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Sensex and Nifty pare gains as IT stocks rally

2026-10-21 · 1 source · BusinessLine Markets

In short

Indian shares were higher on Wednesday, but the Sensex and Nifty gave up some early gains. IT stocks helped support the market, and the Nifty was near 23,000.

L&T Technology Services rose 10.5% after it reported higher revenue and profit for the September quarter. The report does not say what will happen next for the broader market.

What the reporting says

Indian equity benchmarks traded higher on Wednesday before paring early gains, with IT stocks leading the move and the Nifty hovering near 23,000. L&T Technology Services jumped 10.5% after reporting September-quarter revenue and profit growth, according to the market summary. The immediate market tone was firmer but mixed, and the broader driver behind the index move was not stated.

Why it matters

Indian equity benchmarks traded higher on Wednesday but trimmed early gains as IT stocks rallied, according to the market summary. The Nifty was near 23,000, while L&T Technology Services surged 10.5% after reporting September-quarter revenue and profit growth. The report points to sector support and stock-specific earnings strength, but it does not state the wider catalyst for the benchmark move.

Touches: L&T Technology Services, Markets, Companies

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