Nifty IT index plunges 3.2%, posts biggest single-day fall in 3 months

The Nifty IT index experienced its largest single-day drop in three months on Wednesday. Several IT stocks saw significant declines, reversing recent gains in the market. Renewed risk-off sentiment and US interest rate hike worries triggered the broad sell-off. Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices also contributed to the pressure on IT firms. Concerns over H-1B visa costs and generative AI disruption added to the challenges.

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