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Accenture Warning Sparks Indian IT Stock Rout, Rs 2 Trillion

In a significant development impacting the Indian stock market, IT stocks experienced a sharp downturn following a cautious outlook from global tech giant Accenture. This news, now covered in our 'Insights' section, led to investors losing approximately Rs 2 trillion in wealth as major technology shares saw a broad decline. Companies like TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra faced pressure as concerns over global demand intensified. Accenture's warning specifically triggered a selloff across the Indian technology sector on Friday, affecting valuations and casting a shadow on the earnings outlook for IT firms. This event highlights the sensitivity of the Indian market to global economic signals, particularly concerning AI spending and overall technology sector performance on Dalal Street.