Nifty IT Surges 8% In Three Sessions — Is the Worst Over For India’s IT Sector?

Indian IT stocks saw a strong recovery in early June 2026, with major companies like Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra leading the gains.

The rise comes after a long phase where the sector had been under pressure and underperformed broader markets. This time, the recovery is being supported by improving global tech sentiment, a favourable currency movement, and improving investor sentiment around artificial intelligence-linked demand.

The Nifty IT index rose for three straight sessions on May 29, June 1 and June 2, gaining over 8 per cent, indicating renewed buying interest after months of weakness.

Infosys and TCS were among the biggest gainers during the recent rally, while HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra also attracted strong investor interest.

The buying was not limited to large-cap IT stocks. Companies such as Wipro, Coforge, LTIMindtree, Mphasis, Persistent Systems and Oracle Financial Services Software also advanced, with several mid-cap IT stocks posting even stronger gains during the recovery.

What Is Driving The Sudden Rebound In IT Stocks?

The recent rise in IT stocks is largely due to improving global tech sentiment.

Strong US Tech Earnings Lifts Sentiment

Better-than-expected earnings and guidance from US tech and cloud firms like Snowflake have reassured markets that companies are still spending steadily on cloud, software and artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Ravi Singh, chief research officer (research) at Master Capital Services, said, "The rally has been triggered by strong earnings and upbeat demand commentary from major US technology and cloud companies, including Snowflake, which have highlighted sustained enterprise spending on AI and digital transformation."

He added that this has helped ease concerns that AI could significantly disrupt traditional software services and reduce outsourcing demand for Indian IT firms.

Huang’s Remarks Ease AI Concerns

According to Shashwat Singh, fundamental analyst at Bajaj Broking, the sentiment for IT services companies improved after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s comments, which helped ease concerns around AI disruption.

Speaking at the GTC Taipei 2026 event on June 1, 2026, the Nvidia CEO said, "AI is not going to replace software; it is going to make software more important than ever... Software companies are not being displaced by AI. They are going to be among the biggest beneficiaries of AI."

His remarks reinforced the idea that AI is expanding the role of software rather than shrinking it, shifting investor perception of the sector.

This development, Singh said, with recent reports of skyrocketing AI operating costs that forced several corporations to restrict employee access to AI tools, triggered a significant rally in global software stocks. This provided a much-needed relief rally for the Indian IT space after months of AI-led disruption concerns."

US Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Expectations of possible interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve have also supported IT stocks.

Lower interest rates usually benefit technology stocks because future earnings become more attractive when they are discounted at a lower rate. This has improved global demand for tech shares and also helped Indian IT stocks, which depend heavily on spending by US clients.

Weak Rupee

The weakness in the rupee has also supported Indian IT stocks. Most Indian IT companies earn a large part of their revenue in US dollars. When the rupee weakens against the dollar, those dollar earnings translate into higher revenue in rupee terms, which can help boost both sales and profit margins.

The rupee has depreciated nearly 6 per cent against the dollar so far this year, providing an additional tailwind for the sector.

Attractive Valuations

The sector had been under pressure over the past year due to slower earnings growth, weaker discretionary spending by global clients and concerns that AI could disrupt traditional software and outsourcing businesses. According to Ravi Singh of Master Capital Services, fears of an AI-driven "SaaSpocalypse" earlier this year had led to a sharp sell-off in IT stocks as investors worried that AI agents could replace conventional software and IT services.

As a result, the Nifty IT index slipped into bear territory, falling nearly 33 per cent from its February highs.

While the index has recovered in recent sessions, it still remains well below its all-time high levels. Singh said the sharp correction had made valuations more attractive, encouraging investors to return to the sector and adding momentum to the recent rally.

Can The IT Rally Sustain Its Momentum

The recent rebound has improved sentiment towards the sector, but analysts believe the durability of the rally will depend on how global technology spending evolves, particularly around AI, as well as the trajectory of US interest rates and the ability of Indian IT companies to translate deal wins into sustained earnings growth.

For now, the sector is drawing support from a favourable mix of factors, including strong global technology cues, a weaker rupee, more reasonable valuations and growing confidence that AI could create new business opportunities rather than disrupt existing revenue streams.

However, experts caution that investors should remain selective. Ravi Singh of Master Capital Services, said the outlook has improved, but advised investors to focus on high-quality IT companies with strong AI capabilities and healthy deal pipelines that are better positioned to benefit from the next phase of technology spending.

Shashwat Singh of Bajaj Broking, also expects the sector to remain in the spotlight. According to him, developments related to AI will continue to influence investor sentiment and stock performance, making the sector particularly sensitive to announcements on AI adoption, spending trends and technological advancements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Indian IT stocks rising in June 2026?

Indian IT stocks have rallied on the back of several positive factors. Strong earnings and optimistic demand outlooks from US technology companies have boosted confidence, while fears that AI could hurt software businesses have eased. Expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts, a weaker rupee, and attractive valuations after a sharp correction have also supported the sector's recovery.

How does artificial intelligence affect Indian IT companies?

While investors initially feared that AI could reduce demand for traditional IT services, recent developments suggest AI may create new growth opportunities. Indian IT firms are increasingly securing AI-related projects involving cloud migration, digital transformation, data management and enterprise AI implementation, which could support future revenue growth.

Can the rally in IT stocks continue?

The sustainability of the rally will depend on factors such as global AI spending, demand recovery from overseas clients, US interest rate decisions and the earnings performance of Indian IT companies. Analysts believe sentiment has improved, but investors should focus on companies with strong AI capabilities, healthy deal pipelines and consistent execution.