MARKETS@11: IT stocks continue to rise; IT index rose by 1% in the morning but later eased. 

MARKETS, ACCORDING TO MATHEW: Nifty targets 25,000 amid bullish market; analysts caution against over-valuation; Asian markets decline

TCS surged nearly 3%; Infosys, Wipro, and HCL gained 1-2%.; Oil India's stock rose by 7%.

Rising inflation worrying; TCS reports strong results; US tech giants struggle; Asian markets down; gold surges above $2,400

Retail inflation data and earnings crucial; profit booking Continues; positive global cues; crude oil rising; gold expected to increase on interest rate hopes