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Nifty tops 22,500 as HCL Tech surges on earnings

2026-10-13 · 1 source · BusinessLine Markets

In short

The Nifty climbed above 22,500 after HCL Technologies jumped 7.44% to ₹1,314.00 from ₹1,223.00 following its earnings announcement. HCL Tech was the biggest gainer in the index.

This matters for Indian stock markets because the index got a boost from IT earnings. The broader market was still mixed, and the report does not give the full earnings numbers.

What the reporting says

The Nifty moved above 22,500 as HCL Technologies rose 7.44% to ₹1,314.00 from ₹1,223.00 after its earnings announcement, according to a publisher-supplied summary. HCL Tech was the top Nifty gainer by a wide margin, while the broader market stayed split. The source does not say whether the rally continued or what the full earnings details were.

Why it matters

The Nifty crossed 22,500 after HCL Technologies surged 7.44% to ₹1,314.00 from ₹1,223.00 on its earnings announcement. The move made HCL Tech the top Nifty gainer, even as the broader market remained split. This is important for market sentiment and IT stocks, but the report does not provide full earnings details or say how long the rally lasted.

Touches: HCL Technologies, Markets, Companies

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