{"id":205691,"date":"2026-08-17T10:03:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T04:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T10:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T04:33:50","slug":"nifty-it-today-17-august-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty IT Today: Index Falls 1.37% in Opening Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Opening Bell update, 17 August 2026:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\">Nifty IT<\/a><\/a> was the top losing sector index in the early session, declining 428.15 points, or 1.37%, to 30,929.60 at 10:00:03 AM IST. The index was trading below its previous close of 31,357.75, while weakness was broad across the displayed IT stocks.<\/p>\n<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\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_IT_today_early-session_pressure_takes_hold\" title=\"Nifty IT today: early-session pressure takes hold\">Nifty IT today: early-session pressure takes hold<\/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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_is_Nifty_IT_today\" title=\"What is Nifty IT today?\">What is Nifty IT today?<\/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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_IT_the_top_losing_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty IT the top losing sector index?\">Why was Nifty IT the top losing sector index?<\/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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_were_Nifty_ITs_intraday_high_and_low\" title=\"What were Nifty IT\u2019s intraday high and low?\">What were Nifty IT\u2019s intraday high and low?<\/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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#How_was_Nifty_IT_breadth_in_the_opening_session\" title=\"How was Nifty IT breadth in the opening session?\">How was Nifty IT breadth in the opening session?<\/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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_Nifty_IT_stock_gained_today\" title=\"Which Nifty IT stock gained today?\">Which Nifty IT stock 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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-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><strong>Nifty IT today<\/strong> stood at 30,929.60, down 1.37% or 428.15 points from the previous close of 31,357.75.<\/li>\n<li>The index moved between an intraday high of 31,331.20 and a low of 30,920.60, with the latest level close to the day\u2019s low.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was negative: eight of nine displayed stocks declined, while L&amp;T Technology Services edged up 0.01%.<\/li>\n<li>Mphasis, LTIMindtree, Infosys, TCS and HCL Technologies were among the key stocks under pressure. Traders can watch the index\u2019s position within its intraday range and whether breadth improves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_IT_today_early-session_pressure_takes_hold\"><\/span>Nifty IT today: early-session pressure takes hold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty IT today opened at 31,242.40 and remained under pressure in the opening phase of trade. From its previous close of 31,357.75, the sector index had fallen 428.15 points to 30,929.60 at the latest update. In percentage terms, the move was a 1.37% decline.<\/p>\n<p>The reading places the IT gauge among the weakest sectoral pockets in the configured sector-index universe during the early session. The move was not confined to one or two names: the displayed stock set showed eight decliners against one advancer. That distribution gives the index decline a broad participation profile at this stage of trading.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest broader market context, readers can track the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. This update focuses on the observed Nifty IT price action and the displayed stocks within the index.<\/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<p>The index\u2019s latest price of <strong>30,929.60<\/strong> compared with a previous close of <strong>31,357.75<\/strong>. Its opening level was 31,242.40, which was already below the previous close. Nifty IT then recorded an intraday high of 31,331.20 and an intraday low of 30,920.60.<\/p>\n<p>The gap between the day\u2019s high and low was 410.60 points. At 30,929.60, the index was only 9 points above its intraday low and 401.60 points below its intraday high. This is an observation of the early-session range, rather than a forecast of the next move.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>31,357.75<\/td>\n<td>Reference level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>31,242.40<\/td>\n<td>Below previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>31,331.20<\/td>\n<td>Early-session peak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>30,920.60<\/td>\n<td>Early-session trough<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LTP<\/td>\n<td>30,929.60<\/td>\n<td>Down 428.15 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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 ranked as the top losing sector index among the configured sector indices at the time of the update. Its 1.37% decline was steeper than the declines recorded by Nifty FMCG, Nifty Bank, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Mid Select in the same comparison set.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking is based on the actual percentage move in the index during the opening session. It highlights that the IT segment was showing the sharpest relative downside among the configured sector gauges, rather than simply moving lower in isolation.<\/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 displayed Nifty IT stock basket showed a clear negative tilt. There were <strong>one advancer and eight decliners<\/strong>, with no unchanged stocks among the nine displayed names. The advance-decline ratio was 0.13, reflecting one advancing stock for every eight declining stocks.<\/p>\n<p>L&amp;T Technology Services was the sole positive stock, rising 0.01% to 3,477.10. The other displayed names were in the red, ranging from a limited 0.18% decline in Coforge to a 2.12% fall in Mphasis. This breadth pattern aligned with the sector index\u2019s 1.37% fall.<\/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>Among the listed heavyweight stocks, Coforge fell 0.18%, HCL Technologies declined 1.55%, Infosys slipped 1.66%, and LTIMindtree was down 1.68%. L&amp;T Technology Services was marginally positive at 0.01%.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied active-stock list also included Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&amp;T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Their price changes showed that the opening weakness extended across several closely watched IT names rather than being limited to the sharpest single-stock fall.<\/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\/mphasis\/mphasis-ltd-share-price-today\">Mphasis<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Down 2.12% to 2,491.10<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner 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>Down 1.68% to 4,635.60<\/td>\n<td>It featured among the listed heavyweight and active names.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Down 1.66% to 1,149.80<\/td>\n<td>Its decline coincided with the broad negative sector breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">TCS<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Down 1.66% to 2,321.90<\/td>\n<td>It was among the prominent displayed IT decliners.