Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies to Tech Mahindra: Why are IT stocks rising today?

Indian stock markets saw strong gains on Friday as IT shares led the rally. Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and HCL Technologies rose more than 3% each. The Nifty IT index gained 2.3% during the session. This surge helped the Sensex jump 817.86 points, lifting overall market sentiment during the earnings season.