Nifty IT Today Rises 0.69% in Early Trade: Key Stocks in Focus

Nifty IT today opened the session with a constructive tone, rising 211.85 points, or 0.69%, to 30,744.10 at 10:00:04 AM IST on 24 August 2026. The index was the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, with eight of nine displayed stocks advancing. Infosys, L&T Technology Services and HCL Technologies were among the leading gainers.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty IT traded at 30,744.10, up 0.69% or 211.85 points from its previous close of 30,532.25.
• The index moved between 30,535.65 and 30,892.90 in the early session, after opening at 30,579.60.
• Breadth was positive: eight of nine displayed IT stocks advanced, while one declined and none were unchanged.
• Infosys, L&T Technology Services and HCL Technologies rose 1.40%, 1.40% and 1.26%, respectively; traders can watch whether this broad participation sustains through the session.

Nifty IT today: early-session strength in focus

Nifty IT today was trading above both its previous close and opening level in the opening-bell update. From the previous close of 30,532.25, the index added 211.85 points to reach 30,744.10, representing a 0.69% gain. It opened at 30,579.60 and extended to an intraday high of 30,892.90 before the 10:00:04 AM IST reading.

The early move places the IT index among the stronger sectoral performers in the configured sector universe. The gain was accompanied by positive displayed-stock breadth rather than being confined to a single name. Investors following the sector can track the live Nifty IT screener alongside the broader Univest Market View during the trading day.

Price snapshot

The index’s intraday range stood at 357.25 points between the day low and day high. At the stated timestamp, Nifty IT was 148.80 points below its intraday high and 208.45 points above its intraday low. This shows that the index held a gain over the previous close while trading within an active early-session range.

Sector ranking

Nifty IT ranked as the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices in this opening-bell snapshot. Its 0.69% advance trailed Nifty Metal’s 0.96% rise, while it was ahead of Nifty Mid Select, which gained 0.18%, and Nifty Financial Services, which added 0.10%.

This ranking gives useful context to the 211.85-point move: IT was not simply positive in isolation but was among the leading gainers in the tracked sector set. Sector rankings can change rapidly after the opening phase, so the index level, its intraday range and the spread of advancing stocks remain the relevant live markers.

Constituent breadth

Displayed-stock breadth supported the positive index reading. Eight of the nine displayed Nifty IT stocks were in the green, one was in the red and none were unchanged. That produces an advance-decline ratio of 8:1 among the displayed names.

Infosys and L&T Technology Services shared the highest percentage gain at 1.40%, followed by HCL Technologies at 1.26%. Mphasis, Tech Mahindra, LTIMindtree, Wipro and Tata Consultancy Services also traded higher. Coforge was the sole displayed decliner, down 0.41%.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The named heavyweight list presented a mixed but overall positive picture. Infosys rose 1.40% to Rs 1,136.70, HCL Technologies gained 1.26% to Rs 1,318.90, L&T Technology Services advanced 1.40% to Rs 3,655.00 and LTIMindtree added 0.43% to Rs 4,507.20. Coforge declined 0.41% to Rs 1,884.00.

The supplied active-stock list also included Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Their presence in both the named activity and heavyweight views keeps attention on these stocks as the early-sector picture develops.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Biggest positive movers

Infosys and L&T Technology Services led the displayed gainers with 1.40% advances. Infosys traded at Rs 1,136.70, while L&T Technology Services traded at Rs 3,655.00. HCL Technologies followed with a 1.26% gain to Rs 1,318.90.

Mphasis gained 0.59% to Rs 2,444.30 and Tech Mahindra rose 0.53% to Rs 1,592.40. These moves reinforced the positive breadth visible in the sector at the opening-bell timestamp.

Biggest negative movers

Coforge was the only displayed negative mover, falling Rs 7.70, or 0.41%, to Rs 1,884.00 from Rs 1,891.70. Its intraday range was Rs 1,877.10 to Rs 1,894.30. The isolated decline stood against a broader early-session advance across the displayed IT basket.

Stocks to watch next session

• Infosys: at Rs 1,136.70 after a 1.40% rise, with a day range of Rs 1,122.60 to Rs 1,144.50.
• L&T Technology Services: at Rs 3,655.00 after a 1.40% gain, with a day high of Rs 3,667.90.
• HCL Technologies: at Rs 1,318.90, up 1.26%, after touching Rs 1,325.80.
• Tech Mahindra: at Rs 1,592.40, up 0.53%, with a day high of Rs 1,597.10.
• LTIMindtree: at Rs 4,507.20, up 0.43%, after moving between Rs 4,467.90 and Rs 4,533.60.
• Coforge: at Rs 1,884.00, down 0.41%, as the sole displayed decliner.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is clear in the early data: Nifty IT was up 0.69%, traded above its previous close and opening level, and had eight advancing displayed stocks against one decliner. The strongest displayed percentage gains came from Infosys and L&T Technology Services, while HCL Technologies also rose more than 1%.

The index also remained well above its session low at the stated update. This combination of a positive index move, broad displayed-stock participation and gains among several named heavyweight stocks defined the constructive opening-bell setup.

The cautious case

Nifty IT had already moved away from its intraday high of 30,892.90 by the 10:00:04 AM IST reading, trading at 30,744.10. The sector’s 357.25-point intraday range highlights that price movement was active in the early session.

Coforge’s 0.41% decline also shows that the advance was not uniform across every displayed stock. The next useful observation is whether the index and the currently advancing names maintain their positive position as trading progresses.

Univest Insights

Nifty IT today offered a firm early-session reading, with the index adding 211.85 points from the previous close. Its second-place ranking among configured sector gainers provides context for the move, while the price snapshot anchors that strength at 30,744.10.

The breadth reading matters because eight of nine displayed stocks were higher. Infosys, L&T Technology Services and HCL Technologies supplied the largest percentage gains among the leading names, and smaller advances in Mphasis, Tech Mahindra, LTIMindtree, Wipro and Tata Consultancy Services widened the positive participation.

At the same time, the index had not held its full intraday high by the reported timestamp, and Coforge remained lower. These are useful observations when comparing the index level with its high-low range and checking whether positive breadth remains intact.

For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether Nifty IT today holds above its previous close while the broad early lead among displayed stocks continues.

Published on 24 August 2026 at 10:01 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty IT today?

Nifty IT was at 30,744.10 at 10:00:04 AM IST on 24 August 2026, up 211.85 points or 0.69% from 30,532.25.

Why was Nifty IT among the top sector gainers?

Nifty IT rose 0.69%, making it the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices in the opening-bell snapshot.

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

The index recorded a day high of 30,892.90 and a day low of 30,535.65.

How was the Nifty IT breadth today?

Among nine displayed stocks, eight advanced, one declined and none were unchanged.

Which stocks led Nifty IT gains today?

Infosys and L&T Technology Services each gained 1.40%, while HCL Technologies rose 1.26%.

Which Nifty IT stock declined today?

Coforge declined 0.41% to Rs 1,884.00 in the early-session update.