Hexaware Technologies shares surged after the IT services firm announced a multi-year partnership with Anthropic to integrate its Claude AI models into its platforms. The tie-up will focus on enterprise AI solutions and deployments across IT operations and software engineering.
NCC shares rose on Friday after the company secured a Rs 1,286.03 crore road construction order in Telangana from Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited. The order, dated October 8, 2026, involves the construction of Radial Road-2 from the Outer Ring Road (ORR) near Budwel to Nacharam on NH-167N, covering Package 1 from Budwel to Shabad.
ITC shares rose after Rajiv Jain-backed GQG sold shares worth Rs 9,395 crore, reducing its stake amid a sharp stock decline. Cigarette tax hikes, inflation and rising oil prices weighed on performance. Investors now await quarterly earnings, while brokerages remain divided on the stocks outlook and valuation prospects.
Brent crude fell 1% to $103, while West Tax Intermediate was down 0.75% to $90.5. In the previous session, Brent crude futures settled $4.08, or 4.1%, higher at $104.28 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $3.21, or 3.6%, to close at $91.49. Both contracts rose more than $5 a barrel at one point, with Brent hitting its highest level since September 29.
