Wipro in Focus After U.S. PERM Program Statement; What to Watch Today | 14 October 2026

NSE: WIPRO · 14 October 2026 · Pre-market update

Previous close
₹169.00
Previous day change
+4.45%
High / Low
₹169.00 / ₹162.12
Volume
1.95 crore
Previous trading day
13 October 2026
Key Takeaways
  • Wipro Limited is in focus ahead of the market open following its official statement regarding the U.S. Department of Labor's suspension of new PERM applications. The company clarified that it does not anticipate any material business impact due to its localized U.S. hiring strategy.
  • Wipro addressed the recent U.S. Department of Labor announcement suspending new Permanent Labor Certification Program applications. The company noted that this pathway is distinct from broader skilled talent mobility programs like the H-1B visa and does not expect material business disruptions.
  • Trading volume was 0.90 times the 20-day average daily volume.

WIPRO Company News Before Market Open

Wipro Limited is in focus ahead of the market open following its official statement regarding the U.S. Department of Labor's suspension of new PERM applications. The company clarified that it does not anticipate any material business impact due to its localized U.S. hiring strategy.

Clarifies operational exposure to recent U.S. immigration and labor policy updates. Highlights workforce localization strategy with over 80% local hires in the U.S. Comes on the back of a prior session return of 4.45% closing at 169.0 on October 13, 2026.

1.95 crore shares traded on 13 October 2026. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 2.17 crore shares (0.90 times). The five-day average daily volume was 1.58 crore shares.

Company-specific context
U.S. PERM Labor Certification Program Suspension

Clarifies operational exposure to recent U.S. immigration and labor policy updates. Highlights workforce localization strategy with over 80% local hires in the U.S. Comes on the back of a prior session return of 4.45% closing at 169.0 on October 13, 2026.

Latest Company Developments

Wipro Clarifies Minimal Impact from U.S. PERM Program Suspension
13 October 2026

Wipro addressed the recent U.S. Department of Labor announcement suspending new Permanent Labor Certification Program applications. The company noted that this pathway is distinct from broader skilled talent mobility programs like the H-1B visa and does not expect material business disruptions.

Assures investors regarding U.S. regulatory changes by highlighting that over 80% of its U.S. workforce consists of locally hired talent.

Original source →

General Updates
13 October 2026

Company statement on the U.S. Permanent Labor Certification Program

Original source →

Ownership & Transaction Activity

Shareholding
As of 30 September 2026
Promoter holding
72.58%
72.59% on 30 June 2026
FII/FPI
12.09%
11.14% on 30 June 2026
Institutional holding
17.22%
16.36% on 30 June 2026

NSE shareholding filing →

Historical Insider Activity
Amit KumarEmployees/Designated Employees
TransactionSell
Quantity3.02 lakh shares
Trade date22 April 2026
Amit KumarEmployees/Designated Employees
TransactionBuy
Quantity3.02 lakh shares
Trade date21 April 2026
Sreeram PamidighantamEmployees/Designated Employees
TransactionSell
Quantity54,000 shares
Trade date11 March 2026
Anees Ali KhanEmployees/Designated Employees
TransactionSell
Quantity15,000 shares
Trade date10 March 2026
Ann Kathrin Sauthoff BlochEmployees/Designated Employees
TransactionSell
Quantity23,950 shares
Trade date6 February 2026
Source: NSE transaction disclosures. These are dated historical transactions.

Mutual Fund Holdings

Mutual-fund ownership

Mutual funds held 1.66% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 1.83% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.17 percentage points.

The filing reported 33 MF/UTI holders.

These are quarterly holdings, rather than purchases or sales on the article date.

NSE shareholding filing →

What to Watch Next

  • Market reaction to the company's statement regarding U.S. labor certifications at the open.
  • Trading volume compared to the prior session volume of 19,450,343 shares.
  • Price action relative to the 20-day average close of 163.24 and prior session high of 169.0.

Other Dated Coverage

More WIPRO news and dated analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest WIPRO company news?

Wipro addressed the recent U.S. Department of Labor announcement suspending new Permanent Labor Certification Program applications. The company noted that this pathway is distinct from broader skilled talent mobility programs like the H-1B visa and does not expect material business disruptions.

How strong was WIPRO’s trading volume?

1.95 crore shares traded, 0.90 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 13 October 2026.

Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?

They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.

Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst

Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Registration with SEBI and NISM certification do not guarantee performance or returns. This article is for information and education, not personalised investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold.

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