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Infosys Hits 6-Year Low, Market Cap Dips Below Rs 5 Trillion

Infosys shares faced intense selling pressure, plummeting to an over six-year low during intra-day trade. The stock's sharp decline has erased around 25% of its value so far in calendar year 2026, significantly underperforming the Nifty 50. This sell-off pushed the IT giant's market valuation briefly below the Rs 5 trillion mark. Investors now await the company's board meeting in April, where audited results and a final dividend will be considered.

Key Points: Infosys Stock at 6-Year Low, Valuation Below Rs 5 Trillion

  • Stock hits over 6-year low
  • Market cap falls below Rs 5 trillion
  • Shares down ~25% in 2026
  • Board meeting scheduled for April
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Infosys stock hit 6-year low, market valuation drops below Rs 5 trillion

Infosys shares plunge to a 6-year low, eroding market cap below Rs 5 trillion amid growth concerns. Stock down 25% in 2026.

Infosys stock hit 6-year low, market valuation drops below Rs 5 trillion
"The correction reflects growing concerns over the company's revenue growth outlook amid an uncertain demand environment."

Mumbai, March 17

Shares of Infosys came under sharp selling pressure on Tuesday, with the stock hitting an over six-year low during intra-day trade.

The stock slipped as much as 3 per cent to Rs 1,215.15 on the BSE, falling below its previous low of Rs 1,215.45 recorded in April 2023. This marks its weakest level since December 2020.

The recent fall has been significant. So far in calendar year 2026, Infosys shares have declined around 25 per cent, much steeper than the 11.4 per cent drop seen in the Nifty 50.

The correction reflects growing concerns over the company's revenue growth outlook amid an uncertain demand environment.

The sharp decline in share price has also eroded the company's market value. During the session, Infosys' market capitalisation slipped below Rs 5 trillion, touching around Rs 4.93 trillion.

However, by afternoon trade at around 1: 35 PM, the stock recovered slightly to Rs 1,234, down 1.3 per cent from its previous close, with market capitalisation hovering near the Rs 5 trillion mark.

In last five days, the shares have delivered a negative return of 4.69 per cent to its investors. In past month, the stock tumbled over 11.3 per cent.

In last six months, the shares dropped nearly 19 per cent. On year-to-date (YTD) basis, Infosys fell more than 24 per cent.

However, in last one year, the drop is nearly in the same range with dropping over 22.5 per cent.

Meanwhile, the company has scheduled a board meeting on April 22 and 23, 2026.

During the meeting, the board will consider and approve the audited financial results for the quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026. It will also discuss the recommendation of a final dividend for the financial year.

- IANS

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Priya S
My father invested in Infosys for my education years ago. Seeing it at a 6-year low is disheartening. It feels like the golden era of Indian IT might be facing serious headwinds. The global demand environment is tough, but we need our flagship companies to navigate this better.
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Rohit P
Time to average down? Or time to exit? That's the big question for retail investors like me. The dividend announcement might provide some short-term relief, but the core issue is revenue growth. The board needs to communicate a clear turnaround plan.
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Sarah B
Working in the tech sector, I see the challenges firsthand. Clients are cutting costs and delaying projects. While Infosys's fall is steep, it reflects a sector-wide issue. However, a 25% drop YTD is concerning and suggests company-specific problems too. The market is rarely wrong.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think the leadership has been too slow to adapt. While they talk about AI and digital, the execution on ground and winning large deals seems lacking compared to TCS. The stock price is a report card, and right now, it's showing poor grades. Hope they use this low as a wake-up call.
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Karthik V
Below 5 trillion market cap! That's a psychological blow. This was a company that defined India's rise in IT. It's still a giant, but the sheen is definitely off. Maybe this correction makes it attractive for value buyers? The dividend yield will be decent now.

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