Should you buy, sell or hold TCS stock?

Sandeep Singh Aug 20,2024

Should you buy, sell or hold TCS stock?

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Macquarie maintains 'outperform' rating

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Large R&D spends

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Macquarie sees potential for demand pickup in medium term

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Macquarie sees potential for demand pickup in medium term

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What market guru Anil Singhvi thinks

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What market guru Anil Singhvi suggests

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