving average (DMA) on July 1, 2026. Of these, we have highlighted the top 9 stocks that gained more than 3% in the previous trading session, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. Traders use the 200-day daily moving average (DMA) as a key indicator to determine the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:

As many as 33 stocks have effectively fixed July 3 as the record date for their respective dividends, making today the last day for interested investors to buy the shares for the payouts.

Under SEBI’s T+1 settlement cycle, investors must purchase a company’s shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the shares are credited to their demat accounts in time, and they become eligible for the corporate action. Therefore, today is the last opportunity for investors to buy the shares so that they are credited to their accounts by Friday, making them eligible for the dividends.

Mahindra & Mahindra dividend

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is among the most notable names on the list. The automaker has fixed Friday as the record date for its highest-ever final dividend worth Rs 33 per share. This comes after the company paid a dividend worth Rs 25 last year and Rs 21 in 2024.

The XUV and Scorpio maker has declared 28 dividends since May, 2001. The stock has a dividend yield of 0.81%.

Tech Mahindra, Union Bank, Shriram Finance dividend

Tech Mahindra has also fixed Friday as the record date for its final dividend of Rs 36 per share. Union Bank of India and Shriram Finance meanwhile will turn ex-record date for their respective final dividend of Rs 5 per share and Rs 6 per share.

Bharat Forge will pay a dividend of Rs 6.5 per share, while Escorts Kubota will pay a dividend of Rs 33 per share. Max Healthcare, Raymond Realty and Redington meanwhile will turn ex-record date for dividend payouts worth Rs 2, Rs 2 and Rs 6 respectively.

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Other stocks turning ex-record date for dividends

Swaraj Engines accounts for the highest dividend payout at Rs 110 per share, followed by JSW Dulux at Rs 50 per share.

Other companies which will effectively turn ex-record date for their respective dividends tomorrow include Akum Drugs (final dividend of Rs 1 per share and special dividend of Rs 2 per share), Alufluoride (Rs 4 per share), Balaji Amines (Rs 11 per share), BF Investment (Rs 10 per share), Biocon (Rs 0.5 per share), Can Fin Homes (Rs 8 per share), Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (Rs 1.5 per share), DCM Shriram Industries (Rs 0.4 per share), Exide Industries (Rs 2 per share), Gloster (Rs 20 per share), Greenlam Industries (Rs 0.4 per share), Indus Finance (Rs 0.6 per share), Kirloskar Pneumatic Company (Rs 8.5 per share), Onward Technologies (Rs 8 per share), Sagarsoft (Rs 1.5 per share), SKF India Industrial (Rs 10 per share), SKF India (Rs 40 per share), SML Mahindra (Rs 23.5 per share), Thermax (final dividend of Rs 14 per share and special dividend of Rs 6 per share), Transcorp International (Rs 0.4 per share), Welspun Enterprises (Rs 3 per share) and Siddhika Coatings (Rs 4 per share).

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