Nifty IT Today: Index Rises 0.91% as Broad Gains Emerge

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty IT rose 0.91% in the opening session on 10 August 2026, gaining 288.20 points to trade at 31,835.90 at 10:00:00 AM IST.
• The index was above its previous close of 31,547.70 and traded between 31,602.45 and 31,870.25 during the session so far.
• Breadth was constructive among the nine display-ready stocks: eight advanced and one declined. LTIMindtree, Coforge, Tech Mahindra and Infosys were among the leading gainers.
• Investors tracking nifty it today can watch whether the index remains close to its intraday high and whether participation stays broad through the session.

Nifty IT today: early-session strength in focus

Nifty IT today opened with a positive tone and extended its gain to 288.20 points, or 0.91%, from the previous close. At 31,835.90, the index was trading above its opening level of 31,611.55 as well as its previous close of 31,547.70. The move placed information technology at the top of the configured sector-index gainers in this early-session update.

The index’s position near the upper end of its morning range is notable. It touched a high of 31,870.25 and was just 34.35 points below that level at the stated update time. That is an observation of the day’s price position, rather than an indication of what may follow. The immediate picture is one of a sector trading firmly in positive territory, supported by gains across most of the displayed stocks.

The opening-bell reading offers a focused view of price action rather than a full-day conclusion. As trading progresses, the sustainability of the move will depend on how the index behaves within its established intraday range and whether the current breadth pattern persists.

Price snapshot

The index last traded at 31,835.90, compared with a previous close of 31,547.70. This translates into an absolute rise of 288.20 points and a percentage gain of 0.91%. Nifty IT opened at 31,611.55, marked a day low of 31,602.45 and climbed to a day high of 31,870.25.

The distance between the day’s high and low was 267.80 points. The last traded level was 233.45 points above the day low, showing that the index had moved decisively away from its lowest level of the early session. It was also 224.35 points above the opening level at the update time.

Sector ranking

Nifty IT was the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at the time of this update. Its 0.91% advance was ahead of Nifty Metal’s 0.48% rise, Nifty Auto’s 0.33% gain, Nifty Mid Select’s 0.21% increase and Nifty Pharma’s 0.18% move higher. This relative performance makes the IT index the strongest sectoral pocket in the available ranking for the opening session.

Sector ranking is useful as a comparative reading of the day’s early price action. In this instance, the lead was supported by both a positive index move and a favourable displayed-stock breadth profile, rather than being confined to one isolated gain.

Constituent breadth

Among nine display-ready Nifty IT stocks, eight were in positive territory and one was lower, while none was unchanged. The advance-decline ratio stood at 8:1. This is a broad positive distribution for the early session and aligns with the index’s 0.91% gain.

LTIMindtree led the displayed advances with a 2.40% rise, followed by Coforge at 1.90%, Tech Mahindra at 1.36%, Infosys at 1.23%, Mphasis at 1.21% and L&T Technology Services at 1.00%. Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Technologies also traded higher. Wipro was the only displayed stock in the red, down 0.33%.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The supplied heavyweight set was also positive, reinforcing the broader breadth reading. Coforge gained 1.90% to ₹1,809.70, Infosys rose 1.23% to ₹1,189.50, L&T Technology Services added 1.00% to ₹3,634.80, LTIMindtree advanced 2.40% to ₹4,770.00 and HCL Technologies moved up 0.30% to ₹1,360.70.

The supplied named stock set also shows positive moves across Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Together with the 8:1 advance-decline ratio, these readings point to participation across several prominent IT names in the opening session.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Biggest positive movers

LTIMindtree was the biggest positive mover among the displayed stocks, rising ₹111.90 to ₹4,770.00. Coforge followed with a gain of ₹33.70, while Tech Mahindra rose ₹22.30. Infosys added ₹14.40 and Mphasis increased ₹30.00. The percentage gains show that the early-session strength was spread across both larger and other named technology counters.

L&T Technology Services was also up 1.00% at ₹3,634.80, with its last traded price close to the day high of ₹3,635.00. These are price observations that investors can monitor alongside the broader sector index.

Biggest negative movers

Wipro was the sole displayed decliner, slipping ₹0.61, or 0.33%, to ₹186.92. The stock traded between ₹186.10 and ₹187.89 during the session so far. Its modest decline contrasted with the positive moves in the other displayed IT names and did not alter the sector’s constructive breadth reading at the update time.

Stocks to watch next session

• LTIMindtree: Watch whether it holds near its early-session high after leading the displayed gainers.
• Coforge: Track its movement within the ₹1,783.10–₹1,817.10 intraday range.
• Tech Mahindra: Observe whether its 1.36% advance remains intact after trading up from the opening level.
• Infosys: Its position near the day high makes its intraday range worth tracking.
• Mphasis: Monitor the stock after its 1.21% early gain.
• Wipro: Watch whether the lone displayed decliner narrows or extends its early-session loss.

The constructive case

The positive case rests on verifiable early-session evidence: Nifty IT was the leading configured sector index, the index was 0.91% higher, and eight of nine display-ready stocks advanced. Several stocks posted gains above 1%, led by LTIMindtree and Coforge, while Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis and L&T Technology Services also contributed positive moves.

Additionally, the index traded above both its previous close and its opening level, while its last traded price was close to the day high. This combination describes a firm early-session price structure, with breadth and index direction moving in the same positive direction.

The cautious case

This remains an opening-session reading, and the index had not reached its day high at the stated timestamp. Nifty IT was 34.35 points below 31,870.25, so the session’s range remains relevant as trading continues. Wipro’s 0.33% decline also shows that the positive movement was broad but not universal.

Investors may therefore focus on the evolution of the index between its day low of 31,602.45 and day high of 31,870.25, as well as whether the current eight-to-one positive breadth balance remains in place. These are observations of the available price data, not directional calls.

Univest Insights

The early lead in nifty it today stands out because it combines sector-level outperformance with a wide positive spread across displayed stocks. The 0.91% index advance was stronger than the gains recorded by the other configured advancing sector indices at the update time.

Stock-level action adds useful texture. LTIMindtree’s 2.40% rise and Coforge’s 1.90% gain led the move, while Tech Mahindra, Infosys and Mphasis each advanced by more than 1%. Positive moves in HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services and L&T Technology Services further support the breadth reading.

For market participants following the broader opening session, Univest Market View provides a route to track market developments alongside this sector-specific snapshot. Nifty IT’s intraday high, low and displayed-stock breadth offer clear reference points for monitoring the rest of the session.

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Published on 10 August 2026 at 10:00 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty IT today?

Nifty IT was at 31,835.90 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 10 August 2026, up 288.20 points or 0.91% from its previous close of 31,547.70.

Why is Nifty IT the top gaining sector index today?

At the stated update time, its 0.91% gain was the highest among the configured sector indices, ahead of Nifty Metal, Nifty Auto, Nifty Mid Select and Nifty Pharma.

What were Nifty IT’s day high and day low?

Nifty IT recorded a day high of 31,870.25 and a day low of 31,602.45 in the early session.

How was the breadth within Nifty IT?

Among nine display-ready stocks, eight advanced, one declined and none was unchanged, producing an 8:1 advance-decline ratio.

Which stocks led Nifty IT gains today?

LTIMindtree led with a 2.40% gain, followed by Coforge at 1.90%, Tech Mahindra at 1.36%, Infosys at 1.23% and Mphasis at 1.21%.

Which Nifty IT stock was lower today?

Wipro was the sole displayed decliner, down 0.33% to ₹186.92 at the stated update time.