IT stocks rally ahead of TCS Q2 results...

Indian markets are trading weak today (October 8, 2026) after the RBI’s repo rate hike to 5.50%. The Sensex is down over 300 points, Nifty slipped below 22,500, while IT stocks like TCS, Infosys, and HCL Tech are outperforming. Paytm plunged 7% in early trade, and Jubilant FoodWorks, Varun Beverages, and Tata Power are among stocks in focus.

📊 Market Overview Sensex: Down ~325 points at 72,314 Nifty 50: Down ~120 points at 22,483 RBI Impact: Repo rate raised to 5.50%, policy stance shifted to “calibrated tightening” Global cues: US Treasury yields remain elevated; Asian markets weak FIIs: Net sellers (₹6,121 crore on Oct 7) DIIs: Net buyers (₹4,596 crore on Oct 7) 🚀 Stocks in News Today Major Movers Paytm: Fell 7% in early trade, under pressure from regulatory and business concerns Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra: IT stocks gained 1.5–2.5% ahead of TCS Q2 results. Bajaj Finance, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Maruti: Declined up to 0.7% Earnings & Business Updates Jubilant FoodWorks: Q2 revenue up 11.9% YoY; Domino’s India same-store sales growth at 4.1%; added 108 new outlets Varun Beverages: Investing ₹4.1 crore in solar venture Jager Renewables HCL Technologies: Opened new HQ in Johannesburg; expanding Lucknow IT City with ₹500 crore investment Tata Power, Senco Gold, Gujarat Pipavav Port, Allcargo Terminals: Likely to remain in focus due to operational updates 📌 Key Themes Driving Today’s Market Rate-sensitive sectors (banks, NBFCs, autos) under pressure due to RBI hike. IT sector outperforming ahead of TCS results. Energy & infra stocks (Tata Power, Varun Beverages solar investment) in focus for renewable expansion. Consumer stocks (Jubilant FoodWorks, Varun Beverages) showing resilience with strong Q2 numbers.