Nifty IT Today Gains 0.73%: Closing Bell Wrap, 19 August 2026

At the Closing Bell on 19 August 2026, Nifty IT emerged as the top gaining sector index in the configured sector universe. The index rose 219.60 points, or 0.73%, to 30,433.05, with gains spread across seven of the nine displayed stocks.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty IT today closed at 30,433.05, up 0.73% or 219.60 points from its previous close of 30,213.45.
• The index traded between 30,165.00 and 30,659.80 during the session, ending 226.75 points below its intraday high.
• Breadth was constructive: seven displayed stocks advanced while two declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 3.5.
• Coforge, HCL Technologies and L&T Technology Services were the leading gainers. The next-session watchlist includes whether this positive breadth remains visible across the sector.

Nifty IT today: end-of-session sector wrap

Nifty IT today finished higher by 0.73%, making it the strongest performer among the configured sector indices at the close. The 219.60-point rise from the previous close reflected a positive end-of-session reading for the technology index, although the final level remained below both the opening level and the day’s high.

The index opened at 30,461.10, above the previous close, moved up to 30,659.80 and also slipped to 30,165.00 during the day. Its close at 30,433.05 therefore captured a positive day-on-day outcome after a session that covered a 494.80-point intraday range. Investors tracking the sector can use the closing level alongside the session range and stock-level participation to frame the next trading session.

Price snapshot

The closing value was 268.05 points above the day’s low and 226.75 points below the high. It was also 28.05 points below the opening level. These figures describe the day’s price path without indicating a direction for the next session.

Sector ranking

The technology index ranked first among the configured sector indices on 19 August 2026 because its 0.73% gain was the largest positive percentage move in that group. Nifty Mid Select was also higher, up 0.18%, while the remaining configured indices recorded either marginal or broader declines. This ranking is based on the reported index moves for the session and places Nifty IT at the top of the day’s sector performance table.

Constituent breadth

Participation within the displayed Nifty IT basket supported the higher index close. Seven of nine displayed stocks ended in positive territory, while two ended lower and none were unchanged. The 3.5 advance-decline ratio points to gains being more widely represented than declines in the available stock-level snapshot.

The breadth reading matters because it adds context to the index gain. Coforge and HCL Technologies delivered rises of more than 2%, while L&T Technology Services and Wipro also advanced by more than 0.8%. At the same time, Mphasis and Tech Mahindra ended modestly lower, showing that the session was positive but not uniform across every displayed stock.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The named heavyweight group was positive overall. Coforge rose 2.26%, HCL Technologies gained 2.06%, Infosys added 0.43%, L&T Technology Services increased 0.88%, and LTIMindtree edged up 0.05%.

The supplied active-stock list also featured Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Their presence alongside the wider seven-to-two breadth split keeps the focus on participation across multiple named technology stocks rather than on a single positive mover alone.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Biggest positive movers

Coforge led the sector’s displayed gainers, rising ₹40.10 to ₹1,813.10, a 2.26% increase from ₹1,773.00. Its day high was ₹1,818.00, placing the close ₹4.90 below that level. HCL Technologies followed with a ₹26.80 gain, or 2.06%, to ₹1,324.80; this was also its intraday high.

L&T Technology Services rose ₹31.00, or 0.88%, to ₹3,540.90. Wipro gained ₹1.49, or 0.84%, to ₹179.55, while Infosys added ₹4.80, or 0.43%, to ₹1,119.80. Together, these moves formed the leading positive side of the sector’s closing breadth.

Biggest negative movers

Mphasis ended at ₹2,424.50, down ₹7.50 or 0.31% from its previous close of ₹2,432.00. During the session, it traded between ₹2,385.00 and ₹2,472.50. Tech Mahindra closed at ₹1,589.80, lower by ₹2.20 or 0.14%, after moving between ₹1,575.80 and ₹1,610.70.

These two declines were limited in number compared with the seven displayed gainers, but they remain relevant for assessing whether the sector’s positive participation continues into the following session.

Stocks to watch next session

• Coforge: Watch whether the strongest displayed percentage gainer sustains attention after closing at ₹1,813.10.
• HCL Technologies: Its close matched the session high of ₹1,324.80.
• L&T Technology Services: It ended higher at ₹3,540.90 after trading as high as ₹3,625.20.
• Infosys: The stock closed 0.43% higher at ₹1,119.80.
• Mphasis: Its 0.31% decline contrasted with the broader positive sector reading.
• Tech Mahindra: It closed marginally lower at ₹1,589.80.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence at the close was the combination of a 0.73% index gain and favourable breadth. Seven displayed stocks advanced, with Coforge and HCL Technologies posting gains above 2%. L&T Technology Services, Wipro, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and LTIMindtree also finished above their previous closes.

Nifty IT also ended 219.60 points above its previous close, despite trading below the opening level at the close. The positive close and the higher number of advancers provide the clearest factual basis for the sector’s constructive reading on the day.

The cautious case

The index did not hold its intraday high of 30,659.80 and closed below its opening value of 30,461.10. The 494.80-point range between the day’s high and low also shows that the session included meaningful movement on both sides of the closing level.

At the stock level, Mphasis and Tech Mahindra declined, while LTIMindtree’s gain was limited to 0.05%. These observations do not offset the positive breadth, but they show that the advance was differentiated across the displayed names.

Univest Insights

Nifty IT today stood out in the configured sector ranking with the day’s largest percentage gain. Its close at 30,433.05 placed the index above the previous close, while the intraday high-low range showed that the move developed within an active session rather than through a straight-line rise.

The sector’s closing character was supported by the displayed breadth profile. Seven advances against two declines gave the index a broader positive base, with Coforge and HCL Technologies taking the lead and several other names contributing smaller gains.

The next reading should combine the index’s ability to remain above the previous close with the distribution of gains and declines among the displayed stocks. Following the Univest Market View can help readers place this sector snapshot alongside the wider market’s daily movements.

For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether Nifty IT today’s positive breadth is sustained while the index’s closing level is assessed against its next-session price action.

Published on 19 August 2026 at 4:15 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

How did Nifty IT perform today?

Nifty IT closed at 30,433.05 on 19 August 2026, up 219.60 points or 0.73% from 30,213.45.

What was Nifty IT’s intraday range today?

The index recorded a day high of 30,659.80 and a day low of 30,165.00.

Which stocks led Nifty IT gains today?

Coforge gained 2.26%, HCL Technologies rose 2.06%, and L&T Technology Services added 0.88%.

How was Nifty IT breadth at the close?

Among nine displayed stocks, seven advanced and two declined, with no unchanged stocks.

Which Nifty IT stocks declined today?

Mphasis fell 0.31% and Tech Mahindra declined 0.14%.

Why was Nifty IT the top gaining sector index?

Its 0.73% rise was the largest positive percentage move among the configured sector indices for the session.