Nifty IT Today: Index Gains 0.67% in Early Trade

In the opening-bell update on 19 August 2026, Nifty IT emerged as the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices. The index was up 0.67%, or 201.95 points, at 30,415.40 as of 10:00:00 AM IST. This early-session strength came with positive participation across the displayed IT stocks, while the index remained below its intraday high.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty IT today traded at 30,415.40, up 201.95 points or 0.67% from its previous close of 30,213.45.
• The index moved between 30,367.50 and 30,659.80 during the session, after opening at 30,461.10.
• Breadth was positive among nine displayed stocks: seven advanced, one declined and one was unchanged.
• Coforge, LTIMindtree, L&T Technology Services, HCL Technologies and Infosys were among the notable gainers; traders can watch whether the index revisits its session high and whether participation remains broad.

Nifty IT today: early-session strength in focus

Nifty IT began the session above its previous close at 30,461.10 and subsequently touched a high of 30,659.80. At 30,415.40, the index was still higher by 0.67% for the day, although it had eased from both its opening level and the day’s high. In plain terms, the technology basket retained a positive early-session position even after giving up part of its initial rise.

The move places Nifty IT at the forefront of the configured sector-index set in this update. The gain is an index-level reading, while the displayed constituent performance shows that the advance was supported by multiple IT names rather than only a single positive stock.

Price snapshot

The gap between the day’s high and low was 292.30 points. The last traded price stood 244.40 points below the high and 47.90 points above the low. These figures describe the intraday range at the stated time and provide context for how the index was trading within that range.

Sector ranking

Nifty IT was the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at 10:00:00 AM IST. Its 0.67% rise was ahead of Nifty FMCG, which was up 0.21%, and Nifty Pharma, which was up 0.09%. Several other configured indices were in negative territory at the same time, including Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Auto, Nifty Bank, Nifty Metal and Nifty Mid Select.

This ranking is important because it identifies relative sector performance in the early part of the session. It does not by itself establish a trend for the rest of the trading day, but it places the IT index’s 201.95-point gain in the context of the broader configured sector list.

Constituent breadth

Market breadth within the displayed Nifty IT basket was constructive. Seven of the nine displayed stocks advanced, one declined and one remained unchanged, producing an advance-decline ratio of 7:1. This distribution aligns with the index’s positive move and indicates that gains were spread across most of the displayed names.

The sole displayed decliner was Tata Consultancy Services, down 0.19%, while Tech Mahindra was unchanged. Mphasis posted a modest 0.10% gain. The remaining displayed stocks were higher, led by Coforge and LTIMindtree. Breadth can be especially useful in an opening-bell update because it distinguishes a broadly positive sector reading from a move concentrated in a narrow set of shares.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The supplied heavyweight list was positive across all five named stocks. Coforge rose 2.09%, LTIMindtree gained 1.44%, L&T Technology Services added 0.96%, HCL Technologies climbed 0.90% and Infosys was up 0.84%.

That pattern matched the wider displayed breadth. Wipro was also higher by 0.67% and Mphasis edged up, while the limited downside in Tata Consultancy Services and the unchanged move in Tech Mahindra did not prevent the index from holding a positive reading. The combination of gains in the supplied heavyweight set and seven advancers across the displayed basket was the defining feature of the sector’s early tone.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Biggest positive movers

Coforge led the displayed gainers, rising ₹37.00 to ₹1,810.00, a 2.09% increase. Its day high was ₹1,811.70, placing the last traded price close to that intraday peak. LTIMindtree followed with a ₹65.90 gain, or 1.44%, to ₹4,628.10. L&T Technology Services rose ₹33.60, or 0.96%, to ₹3,543.50.

HCL Technologies gained ₹11.70 to ₹1,309.70, while Infosys added ₹9.40 to ₹1,124.40. These moves, together with Wipro’s 0.67% rise, helped establish the positive breadth visible in Nifty IT today.

Biggest negative movers

Tata Consultancy Services was the only displayed negative mover, declining ₹4.30, or 0.19%, to ₹2,275.70. The stock traded between ₹2,268.30 and ₹2,308.20 during the session. Its decline stood in contrast with the broader positive reading across the displayed IT basket.

Stocks to watch next session

For the next session, investors may track Coforge after its 2.09% advance and LTIMindtree after its 1.44% rise. L&T Technology Services, HCL Technologies and Infosys also merit attention because each recorded a positive early-session move. Tata Consultancy Services is another stock to follow after its modest decline against the sector’s broader gain. These are watchlist observations based on the latest displayed price moves, not buy or sell recommendations.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is clear in the available price action: Nifty IT was the strongest configured sector index, rose 0.67% from the previous close and showed seven advancers among nine displayed stocks. The supplied heavyweight group was uniformly positive, and the leading gainers included Coforge, LTIMindtree, L&T Technology Services, HCL Technologies and Infosys.

The index also remained above its day low of 30,367.50 at the update time. Combined with positive breadth, that left the sector with a firm early-session profile.

The cautious case

Despite the positive percentage gain, Nifty IT was trading below its opening level of 30,461.10 and below the day high of 30,659.80 at 10:00:00 AM IST. Tata Consultancy Services was lower and Tech Mahindra was unchanged, showing that the displayed basket was not uniformly stronger. The index’s position within its intraday range remains relevant as the session develops.

Univest Insights

The opening reading for Nifty IT today is positive on both index performance and displayed breadth. A 0.67% gain and a 7:1 advance-decline ratio identify the sector as the strongest performer in the configured comparison set at this point in the session.

The largest percentage move came from Coforge, while LTIMindtree, L&T Technology Services, HCL Technologies and Infosys added further support. This gives the sector advance a broader base across the displayed names.

At the same time, the index had retreated from its day high by the time of the update. Monitoring the relationship between the last traded price, the opening level and the session high can help frame the evolving intraday picture without assigning a cause to the move.

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Published on 19 August 2026 at 10:00 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty IT today?

Nifty IT was at 30,415.40 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 19 August 2026, up 201.95 points or 0.67% from 30,213.45.

Why was Nifty IT the top gaining sector index?

Its 0.67% rise was the highest gain among the configured sector indices in this update.

What was the Nifty IT day high and low?

The index recorded a day high of 30,659.80 and a day low of 30,367.50.

How was breadth in Nifty IT stocks?

Among nine displayed stocks, seven advanced, one declined and one was unchanged.

Which stocks gained the most in Nifty IT?

Coforge gained 2.09%, LTIMindtree rose 1.44% and L&T Technology Services added 0.96%.

Which Nifty IT stock was down?

Tata Consultancy Services was down 0.19% at ₹2,275.70 in the early-session update.