Nifty IT Today: Index Gains 0.39% to Close at 31,453.90

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty IT closed 121.35 points higher, up 0.39%, at 31,453.90 on 13 August 2026.
• The index finished above its previous close of 31,332.55 and only 5.40 points below the day’s high of 31,459.30.
• Market breadth was constructive among the nine display-safe stocks: seven advanced and two declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 3.5.
• Coforge, TCS, Tech Mahindra and L&T Technology Services led the gainers, while the next session will show whether this broad positive participation can continue.

In the closing-bell update for nifty it today, the technology index ended the session in positive territory and ranked as the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices. The move was supported by gains across a majority of the displayed stocks, although a few large names closed marginally lower.

Nifty IT today: a positive end-of-session wrap

Nifty IT settled at 31,453.90, up 121.35 points from the previous close of 31,332.55. The 0.39% rise marked a firm end to the session after the index had traded as low as 31,098.60 during the day. Its closing level was close to the intraday high, indicating that the index recovered from lower levels and retained its gains into the close.

The session began at 31,277.00, below the previous closing mark. From there, the index moved across a 360.70-point intraday range between 31,098.60 and 31,459.30. The closing position near the day’s upper end is an observation of the session’s price action, while the positive close establishes the day’s direction.

Price snapshot

At 31,453.90, the index was 5.40 points below its day high. The close was 355.30 points above the day low. These figures place the closing level near the upper boundary of the day’s range and provide a concise snapshot of how Nifty IT today progressed from its opening level.

Sector ranking

Nifty IT was the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices on 13 August 2026. Its 0.39% gain was behind Nifty FMCG, which rose 0.84%, and ahead of Nifty Mid Select, which gained 0.30%, and Nifty Auto, which added 0.10%. This ranking reflects the reported percentage movement across the configured index set for the session.

The position is relevant because it places IT among the day’s better-performing pockets within that comparison set. At the same time, the ranking is a session-specific measure: the key information from the close remains the index’s 121.35-point gain, its proximity to the intraday high and the positive stock-level breadth.

Constituent breadth

Breadth was positive across the nine display-safe Nifty IT stocks. Seven stocks advanced, while two declined and none were unchanged. That works out to an advance-decline ratio of 3.5, meaning there were three and a half advancing stocks for every declining stock in the displayed basket.

The breadth picture aligns with the index’s positive finish. Gains were spread across Coforge, TCS, Tech Mahindra, L&T Technology Services, HCL Technologies, Mphasis and LTIMindtree. On the other side, Wipro and Infosys ended lower. This mix shows that the 0.39% index gain was accompanied by participation from a majority of the displayed names rather than being limited to a single advancing stock.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

Within the available heavyweight list, Coforge rose 1.53%, HCL Technologies gained 0.34%, and L&T Technology Services added 0.72%. LTIMindtree was also positive, up 0.06%. Infosys, however, slipped 0.09%.

The available most-active stock list also includes Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Their mixed but predominantly positive closing moves underline the broader participation visible in the breadth data. Coforge’s 1.53% advance was the strongest percentage gain among the displayed stocks, while the modest declines in Infosys and Wipro limited, but did not reverse, the sector’s positive close.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Biggest positive movers

Coforge led the displayed gainers with a 1.53% rise to ₹1,829.00, after trading between ₹1,788.00 and ₹1,829.90. TCS followed with a 1.08% gain to ₹2,375.00; its closing price matched its day high. Tech Mahindra advanced 0.86% to ₹1,639.00, though its day high was ₹1,652.80.

L&T Technology Services gained 0.72% to ₹3,604.70, HCL Technologies rose 0.34% to ₹1,370.00 and Mphasis added 0.13% to ₹2,541.00. Together, these advances provided the clearest positive stock-level evidence behind the index’s 0.39% move.

Biggest negative movers

Wipro was the largest percentage decliner in the displayed group, falling 0.46% to ₹183.10 from ₹183.94. It traded between ₹181.72 and ₹183.75. Infosys eased 0.09% to ₹1,175.00 from ₹1,176.10, after moving between ₹1,157.00 and ₹1,175.00.

These two declines show that the session was not uniformly positive across IT stocks. However, with seven advances against two declines, the displayed breadth remained tilted towards gainers at the close.

Stocks to watch next session

• Coforge: Watch whether it builds on its 1.53% gain after closing at ₹1,829.00.
• TCS: Track its follow-through after ending at its day high of ₹2,375.00.
• Tech Mahindra: Monitor its movement after a 0.86% advance to ₹1,639.00.
• L&T Technology Services: Observe its next move following a 0.72% rise to ₹3,604.70.
• Wipro: Watch its price action after the day’s largest displayed percentage decline.
• Infosys: Track whether its close at the day high of ₹1,175.00 changes the near-term session pattern.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is clear in the reported close. Nifty IT rose 0.39%, settled above the previous close, and finished only 5.40 points below the day high. The displayed breadth was positive, with seven advancers against two decliners. The strongest gains came from Coforge, TCS, Tech Mahindra and L&T Technology Services, while HCL Technologies, Mphasis and LTIMindtree also ended higher.

This combination of a positive index close, an upper-range finish and more advancing than declining stocks gives the session a constructive end-of-day profile. It records price action and participation, rather than attributing the movement to any unverified catalyst.

The cautious case

The index did open below its previous close and touched 31,098.60 before recovering. Also, two displayed stocks—Wipro and Infosys—finished lower, while LTIMindtree and Mphasis posted relatively modest gains of 0.06% and 0.13%, respectively. These details show variation within the sector even as the overall index closed higher.

The next session will therefore be important for assessing whether the broad positive breadth and near-high close are sustained. Investors can follow the sector’s live context through Univest Market View alongside the Nifty IT screener.

Univest Insights

The central closing-bell signal for nifty it today is straightforward: the index added 121.35 points to end at 31,453.90, its second-best ranking among the configured gaining sector indices. The close near the day high adds context to the headline percentage gain.

Stock participation was favourable, with seven of the nine displayed names ending higher. Coforge’s 1.53% jump and TCS’s 1.08% gain were the leading moves, while Tech Mahindra and L&T Technology Services added further strength to the positive side of the ledger.

At the same time, the sector’s gains occurred alongside declines in Wipro and Infosys. This makes the breadth reading more useful than any single stock move: it captures a positive majority while retaining the mixed details within the basket.

For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether Nifty IT can maintain positive breadth and continue to close near the upper end of its intraday range.

Published on 13 August 2026 at 4:16 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty IT today?

Nifty IT closed at 31,453.90 on 13 August 2026, up 121.35 points or 0.39% from 31,332.55.

What were the day high and day low for Nifty IT?

The index recorded a day high of 31,459.30 and a day low of 31,098.60.

Which was the second top gaining sector index?

Nifty IT was the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, with a gain of 0.39%.

How was Nifty IT breadth at the close?

Among nine display-safe stocks, seven advanced and two declined, with no unchanged stocks.

Which stocks led Nifty IT gains?

Coforge gained 1.53%, TCS rose 1.08%, Tech Mahindra added 0.86% and L&T Technology Services increased 0.72%.

Which Nifty IT stocks declined?

Wipro fell 0.46% and Infosys slipped 0.09% in the displayed stock basket.

Data updated: 13 August 2026 at 4:15:00 PM IST.