(MENAFN- AsiaNet News)

Shares of IT bellwether Infosys fell 1.8% to ₹1,444.70 in early trade on Friday, despite reporting a decent Q2 print. This marks Infosys' fifth straight session of declines.

The Nifty IT index was down 1.5%, the biggest sectoral laggard, with Wipro's 4.4% fall being the top percentage decline.

Net Profit Rises 13%

Infosys reported a consolidated net profit of ₹7,364 crore in Q2FY26, marking a 13.2% year-on-year (YoY) rise, supported by steady growth in large deal wins. Revenue climbed 8.6% YoY to ₹44,490 crore, while operating margin stood at 21%.

In constant currency terms, revenue grew 2.9% YoY. The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹23 per share.

Infosys expects FY26 revenue growth of 2% - 3% in constant currency with an operating margin range of 20% – 22%.

Developing Bearish Setup

Infosys' stock continues to show weakness despite stable Q2 numbers, with charts indicating a developing bearish setup, said SEBI-registered analyst Rajneesh Sharma.

The stock trades near ₹1,470, down almost 3% for the week, having slipped below its long-term support trendline.

The 30-week moving average around ₹1,515 - ₹1,550 now acts as resistance, while a descending triangle pattern within the ₹1,350 - ₹1,950 range signals further caution, according to Sharma. 

Relative Strength remains weak versus the Nifty, and rising sell volumes reinforce the bearish bias. A close above ₹1,515 could revive momentum; until then, sentiment stays negative. Support lies at ₹1,350 - ₹1,375, he added.

Despite operational discipline and strong deal flow, muted revenue visibility and technical breakdowns suggest limited near-term upside, according to Sharma.

₹1,555 Could Signal Momentum Reversal

Technically, Infosys stock is hovering above a key support zone of ₹1,420 - ₹1,350, a region that has previously triggered short-term bounces, said SEBI-registered analyst Mayank Singh Chandel.

However, the stock remains below its 21-day, 50-day, and 200-day exponential moving averages (EMA), indicating a weak broader trend. A sustained close above ₹1,555 could signal a potential reversal, he added.

Retail Bullish

Despite the shares falling, retail sentiment flipped to 'bullish' amid 'high' market chatter on Stocktwits. It was 'bearish' a session earlier.

Infosys' Sentiment Meter and Message Volumes at 10:20 a.m. IST on October 17, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits

However, the stock has been under heavy selling pressure this year, declining more than 23%.

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