Infosys tanks over 6% on Vishal Sikka's resignation

Infosys COO U B Pravin Rao has been named as the interim-MD and CEO of the firm.

Stocks of Infosys tanked over 6 per cent in early morning trade after Vishal Sikka resigned as MD and CEO of the firm.

"...The board of directors of Infosys Limited has at its meeting on Friday accepted the resignation of Dr Vishal Sikka as the managing director and chief executive officer of the company with immediate effect," the IT firm said in a BSE filing.

Following the announcement, the stock fell to Rs 958.00, registering a fall of 6.62 per cent over its previous closing price on the BSE.

Similar movement was seen on the NSE as well where the stock opened at Rs 1,017.90, fell to Rs 952.30, down 6.71 per cent over its previous close.

Sikka has been appointed as the executive vice-chairman, Infosys said.

Infosys COO U B Pravin Rao has been named as the interim-MD and CEO of the firm.

"The succession plan for appointment of a new managing director and chief executive officer has been operationalised by the board and a search for the same has been commenced," Infosys added.

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