Nifty IT Today Rises 0.61%: Closing Bell Wrap for 11 August

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty IT closed at 31,823.15 on 11 August 2026, up 191.70 points or 0.61% from its previous close of 31,631.45.
• The index traded between 31,639.10 and 31,954.00 during the session, ending below the day’s high but above both its opening level and previous close.
• Breadth was constructive: 8 of 9 displayable stocks advanced, while 1 declined. L&T Technology Services, LTIMindtree and Mphasis led the percentage gains.
• For the next session, market participants can track whether the positive breadth continues across Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies, LTIMindtree, L&T Technology Services and Wipro.

Nifty IT today: end-of-session sector wrap

Nifty IT today delivered a positive closing-bell performance, adding 191.70 points to finish at 31,823.15. The 0.61% gain placed the technology index as the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices for the session.

The index opened at 31,741.25, already above the prior close of 31,631.45, and moved higher to an intraday high of 31,954.00. It also saw a low of 31,639.10, keeping the day’s low marginally above the previous close. By the close, Nifty IT had given back part of its intraday rise but remained firmly in positive territory for the day.

The session’s reading was supported by broad participation among the displayable stocks in the index. Gains in L&T Technology Services, LTIMindtree, Mphasis, TCS, Infosys and HCL Technologies coincided with the sector index’s positive finish, while Wipro was the sole decliner in the available stock set.

Price snapshot

The closing level of 31,823.15 was 130.85 points below the intraday high and 184.05 points above the intraday low. This places the close in the upper part of the session’s range, while still short of the highest point recorded during trade. The index’s gain from the previous close, alongside an opening above that level, gives the session a positive end-of-day profile.

Sector ranking

Nifty IT was the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices on 11 August. Nifty Pharma led the gainers with a 1.02% rise, followed by Nifty IT at 0.61%. Nifty Mid Select was also higher by 0.20%, while the other configured sector indices ended lower.

This ranking matters because it places the IT pack among the stronger parts of the tracked sectoral market on the day. The gain was not simply an isolated move in one share: the positive close was accompanied by 8 advances out of 9 displayable stocks. That combination of an index rise and favourable breadth is the central feature of this closing-bell update.

Constituent breadth

Participation within the available Nifty IT stock set was notably positive. Eight stocks advanced, one declined and none were unchanged among the 9 displayable stocks. That produces an advance-decline ratio of 8:1.

The breadth pattern extended beyond the leading gainers. Alongside stronger moves in L&T Technology Services, LTIMindtree and Mphasis, TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Coforge and Tech Mahindra also ended higher. Wipro finished lower by 0.49%. The spread of gains across the available stocks gives useful context to the 0.61% rise in the index.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The supplied heavyweight stock set was also positive on the day. Coforge rose 0.50% to Rs 1,819.00, HCL Technologies gained 0.60% to Rs 1,365.40, and Infosys added 0.65% to Rs 1,190.70. L&T Technology Services and LTIMindtree, which also appear in this set, rose 1.93% and 1.15%, respectively.

The supplied active-stock set similarly includes Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Their positive day changes align with the wider sector advance. The result was a session where both the listed heavyweight group and a broader cross-section of available stocks closed with gains.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Biggest positive movers

L&T Technology Services was the standout gainer, rising Rs 69.30 to Rs 3,652.70. Its session range was Rs 3,600.00 to Rs 3,708.00. LTIMindtree followed with a gain of Rs 55.00, closing at Rs 4,850.00, which was also its intraday high.

Mphasis gained Rs 22.00 to close at Rs 2,530.00, while TCS rose Rs 20.00 to Rs 2,445.70. Infosys added Rs 7.70 to Rs 1,190.70. These moves formed the leading positive group within the available Nifty IT stocks and were consistent with the index’s higher close.

Biggest negative movers

Wipro was the only negative mover among the displayable stocks, declining Rs 0.90 or 0.49% to Rs 184.60. The stock traded between Rs 183.31 and Rs 187.48 during the day. Its decline stood apart from the otherwise positive sector breadth, with the remaining available stocks ending in the green.

Stocks to watch next session

L&T Technology Services, LTIMindtree, Mphasis, TCS, Infosys and HCL Technologies are the key stocks to track in the next session. L&T Technology Services led the day’s gains, while LTIMindtree closed at its intraday high. Mphasis and TCS also featured among the strongest risers.

Infosys and HCL Technologies offer additional context because both ended higher and remained part of the supplied heavyweight and active-stock sets. Watching how these six stocks trade relative to their respective day ranges can help readers assess whether the sector’s broad positive participation is carrying into the next session.

The constructive case

The constructive case for Nifty IT rests on three observable facts from the session: the index rose 0.61%, it opened above the previous close, and it closed above both the prior close and the day’s opening level. The index also remained above its intraday low by the close.

Stock breadth strengthens that picture. Eight of 9 displayable stocks advanced, with gains ranging from 0.18% in Tech Mahindra to 1.93% in L&T Technology Services. The positive contribution was therefore spread across multiple names rather than being limited to one leading stock.

The cautious case

Although the index closed higher, it did not retain the full move to the day’s high of 31,954.00 and ended at 31,823.15. The gap between the day high and closing level shows that the index closed below its session peak.

There was also one negative stock in the available set, with Wipro down 0.49%. For the next session, the key observation is whether the index and its advancing stocks can sustain their positive positioning after a close that remained below the intraday high.

Univest Insights

Nifty IT today stood out as a leading sectoral performer, ranking second among the configured sector indices. Its 0.61% rise was less than Nifty Pharma’s 1.02% gain but ahead of Nifty Mid Select’s 0.20% advance, while the other tracked sector indices closed lower.

The intraday structure was positive in plain terms: the index opened above the previous close, reached 31,954.00, and finished above the opening level. The close at 31,823.15 represented a gain of 191.70 points from the prior day’s 31,631.45 finish.

The available constituent data adds depth to the index move. The 8:1 advance-decline ratio, together with gains in L&T Technology Services, LTIMindtree, Mphasis, TCS, Infosys and HCL Technologies, points to broad positive participation within the displayed stock set.

Readers can follow the wider market context through Univest Market View. For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether Nifty IT today’s positive breadth and above-previous-close positioning continue into the next session.

Published on 11 August 2026 at 4:17 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty IT today’s closing level on 11 August 2026?

Nifty IT closed at 31,823.15, up 191.70 points or 0.61% from the previous close of 31,631.45.

What were Nifty IT’s intraday high and low?

Nifty IT recorded an intraday high of 31,954.00 and an intraday low of 31,639.10.

Why was Nifty IT a top sector gainer?

Nifty IT rose 0.61%, making it the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, behind Nifty Pharma’s 1.02% rise.

How was the breadth within Nifty IT?

Among 9 displayable stocks, 8 advanced, 1 declined and none were unchanged, resulting in an 8:1 advance-decline ratio.

Which stocks gained the most in Nifty IT?

L&T Technology Services gained 1.93%, LTIMindtree rose 1.15%, Mphasis added 0.88%, and TCS advanced 0.82%.

Which Nifty IT stock declined on 11 August 2026?

Wipro declined 0.49% to Rs 184.60 and was the sole decliner among the displayable stocks.