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hcltech\/hcl-technologies-ltd-share-price-today\">HCL Technologies<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Down 1.55% to 1,338.90<\/td>\n<td>It was also present in the listed heavyweight and active groups.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ltts\/landt-technology-services-ltd-share-price-today\">L&amp;T Technology Services<\/a> was the only positive displayed stock, rising 0.30 points, or 0.01%, to 3,477.10 from 3,476.80. During the session, it traded between 3,466.40 and 3,514.00. Its marginal gain contrasted with the wider sectoral decline.<\/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>Mphasis led the losers, dropping 53.90 points or 2.12% to 2,491.10. LTIMindtree fell 1.68%, while Infosys and TCS each declined 1.66%. HCL Technologies was down 1.55%. These moves represented the most pronounced declines in the supplied top-loser set and were consistent with the index\u2019s weak early-session reading.<\/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><strong>Mphasis:<\/strong> Watch whether it trades away from or remains near its session low of 2,488.20 after closing the update at 2,491.10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LTIMindtree:<\/strong> Its move from the 4,715.00 opening level to 4,635.60 remains relevant after a 1.68% decline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infosys:<\/strong> The stock was at 1,149.80, close to its intraday low of 1,149.20.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TCS:<\/strong> It was at 2,321.90 versus an intraday low of 2,320.30.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HCL Technologies:<\/strong> The stock traded at 1,338.90, with a day low of 1,338.10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>L&amp;T Technology Services:<\/strong> The sole advancer\u2019s ability to retain a positive change will be worth tracking.<\/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 within the supplied data is limited but visible. L&amp;T Technology Services remained positive, albeit by 0.01%, demonstrating that not every displayed IT stock was under pressure. Coforge\u2019s 0.18% decline was also comparatively contained relative to the larger falls seen in several peers.<\/p>\n<p>Nifty IT was still above its intraday low at the latest reading. The index had moved 9 points above the low of 30,920.60 by 10:00:03 AM IST. Investors monitoring the sector can assess whether this distance from the low expands as trading develops and whether more stocks shift into positive territory.<\/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 case is defined by the index decline, the sector ranking and breadth. Nifty IT was down 1.37%, the largest fall among the configured sector indices, while eight of nine displayed stocks were lower. The index was also trading near its intraday low, indicating that the early session had not yet produced a substantial recovery from the day\u2019s weakest level.<\/p>\n<p>Several major displayed names were down by more than 1.5%, including LTIMindtree, Infosys, TCS and HCL Technologies. Mphasis was down more than 2%. These are factual opening-session readings, and subsequent movement may change as the trading day progresses.<\/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 today has opened with a distinctly negative profile: the index is lower, it is the top losing sector index in the configured comparison, and declining stocks outnumber advancing stocks by eight to one. Together, these measures give a concise view of sector-wide pressure at the 10:00 AM IST update.<\/p>\n<p>The day\u2019s range is important because the latest index level sits close to the low. A move within that range, combined with changes in the displayed advance-decline count, can offer a more complete read on whether the early weakness is broadening or moderating.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, Mphasis, LTIMindtree, Infosys, TCS and HCL Technologies shaped the negative side of the update, while L&amp;T Technology Services provided the only positive reading. The contrast makes stock-by-stock tracking relevant even when the sector benchmark remains under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 17 August 2026 at 10:03 AM 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=\"What_is_Nifty_IT_today\"><\/span>What is Nifty IT today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT was at 30,929.60 at 10:00:03 AM IST on 17 August 2026, down 428.15 points or 1.37% from its previous close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_IT_the_top_losing_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty IT the top losing sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1.37% decline was the steepest percentage fall among the configured sector indices in the supplied opening-session comparison.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_ITs_intraday_high_and_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty IT\u2019s intraday high and low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded an intraday high of 31,331.20 and an intraday low of 30,920.60.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Nifty_IT_breadth_in_the_opening_session\"><\/span>How was Nifty IT breadth in the opening session?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among nine displayed stocks, one advanced and eight declined, while none were unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Nifty_IT_stock_gained_today\"><\/span>Which Nifty IT stock gained today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>L&amp;T Technology Services was the sole positive displayed stock, rising 0.01% to 3,477.10.<\/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>Mphasis was the biggest displayed loser, falling 2.12% to 2,491.10.<\/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. This sector-index update is for informational and educational purposes only and is not personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"Nifty IT Today: Index Falls 1.37% in Opening Trade\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-17T04:30:02.902Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-17T04:30:02.902Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"about\":\"Nifty IT sector index movement\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Nifty IT today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty IT was at 30,929.60 at 10:00:03 AM IST on 17 August 2026, down 428.15 points or 1.37% from its previous close.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was Nifty IT the top losing sector index?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1.37% decline was the steepest percentage fall among the configured sector indices in the supplied opening-session comparison.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What were Nifty IT\u2019s intraday high and low?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index recorded an intraday high of 31,331.20 and an intraday low of 30,920.60.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How was Nifty IT breadth in the opening session?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Among nine displayed stocks, one advanced and eight declined, while none were unchanged.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which Nifty IT stock gained today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"L&T Technology Services was the sole positive displayed stock, rising 0.01% to 3,477.10.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stock was the biggest Nifty IT loser today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Mphasis was the biggest displayed loser, falling 2.12% to 2,491.10.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty IT today fell 1.37% to 30,929.60 in opening trade on 17 August 2026, making it the top losing sector index. 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