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Infosys (INFY) shares fell 3.6% due to revised growth outlook and cautious analyst views. The company lowered its fiscal 2027 revenue growth forecast to 3.0% from 3.5% in July. Analysts maintained Hold ratings and reduced targets. Broader tech sector pressures and rate concerns also impacted the stock.

Infosys Ltd. and CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. have deepened their partnership through Project QuiltWorks, a coalition aimed at assessing and remediating AI-discovered vulnerabilities. Infosys provides enterprise context to CrowdStrike's technology, helping to address the increased velocity, volume, and vulnerabilities in cybersecurity. The partnership was discussed at Fal.Con, CrowdStrike's annual conference.

Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index shows India leads in AI adoption, with 32% of users as 'Frontier Professionals' using AI for multi-step tasks, double the global average. Companies like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and LTM have rapidly adopted AI tools, reporting productivity gains. Indian workers prioritize quality control and critical thinking, treating AI output as a starting point. (349 characters)

Indian IT stocks fell on August 31, with the S&P BSE IT index down 1.70%. Mastek (-5.82%), Newgen Software (-5.47%), and Infosys (-2.23%) led declines. Broader market weakness contributed to the sector's drop.

A proposed $103,265 H-1B visa fee in the US may reduce Indian IT hiring and push work offshore. The fee, up from $2,000-10,000, aims to cover immigration costs and encourage hiring of American workers. India accounts for 70% of H-1B visas, with 2.83 lakh issued in FY2025. Indian IT firms like TCS and Infosys have seen changes in H-1B approvals. The proposal is open for public comment for 30 days.

Infosys (IN:INFY) opened a special window for transferring and dematerializing physical shares, following a SEBI directive. The window will remain open until February 4, 2027, and the company has published notices in newspapers and on its website to inform shareholders.

India's SENSEX rose 331 points to 77,265, and NIFTY50 gained 85 points to 24,175. Infosys and HDFC Bank led gains. Tata Teleservices, Tejas Networks, and Ola Electric saw significant share price increases due to company-specific news. Asian markets were mixed ahead of a Federal Reserve speech.

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rose, ending a two-day losing streak. The Nifty IT index led gains, up 3.5%, with TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and HCL Technologies rising. Bank Nifty was flat. Metal and pharma sectors performed well, while FMCG, energy, and auto lagged. Brent crude remained above $85 per barrel, and investors await cues from the Jackson Hole symposium.

Infosys paid eligible employees an average 70% variable bonus for Q1 FY27, unchanged from the prior quarter but down 10% from the same period last year. Payouts vary by performance ratings, with the company citing cautious IT spending and modest growth expectations. Infosys reported a 3.9% sequential revenue increase but an 8.6% profit decline, narrowing its FY27 revenue growth guidance.

Nasscom reports Indian IT firms have spent $1.1B to boost US STEM education, partnering with 130+ institutions. The US proposes a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B visas, up from $100,000. H-1B registrations fell 38.5% in FY27, with Indian firms like TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant filing more extensions.