Several stocks on the BSE 200 index have seen sharp declines at the start of CY2026 as volatility grips markets. Technology and new-age companies dominate the list of laggards. Coforge, LTIMindtree and Persistent Systems lead the fall, reflecting pressure on IT stocks amid global uncertainty and concerns around rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
These stocks defy market volatility, extend rally beyond US-Iran ceasefire
The US-Iran war, which commenced on February 27, caused significant volatility in the equity markets, impacting key benchmarks. By October, the Nifty 50 index exhibited