{"id":205113,"date":"2026-08-14T16:17:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T16:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:47:54","slug":"nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty IT Today: Index Ends 0.31% Lower at 31,357.75"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Quick_sector_takeaways\" title=\"Quick sector takeaways\">Quick sector takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_IT_today_end-of-session_read\" title=\"Nifty IT today: end-of-session read\">Nifty IT today: end-of-session read<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Price_snapshot\" title=\"Price snapshot\">Price snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Sector_ranking\" title=\"Sector ranking\">Sector ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Constituent_breadth\" title=\"Constituent breadth\">Constituent breadth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\" title=\"Heavyweights versus broader participation\">Heavyweights versus broader participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Key_Nifty_IT_stocks\" title=\"Key Nifty IT stocks\">Key Nifty IT stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_positive_movers\" title=\"Biggest positive movers\">Biggest positive movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_negative_movers\" title=\"Biggest negative movers\">Biggest negative movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Stocks_to_watch_next_session\" title=\"Stocks to watch next session\">Stocks to watch next session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_constructive_case\" title=\"The constructive case\">The constructive case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_cautious_case\" title=\"The cautious case\">The cautious case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Univest_Insights\" title=\"Univest Insights\">Univest Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Know_more_with_Univest\" title=\"Know more with Univest\">Know more with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_did_Nifty_IT_close_on_14_August_2026\" title=\"How did Nifty IT close on 14 August 2026?\">How did Nifty IT close on 14 August 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_Nifty_ITs_day_high_and_day_low\" title=\"What were Nifty IT\u2019s day high and day low?\">What were Nifty IT\u2019s day high and day low?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_IT_called_the_second_top_gaining_sector_index_despite_falling\" title=\"Why was Nifty IT called the second top gaining sector index despite falling?\">Why was Nifty IT called the second top gaining sector index despite falling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_the_breadth_of_Nifty_IT_stocks\" title=\"What was the breadth of Nifty IT stocks?\">What was the breadth of Nifty IT stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_Nifty_IT_stocks_gained_today\" title=\"Which Nifty IT stocks gained today?\">Which Nifty IT stocks gained today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stock_was_the_biggest_Nifty_IT_loser_today\" title=\"Which stock was the biggest Nifty IT loser today?\">Which stock was the biggest Nifty IT loser today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_sector_takeaways\"><\/span>Quick sector takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\">Nifty IT<\/a><\/a> ended 0.31% lower at 31,357.75 on 14 August 2026, down 96.15 points from its previous close of 31,453.90.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 31,052.70 and 31,529.55 during the session, finishing below both its opening level of 31,419.85 and the previous close.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was negative among nine displayable stocks: two advanced and seven declined. Wipro and Mphasis rose, while L&amp;T Technology Services, LTIMindtree and Coforge led the declines.<\/li>\n<li>For the next session, watch whether the index holds near its closing level and whether participation broadens beyond the two gainers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the Closing Bell wrap for <strong>nifty it today<\/strong>, the technology index finished with a modest loss despite being ranked as the second top gaining sector index within the configured sector-index set. The ranking reflects its relative position in a broadly lower set of tracked indices; the actual Nifty IT move was negative for the day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_IT_today_end-of-session_read\"><\/span>Nifty IT today: end-of-session read<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty IT closed at 31,357.75, compared with 31,453.90 at the previous close. That translated into a fall of 96.15 points, or 0.31%. The index opened at 31,419.85, briefly moved up to 31,529.55 and later fell to 31,052.70. Its close was 305.05 points above the day\u2019s low and 171.80 points below the day\u2019s high.<\/p>\n<p>The session\u2019s range shows that the index saw movement on both sides of the opening level before ending lower. The close below the opening level and previous close places the focus on the day\u2019s weaker finish, while the recovery from the intraday low shows that the index did not end at the bottom of its session range. These are price observations rather than indications of a cause or a forward outcome.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking the sector\u2019s broader market context, the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> offers a central page for following the day\u2019s market action.