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H-1B visa fee hike impact on Indian IT stocks today: Indian equity markets opened the week on a cautious note as investors digested the shock announcement from Washington, a steep hike in the cost of H-1B visas. This comes after the Trump administration raised the one-time fee for new H-1B petitions to an unprecedented $100,000…
Market analysts anticipate continued stability with an upward trend, supported by potential consumption increases as GST rate reductions take effect. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Monday as IT stocks tanked following Donald Trump administration’s H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000. While Nifty50…
Asian markets opened cautiously higher on Monday, while the dollar held steady as investors assessed the US monetary policy outlook after last week’s Federal Reserve rate cut. Adding to the unease, President Donald Trump’s crackdown on worker visas kept sentiment in check, particularly for India’s tech sector.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Lemon Tree Hotels, and Bharti Airtel. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting September 22, 2025:Nifty ViewAs we approach the vibrant Navratri…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting September 22, 2025) are Punjab National Bank, and Larsen & Toubro. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Punjab National Bank 113 130 15% Larsen &…
A sudden spike in H-1B visa fees has thrown the Indian IT sector into uncharted waters. Investors are recalculating risks as a key cost pillar—the US-bound talent pool—faces unprecedented charges, potentially reshaping the profitability of India’s software exporters.US President Donald Trump announced that new H-1B visas will now attract an annual fee of $100,000. A…
Indian IT firm’s US-listed shares fell overnight following American President Donald Trump’s executive order slapping an additional fee on H-1B visa holders. Infosys ADRs dropped 4%, while Wipro slipped 2% on Friday.Nasdaq-listed Cognizant declined 4.7% on Friday, reflecting investor concerns over stricter immigration policies. Experts warn of an immediate impact on profit margins. “The immediate…
Adani Group companies gained over Rs 66,000 crore in market cap in a single session on Friday, fuelled by a buying frenzy following Sebi’s clean chit in the Hindenburg case. The gain marked the best day for the Gautam Adani-led group’s stocks since May, Bloomberg reported.The regulator’s order, which dismissed allegations of stock manipulation and…
Adani Group firms saw their combined market value surge by more than Rs 69,000 crore during Friday’s trading session. Gautam Adani-led Adani Group stocks rallied strongly in trade on Friday after SEBI cleared the companies of Hindenburg-related allegations. The regulatory body’s ruling, which rejected claims of share price manipulation and improper related-party dealings, boosted investor…
India’s stock markets are being propped up largely by consistent mutual fund investments, which are preventing a sharper fall despite heavy outflows, Jefferies has said in a new report.The brokerage noted that without these steady inflows, the high level of equity supply in the market could have triggered a collapse, news agency ANI reported. “Indian…
