Wipro surges 2.83% as IT sector rallies on Infosys buyback boost

Company Performance - Wipro Limited shares increased by 2.83% to ₹256.21 during Tuesday's trading session, making it one of the top gainers in the IT sector [1] - The stock opened at ₹249.30 and reached a high of ₹257.17, with trading volumes of 117.62 lakh shares worth ₹300.29 crore [1] Sector Overview - The gains for Wipro coincided with a broader recovery in the IT sector, as the Nifty IT index rose over 2%, with all constituents trading positively [2] - Wipro was the second-best performer in the IT sector, following Infosys, which led the rally with nearly 4% gains after announcing share buyback plans [2] Corporate Actions - On September 9, Wipro allotted 61,954 equity shares under the ADS Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2004 and 163,524 shares under the Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2007 following ESOP exercises [3] Market Sentiment - The sector-wide rally was initiated by Infosys' board decision to consider a share buyback proposal, which boosted investor sentiment across IT stocks [4] - Market analysts suggest that the buyback announcement has raised expectations for similar shareholder-friendly actions from other large IT companies [4] Economic Factors - The weakening rupee, which recently reached an all-time low of 88.36 against the dollar, is providing additional support for IT companies that generate significant revenues from US markets [5] - Despite the recent gains, the Nifty IT index remains down 19% year-to-date, reflecting ongoing concerns over potential US tariffs on software exports and global tech spending softness [5]