Nifty IT surges 5.2% to log biggest single-day gain in 17 months

Indian IT stocks experienced a significant increase following HCL Technologies' strong earnings report for the September quarter. The Nifty IT index rose by 5.2%, marking its largest gain in 17 months. All 10 components of the index ended higher, with HCL Technologies leading the gains. Concerns over artificial intelligence adoption have impacted investor sentiment, although a stronger dollar provided additional support.