{"id":211196,"date":"2026-08-19T10:01:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T04:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-19-august-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T10:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T04:31:54","slug":"nifty-it-today-19-august-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-19-august-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty IT Today: Index Gains 0.67% in Early Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the opening-bell update on 19 August 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\">Nifty IT<\/a><\/a> 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.<\/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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-19-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_IT_today_early-session_strength_in_focus\" title=\"Nifty IT today: early-session strength in focus\">Nifty IT today: early-session strength in focus<\/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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_IT_the_top_gaining_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty IT the top gaining sector index?\">Why was Nifty IT the top gaining 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-19-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_was_the_Nifty_IT_day_high_and_low\" title=\"What was the Nifty IT day high and low?\">What was the Nifty IT day 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-19-august-2026-opening-bell\/#How_was_breadth_in_Nifty_IT_stocks\" title=\"How was breadth in Nifty IT stocks?\">How was breadth in 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-19-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_stocks_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_IT\" title=\"Which stocks gained the most in Nifty IT?\">Which stocks gained the most in Nifty IT?<\/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-19-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_Nifty_IT_stock_was_down\" title=\"Which Nifty IT stock was down?\">Which Nifty IT stock was down?<\/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-19-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> traded at 30,415.40, up 201.95 points or 0.67% from its previous close of 30,213.45.<\/li>\n<li>The index moved between 30,367.50 and 30,659.80 during the session, after opening at 30,461.10.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was positive among nine displayed stocks: seven advanced, one declined and one was unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>Coforge, LTIMindtree, L&amp;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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_IT_today_early-session_strength_in_focus\"><\/span>Nifty IT today: early-session strength in focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s high. In plain terms, the technology basket retained a positive early-session position even after giving up part of its initial rise.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/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>Reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>30,415.40<\/td>\n<td>Up 201.95 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>30,213.45<\/td>\n<td>Base for the day\u2019s change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>30,659.80<\/td>\n<td>Early-session peak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>30,367.50<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The gap between the day\u2019s 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.<\/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 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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 201.95-point gain in the context of the broader configured sector list.<\/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>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\u2019s positive move and indicates that gains were spread across most of the displayed names.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/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 list was positive across all five named stocks. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coforge\/coforge-ltd-share-price-today\">Coforge<\/a> rose 2.09%, LTIMindtree gained 1.44%, L&amp;T Technology Services added 0.96%, HCL Technologies climbed 0.90% and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a> was up 0.84%.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s early tone.<\/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>Coforge<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,810.00, +2.09%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage gainer among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LTIMindtree<\/td>\n<td>\u20b94,628.10, +1.44%<\/td>\n<td>It added to the positive showing within the supplied heavyweight list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>L&amp;T Technology Services<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,543.50, +0.96%<\/td>\n<td>Its gain supported the sector\u2019s broad positive participation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HCL Technologies<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,309.70, +0.90%<\/td>\n<td>It traded higher alongside other major displayed names.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,124.40, +0.84%<\/td>\n<td>Its positive move was part of the sector-wide advance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Consultancy Services<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,275.70, -0.19%<\/td>\n<td>It was the only displayed stock in negative territory.<\/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>Coforge led the displayed gainers, rising \u20b937.00 to \u20b91,810.00, a 2.09% increase. Its day high was \u20b91,811.70, placing the last traded price close to that intraday peak. LTIMindtree followed with a \u20b965.90 gain, or 1.44%, to \u20b94,628.10. L&amp;T Technology Services rose \u20b933.60, or 0.96%, to \u20b93,543.50.<\/p>\n<p>HCL Technologies gained \u20b911.70 to \u20b91,309.70, while Infosys added \u20b99.40 to \u20b91,124.40. These moves, together with Wipro\u2019s 0.67% rise, helped establish the positive breadth visible in Nifty IT today.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Consultancy Services<\/a> was the only displayed negative mover, declining \u20b94.30, or 0.19%, to \u20b92,275.70. The stock traded between \u20b92,268.30 and \u20b92,308.20 during the session. Its decline stood in contrast with the broader positive reading across the displayed IT basket.<\/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<p>For the next session, investors may track Coforge after its 2.09% advance and LTIMindtree after its 1.44% rise. L&amp;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\u2019s broader gain. These are watchlist observations based on the latest displayed price moves, not buy or sell recommendations.<\/p>\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 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&amp;T Technology Services, HCL Technologies and Infosys.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/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>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\u2019s position within its intraday range remains relevant as the session develops.<\/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>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.<\/p>\n<p>The largest percentage move came from Coforge, while LTIMindtree, L&amp;T Technology Services, HCL Technologies and Infosys added further support. This gives the sector advance a broader base across the displayed names.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the broader market context through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. 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 19 August 2026 at 10:00 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 30,415.40 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 19 August 2026, up 201.95 points or 0.67% from 30,213.45.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_IT_the_top_gaining_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty IT the top gaining sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 0.67% rise was the highest gain among the configured sector indices in this update.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_Nifty_IT_day_high_and_low\"><\/span>What was the Nifty IT day high and low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 30,659.80 and a day low of 30,367.50.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_breadth_in_Nifty_IT_stocks\"><\/span>How was breadth in Nifty IT stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among nine displayed stocks, seven advanced, one declined and one was unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_IT\"><\/span>Which stocks gained the most in Nifty IT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coforge gained 2.09%, LTIMindtree rose 1.44% and L&amp;T Technology Services added 0.96%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Nifty_IT_stock_was_down\"><\/span>Which Nifty IT stock was down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tata Consultancy Services was down 0.19% at \u20b92,275.70 in the early-session update.<\/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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