Infosys shares plunge 9%, wiping out ₹40,000cr investor wealth
19 Jun 2026

Infosys's shares plummeted by a staggering 9% on Friday, hitting a new 52-week low of ₹1,030 per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The fall wiped out nearly ₹40,000 crore from the company's market capitalization within minutes.

The sharp decline comes after Accenture's lowered revenue guidance sparked fears of declining discretionary IT spending.

Accenture's revenue guidance hits IT firms
Market reaction

Accenture's lowered revenue guidance has sparked fears of declining discretionary IT spending, directly impacting Infosys.

The company's American Depository Receipts (ADRs) fell by 10% overnight in the US, setting the stage for a sharp correction in domestic markets.

This is particularly concerning for Indian IT firms like Infosys that rely heavily on North America for their revenues and often compete with Accenture for large digital transformation projects.

Infosys doubles down on AI investments
Strategic moves

In response to the market challenges, Infosys has been aggressively pushing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The company has invested heavily in AI engineering, data and cloud through platforms like Topaz and Cobalt.

It has also strengthened partnerships with OpenAI, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.

Infosys's management had previously said that deploying AI tools across more than 30,000 developers is helping create new opportunities while mitigating productivity-led pricing pressure.

US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance adds to market pressure
Policy impact

The latest policy outcome from the US Federal Reserve, which took a hawkish stance and fueled expectations of a rate hike later this year, has added to the market pressure.

Although the Fed kept rates unchanged, market expectations shifted sharply.

CME Group's FedWatch tool now shows nearly a 38% chance of a 25 basis-point rate hike by December and nearly 33% probability for a 50 basis-point increase.

Potential impact on Indian IT firms
Future concerns

The potential for higher borrowing costs or persistent inflation in the US could curb discretionary spending by enterprises, affecting demand for technology services.

This is especially relevant for Indian IT firms like Infosys that generate a large share of their business from North America.

The sector has already been volatile this year, amid fears that rapid advancements in AI could disrupt India's IT services model.