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Wipro shares hit two-month high as revenue beat offsets weak deal bookings

Wipro (WIPR) shares rose 6.2% to a two-month high after reporting Q2 revenue of ₹24,753 crore, up 9.1% YoY but slightly below estimates. Profit fell 1.4% YoY, missing estimates, while deal bookings dropped 22.9% sequentially. The company expects IT services revenue of $2.57B-$2.63B in Q3. CEO Pallia highlighted AI as a long-term growth driver.

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Published Oct 16, 2026, 5:49 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

High
01

Why it matters

The revenue beat offset profit miss, prompting a 6% intraday rally.

02

Market read

Wipro's earnings move adds to the tech rebound and may influence peer valuations.

03

What to watch

Large‑deal bookings fell 58.6%, indicating potential slowdown in high‑value contracts.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

Wipro's Q3 earnings were released after a week of AI‑related tech sell‑off.

Market effects

Sector

Positive for Indian IT services sector as revenue beat may lift peers.

Regional

Supports broader rebound in Asian equities and the Nifty 50.

Global

Contributes to tech rebound on Nasdaq after AI‑driven sell‑off.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Profit miss and weak bookings could signal longer‑term pressure on margins.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Srini Pallia

    Wipro CEO who highlighted AI as a growth driver.

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