IT stocks rise after Accenture’s robust Q1 results lift sentiments for sector

Shares of IT services firms such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and HCL Technologies rose by up to 1% on Friday, following a strong performance by industry leader Accenture. Accenture reported Q1 revenue and profit that exceeded Wall Street estimates and raised its annual forecast, signaling growing demand for IT services and boosting market sentiment for the sector.