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Measure<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>31,357.75<\/td>\n<td>Closing level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>31,453.90<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Change<\/td>\n<td>-96.15 (-0.31%)<\/td>\n<td>Day-on-day decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>31,529.55<\/td>\n<td>Highest intraday level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>31,052.70<\/td>\n<td>Lowest intraday level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The 476.85-point difference between the day\u2019s high and low underlines the intraday range. Nifty IT\u2019s opening level of 31,419.85 was below the previous close, and the final print remained below that opening mark. The closing level, however, was above the day low, which is relevant when monitoring where the index settled within the session\u2019s trading band.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty IT was selected as the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices. On this session\u2019s numbers, however, Nifty IT declined 0.31%. Its selection is therefore a relative ranking outcome rather than evidence of an absolute gain. Within the tracked set, only Nifty Bank, down 0.25%, posted a smaller percentage decline. Nifty IT\u2019s 0.31% fall was milder than the declines recorded by Nifty Financial Services, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Auto, Nifty Mid Select, Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma.<\/p>\n<p>This relative position matters because it separates sector ranking from the index\u2019s actual closing result. For nifty it today, the key fact remains the 0.31% decline, even as the sector held a comparatively firmer place against several other configured indices.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The available stock-level breadth was tilted lower. Of nine displayable Nifty IT stocks, two advanced and seven declined, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.29, meaning declines outnumbered advances by a wide margin.<\/p>\n<p>The breadth reading aligns with the index\u2019s lower close. It also shows that the sector\u2019s relative rank among configured indices did not translate into broad-based positive participation within the displayed technology stocks. Wipro and Mphasis provided the two positive prints, while the other seven named stocks ended lower.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\"><\/span>Heavyweights versus broader participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The supplied heavyweight stock set was uniformly lower. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coforge\/coforge-ltd-share-price-today\">Coforge<\/a> declined 0.93%, HCL Technologies fell 0.73%, Infosys lost 0.49%, L&amp;T Technology Services dropped 3.55% and LTIMindtree declined 1.05%. This group\u2019s direction was consistent with the index\u2019s negative close.<\/p>\n<p>The named most-active stock set also included Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&amp;T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Their session moves were all negative. That overlap highlights where the day\u2019s visible weakness was concentrated, without assigning a reason to the price action.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Nifty_IT_stocks\"><\/span>Key Nifty IT stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ltts\/landt-technology-services-ltd-share-price-today\">L&amp;T Technology Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-3.55% to 3,476.80<\/td>\n<td>Largest decline among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ltm\/ltimindtree-ltd-share-price-today\">LTIMindtree<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-1.05% to 4,715.00<\/td>\n<td>One of the sharper negative moves in the group.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coforge<\/td>\n<td>-0.93% to 1,812.00<\/td>\n<td>Featured in the supplied heavyweight and active-stock sets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-0.49% to 1,169.20<\/td>\n<td>Closed lower and remained part of the named heavyweight set.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/wipro\/wipro-ltd-share-price-today\">Wipro<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+0.49% to 184.00<\/td>\n<td>Strongest positive mover among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mphasis\/mphasis-ltd-share-price-today\">Mphasis<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+0.16% to 2,545.00<\/td>\n<td>One of only two displayed stocks to end higher.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_positive_movers\"><\/span>Biggest positive movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wipro led the positive side, rising 0.49% to 184.00 from 183.10. It traded between 183.10 and 185.84, with the close below the day high but above the previous close. Mphasis added 0.16% to 2,545.00 from 2,541.00. Its intraday range was 2,501.00 to 2,556.90. These two gains stood apart in an otherwise negative breadth picture.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_negative_movers\"><\/span>Biggest negative movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>L&amp;T Technology Services was the largest displayed loser, falling 3.55% to 3,476.80 from 3,604.70. Its day high was 3,604.70 and its day low was 3,460.00. LTIMindtree fell 1.05% to 4,715.00, while Coforge declined 0.93% to 1,812.00. HCL Technologies lost 0.73% to 1,360.00 and Tata Consultancy Services slipped 0.59% to 2,361.00. The concentration of these declines contributed to the sector\u2019s negative breadth.