Why are IT Stocks Falling Today? 5 Reasons Behind the Nifty IT Crash

The IT sector faced heavy selling pressure, with the NIFTY IT index falling about 5%. Most tech stocks traded in the red, while the broader market also declined.
- BSE Sensex fell over 900 points.
- NIFTY 50 slipped below 24,000.
Infosys Weak Guidance Hits Sentiment
A major trigger was the sharp fall in Infosys shares, which dropped nearly 6% to a multi-year low.
Although the company reported strong Q4 results, investors were disappointed with its FY27 revenue guidance of 1.5%–3.5%, signalling slower future growth. Large deal wins also declined from $4.8 billion to $3.2 billion, raising concerns about demand.
Broad Sell-Off Across IT Stocks
The weakness spread across the entire sector:
- LTIMindtree, Coforge, Mphasis, Tech Mahindra, TCS, and HCLTech fell over 5–6%.
- Wipro also traded lower.
- Only Oracle Financial Services Software remained mostly flat.
Weak Global Tech Demand
Global demand for IT services remains soft. Key issues include:
- Lower discretionary spending by clients
- Slower decision-making and delayed projects
- AI-led pricing pressure affecting margins
This has reduced confidence in near-term revenue growth.
Read More:Wipro's Attrition Rate Cools to 13.8% with Net Gain of 135 Employees in Q4FY26!
Global Uncertainty Adds Pressure
Geopolitical tensions, especially in West Asia, are increasing market uncertainty. Investors are shifting toward sectors showing stronger growth prospects.
Conclusion
IT stocks are falling due to cautious guidance, weak global demand, falling deal momentum, and bearish market sentiment.
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Published on: Apr 24, 2026, 3:15 PM IST

