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Nifty clocks fifth session of gains led by IT on Infosys buyback, US rate cut hopes
Infosys led gains in Indias Nifty 50 index, which closed higher for the fifth consecutive session, driven by a 5% surge in Infosys shares following the announcement of a share buyback plan. The IT sector, which accounted for a significant portion of the days gains, benefited from expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut, which could boost technology spending in the U.S., a key market for Indian IT firms. The broader market also saw gains, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both rising by 0.39%. The anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut was fueled by weaker-than-expected U.S. job data.
Infosys Asks Some Staff Back in Office 10 Days a Month, Bucking Global Trend
Indian tech company Infosys Ltd. is asking some of its employees to return to the office for at least 10 days a month, starting from November 20. This policy applies to select employees in entry- to mid-level roles, while other employees are still allowed to work remotely full-time. The move follows controversial comments by co-founder Narayana Murthy that young Indians should work 70 hours a week. Infosyss decision comes as IT service providers globally are encouraging workers to return to the office to boost efficiencies.
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Infosys Trims Sales Forecast as Firms Curb Spending
Infosys Ltd. has revised its sales forecast for the financial year, indicating a continued reduction in corporate spending on software and IT projects. The company now expects revenue to grow between 1% to 2.5% in the year through March 2024, down from its previous forecast of 1% to 3.5%. This comes as Infosys and other IT companies struggle to maintain growth amid higher interest rates and inflation. Infosys is also temporarily halting hiring from campuses due to the demand slowdown.
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Pharma Stocks Lead Gains in Weak Market, Smallcap Indices Trump Benchmarks
Indias stock market had a weak trading session following hawkish projections made by the Federal Reserve, with the market fear barometer India VIX advancing. Pharmaceutical and healthcare stocks performed well, while IT and banking sectors mega-caps exerted pressure. US contracts also saw a decline.
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Cloudyn raises $4m from India's Infosys
Infosys, Indias second largest software company, has made a minority equity stake investment of $4 million in Israeli cloud optimization company Cloudyn. Cloudyn has raised a total of $20.5 million to date, including Infosys investment. Cloudyns systems monitor and optimize cloud deployment for many Fortune 500 companies. This is not Infosys first investment in an Israeli startup, as they have previously invested in CloudEndure. Infosys has had a major presence in Israel since acquiring Panaya for $200 million in 2015.
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India's Infosys expanding Israeli operations - report
Infosys is expanding its operations in Israel and has appointed Jake Klein as VP corporate development in Israel. This move comes after Infosys acquired Israeli enterprise software management start-up Panaya for $200 million and converted it into its Israel development center. Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has personally headhunted Klein from SAP to oversee start-up investments and acquisitions in Israel. Infosys has set aside a quarter of its $500 million Innovation Fund for investments in countries like India and Israel.
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Indian tech giant Infosys buys Israeli firm for $200m
Infosys, an Indian tech service firm, announced its acquisition of Panaya, an Israeli cloud tech firm, for $200 million. This deal allows Infosys to offer upgraded services to customers using databases like SAP and Oracle. The acquisition positions Infosys to bring automation to its service lines and helps reduce costs and shorten time to market for clients. Panaya specializes in helping large enterprises upgrade or make changes to databases. This is the largest tech deal between India and Israel. The acquisition of Panaya will renew and differentiate Infosys service lines and simplify costs and complexities for businesses managing their enterprise application landscapes.
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