From the Sensex firms, Trent, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HCL Technologies, and NTPC were among the biggest laggards.
However, Eternal, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, and Titan were the gainers.
Infosys has emerged as the fastest-growing Indian IT services company, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations with its latest quarterly results. But while Infosys is optimistic about its growth this year, the IT services sector remains wary of persistent macroeconomic challenges.