The Nifty IT index hit a record high on Tuesday, rising 1.4% to 44,240, with all 10 constituents in the positive. Infosys led with a 2.4% increase, followed by gains in other major stocks. Despite broader market selling in November, the index has risen over 9% this month and 23.7% year-to-date, outperforming the Nifty 50.
Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, Nalco and other metal stocks slide up to 5%. Here’s why
Metal stocks tumbled up to 5% on Monday, with the Nifty Metal index falling over 2% amid a decline in metal prices and rising expectations