Currently HCL Infosystems is the top gainer on the BSE. The stock rose over 1.5.5% to an intra day high at Rs.54.25. Its 52-week high stands at Rs.64.85.

The market is thrilled to bits with the unconfirmed news that the company is very close to inking a deal with Apple. As per the grapevine, HCL Info is about to sign a distribution partnership through which Apple products will be sold through direct retail in small towns.

This makes perfect sense as HCL is already selling, through its outlets, products for Lenovo, Motorola, Braun and Panasonic. Through this deal with Apple, HCL will be mainly selling iPads and iPhones.

The stock exchanges have sought clarification on this news and the company is yet to respond.