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Sensex, Nifty rebound in early trade led by IT firms, HDFC Bank

India's Sensex and Nifty indices rebounded in early trade on Tuesday, led by gains in HDFC Bank and IT stocks. HCL Tech surged 5% after reporting a 21.18% rise in Q2 net profit. Brent crude fell 1.08% to $105.5 per barrel. Asian markets traded lower, and FIIs sold equities worth Rs 1,708.48 crore on Monday.

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Published Oct 13, 2026, 5:23 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Med
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat for HCL Tech drives sector optimism, while broader market sentiment improves.

02

Market read

Short-term bullish move in Indian equities driven by earnings and banking sector strength.

03

What to watch

Currency fluctuations and upcoming RBI policy could temper gains.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: intraday India market

Background

Indian equity indices rose after HCL Tech reported strong quarterly profit and HDFC Bank led gains.

Market effects

Sector

IT sector gains from HCL Tech profit boost may lift peers.

Regional

Sensex and Nifty rebound, indicating short-term bullishness in Indian equities.

Global

Limited; primarily affects Indian market participants.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Profit surge may be priced in; caution on overbuying on short-term rally.

Key entities

  • company
    HCL Tech

    IT services firm reporting 21.18% profit growth.

  • company
    HDFC Bank

    Blue-chip bank contributing to market rally.

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StoryIndian indices surge as IT earnings lift market, HCL Tech posts 21.18% profit jump

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