IT stocks were the worst hit as the BSE IT index slumped over 22% during the period amid worries around the impact of the recession on margins as well as demand. The realty index was hit equally badly as interest rates began to rise.
Largecaps showing no fundamental change despite market bounce: Nischal Maheshwari
Investors are closely watching sectors like banking, manufacturing, auto distribution, and aviation after a recent rate cut. Analysts see temporary margin pressure for banks and