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_next_session\"><\/span>Stocks to watch next session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>L&amp;T Technology Services: watch its follow-through after the session\u2019s 3.55% decline.<\/li>\n<li>LTIMindtree: track whether it remains below its previous close of 4,765.00.<\/li>\n<li>Coforge: monitor its movement after closing at 1,812.00.<\/li>\n<li>Infosys: watch its price action around the 1,169.20 close.<\/li>\n<li>Wipro: observe whether the day\u2019s positive close is sustained.<\/li>\n<li>Mphasis: follow whether its positive finish extends into the next session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_constructive_case\"><\/span>The constructive case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The constructive evidence is relative rather than broad-based. Nifty IT\u2019s 0.31% decline was smaller than the falls seen in several other configured sector indices. The index also ended above its intraday low of 31,052.70 after reaching 31,529.55 earlier in the day. At stock level, Wipro and Mphasis closed in positive territory, providing two points of positive participation.<\/p>\n<p>These observations do not remove the day\u2019s negative close, but they identify the elements that were comparatively firmer: a milder sector-level decline relative to many tracked peers, a close above the session low, and two displayed gainers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cautious_case\"><\/span>The cautious case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cautious reading centres on the index\u2019s 0.31% loss, its finish below the previous close and opening level, and negative internal breadth. Seven of nine displayed stocks declined, while only two advanced. The largest move was L&amp;T Technology Services\u2019 3.55% fall, followed by declines in LTIMindtree, Coforge, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Tech Mahindra.<\/p>\n<p>The breadth gap means that the sector\u2019s relative ranking should be read alongside, not instead of, the stock-level distribution. The next session\u2019s direction will be clearer from whether the number of advancing names improves and whether the index can trade with greater consistency around its closing level.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty IT\u2019s closing setup was mixed in relative and absolute terms. Relative to several configured sector indices, the technology index was comparatively resilient. In absolute terms, it closed lower by 96.15 points. Both facts are necessary for a balanced reading of nifty it today.<\/p>\n<p>The day\u2019s range was wide enough to show meaningful intraday movement, from 31,052.70 to 31,529.55. The final close at 31,357.75 sat above the low but below the opening and prior close. That placement keeps attention on the closing tone rather than on the intraday high alone.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, the negative skew was clear. The two gainers, Wipro and Mphasis, contrasted with seven decliners. Among the supplied heavyweight and active-stock groups, the named stocks were all lower, reinforcing the broader pressure visible in the breadth figures.<\/p>\n<p>For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether Nifty IT can improve breadth while holding above its closing level of 31,357.75.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 14 August 2026 at 4:16 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_with_Univest\"><\/span>Know more with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to Univest to explore market insights, track stocks, and get <strong>3 free trade ideas<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Share Market Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Nifty_IT_close_on_14_August_2026\"><\/span>How did Nifty IT close on 14 August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT closed at 31,357.75, down 96.15 points or 0.31% from the previous close of 31,453.90.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_ITs_day_high_and_day_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty IT\u2019s day high and day low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index touched a day high of 31,529.55 and a day low of 31,052.70.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_IT_called_the_second_top_gaining_sector_index_despite_falling\"><\/span>Why was Nifty IT called the second top gaining sector index despite falling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The label reflects its relative ranking among the configured sector indices. Its actual move was a 0.31% decline.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_breadth_of_Nifty_IT_stocks\"><\/span>What was the breadth of Nifty IT stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among nine displayable stocks, two advanced, seven declined and none were unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Nifty_IT_stocks_gained_today\"><\/span>Which Nifty IT stocks gained today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wipro rose 0.49% and Mphasis gained 0.16%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_was_the_biggest_Nifty_IT_loser_today\"><\/span>Which stock was the biggest Nifty IT loser today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>L&amp;T Technology Services was the biggest displayed loser, falling 3.55% to 3,476.80.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. 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