Archive · 19 Jun 2025
IT Stocks Fall as US Fed Holds Rates Steady
The US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates the same, which made investors in Indian IT stocks nervous.
This is because the Fed is worried about inflation and isn't planning to lower rates as quickly as expected.
As a result, stocks like LTIMindtree and Tech Mahindra went down.
Experts suggest that the IT sector might not grow as quickly in the near future.
Some companies, like Wipro, are seen as potentially doing better than others.
Indian IT stocks declined on Thursday due to the US Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady.
The Fed's decision signaled persistent inflation and slower monetary easing.
LTIMindtree and Tech Mahindra experienced significant drops in share prices.
Morgan Stanley downgraded Tech Mahindra and upgraded Wipro.
The IT sector faces subdued revenue growth expectations.
- Who
- Investors, IT companies like LTIMindtree and Tech Mahindra, and the US Federal Reserve.
- What
- Indian IT stocks declined after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.
- When
- Thursday, June 19, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai (market)
- Why
- Due to the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on interest rate cuts, reflecting concerns over inflation.
Negative Outlook for the IT Sector
Positive Sentiment for Select Stocks
Market Performance
Negative Outlook for the IT Sector
Declining Stock Prices
Positive Sentiment for Select Stocks
Potential for Rebound
Revenue Expectations
Negative Outlook for the IT Sector
Subdued Revenue Growth
Positive Sentiment for Select Stocks
Strategic Portfolio Rebalancing
- Nifty IT Index
- Ended 1.4% lower
- LTIMindtree
- Dropped 3.5%
- Tech Mahindra
- Declined 3%
- Wipro
- Gained 0.7%
- Morgan Stanley Rating - Tech Mahindra
- Underweight
- Morgan Stanley Rating - Wipro
- Equal-weight