{"id":212509,"date":"2026-08-19T16:16:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-19-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T16:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:46:26","slug":"nifty-it-today-19-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-19-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty IT Today Gains 0.73%: Closing Bell Wrap, 19 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the Closing Bell 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 in the configured sector universe. The index rose 219.60 points, or 0.73%, to 30,433.05, with gains spread across seven of the nine displayed 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 style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-19-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_IT_today_end-of-session_sector_wrap\" title=\"Nifty IT today: end-of-session sector wrap\">Nifty IT today: end-of-session sector wrap<\/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-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-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-19-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_did_Nifty_IT_perform_today\" title=\"How did Nifty IT perform today?\">How did Nifty IT perform 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-closing-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_ITs_intraday_range_today\" title=\"What was Nifty IT\u2019s intraday range today?\">What was Nifty IT\u2019s intraday range today?<\/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-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_led_Nifty_IT_gains_today\" title=\"Which stocks led Nifty IT gains today?\">Which stocks led Nifty IT gains today?<\/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-closing-bell\/#How_was_Nifty_IT_breadth_at_the_close\" title=\"How was Nifty IT breadth at the close?\">How was Nifty IT breadth at the close?<\/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-closing-bell\/#Which_Nifty_IT_stocks_declined_today\" title=\"Which Nifty IT stocks declined today?\">Which Nifty IT stocks declined 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-19-august-2026-closing-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><\/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-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>Nifty IT today closed at 30,433.05, up 0.73% or 219.60 points from its previous close of 30,213.45.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 30,165.00 and 30,659.80 during the session, ending 226.75 points below its intraday high.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was constructive: seven displayed stocks advanced while two declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 3.5.<\/li>\n<li>Coforge, HCL Technologies and L&amp;T Technology Services were the leading gainers. The next-session watchlist includes whether this positive breadth remains visible across the sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_IT_today_end-of-session_sector_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty IT today: end-of-session sector wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty IT today finished higher by 0.73%, making it the strongest performer among the configured sector indices at the close. The 219.60-point rise from the previous close reflected a positive end-of-session reading for the technology index, although the final level remained below both the opening level and the day\u2019s high.<\/p>\n<p>The index opened at 30,461.10, above the previous close, moved up to 30,659.80 and also slipped to 30,165.00 during the day. Its close at 30,433.05 therefore captured a positive day-on-day outcome after a session that covered a 494.80-point intraday range. Investors tracking the sector can use the closing level alongside the session range and stock-level participation to frame the next trading session.<\/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>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>30,433.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>30,213.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day change<\/td>\n<td>+219.60 (+0.73%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open<\/td>\n<td>30,461.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>30,659.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>30,165.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The closing value was 268.05 points above the day\u2019s low and 226.75 points below the high. It was also 28.05 points below the opening level. These figures describe the day\u2019s price path without indicating a direction for the next session.<\/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>The technology index ranked first among the configured sector indices on 19 August 2026 because its 0.73% gain was the largest positive percentage move in that group. Nifty Mid Select was also higher, up 0.18%, while the remaining configured indices recorded either marginal or broader declines. This ranking is based on the reported index moves for the session and places Nifty IT at the top of the day\u2019s sector performance table.<\/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>Participation within the displayed Nifty IT basket supported the higher index close. Seven of nine displayed stocks ended in positive territory, while two ended lower and none were unchanged. The 3.5 advance-decline ratio points to gains being more widely represented than declines in the available stock-level snapshot.<\/p>\n<p>The breadth reading matters because it adds context to the index gain. Coforge and HCL Technologies delivered rises of more than 2%, while L&amp;T Technology Services and Wipro also advanced by more than 0.8%. At the same time, Mphasis and Tech Mahindra ended modestly lower, showing that the session was positive but not uniform across every displayed stock.<\/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 named heavyweight group was positive overall. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coforge\/coforge-ltd-share-price-today\">Coforge<\/a> rose 2.26%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hcltech\/hcl-technologies-ltd-share-price-today\">HCL Technologies<\/a> gained 2.06%, Infosys added 0.43%, L&amp;T Technology Services increased 0.88%, and LTIMindtree edged up 0.05%.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied active-stock list also featured Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&amp;T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Their presence alongside the wider seven-to-two breadth split keeps the focus on participation across multiple named technology stocks rather than on a single positive mover alone.<\/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>\u20b91,813.10; +2.26%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage gainer among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HCL Technologies<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,324.80; +2.06%<\/td>\n<td>It closed at its intraday high of \u20b91,324.80.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>L&amp;T Technology Services<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,540.90; +0.88%<\/td>\n<td>Its advance added to the sector\u2019s positive breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,119.80; +0.43%<\/td>\n<td>It remained in positive territory at the close.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mphasis<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,424.50; -0.31%<\/td>\n<td>It was the larger of the two displayed declines.<\/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 sector\u2019s displayed gainers, rising \u20b940.10 to \u20b91,813.10, a 2.26% increase from \u20b91,773.00. Its day high was \u20b91,818.00, placing the close \u20b94.90 below that level. HCL Technologies followed with a \u20b926.80 gain, or 2.06%, to \u20b91,324.80; this was also its intraday high.<\/p>\n<p>L&amp;T Technology Services rose \u20b931.00, or 0.88%, to \u20b93,540.90. Wipro gained \u20b91.49, or 0.84%, to \u20b9179.55, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a> added \u20b94.80, or 0.43%, to \u20b91,119.80. Together, these moves formed the leading positive side of the sector\u2019s closing breadth.<\/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 ended at \u20b92,424.50, down \u20b97.50 or 0.31% from its previous close of \u20b92,432.00. During the session, it traded between \u20b92,385.00 and \u20b92,472.50. Tech Mahindra closed at \u20b91,589.80, lower by \u20b92.20 or 0.14%, after moving between \u20b91,575.80 and \u20b91,610.70.<\/p>\n<p>These two declines were limited in number compared with the seven displayed gainers, but they remain relevant for assessing whether the sector\u2019s positive participation continues into the following session.<\/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>Coforge:<\/strong> Watch whether the strongest displayed percentage gainer sustains attention after closing at \u20b91,813.10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HCL Technologies:<\/strong> Its close matched the session high of \u20b91,324.80.<\/li>\n<li><strong>L&amp;T Technology Services:<\/strong> It ended higher at \u20b93,540.90 after trading as high as \u20b93,625.20.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infosys:<\/strong> The stock closed 0.43% higher at \u20b91,119.80.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mphasis:<\/strong> Its 0.31% decline contrasted with the broader positive sector reading.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tech Mahindra:<\/strong> It closed marginally lower at \u20b91,589.80.<\/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 at the close was the combination of a 0.73% index gain and favourable breadth. Seven displayed stocks advanced, with Coforge and HCL Technologies posting gains above 2%. L&amp;T Technology Services, Wipro, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and LTIMindtree also finished above their previous closes.<\/p>\n<p>Nifty IT also ended 219.60 points above its previous close, despite trading below the opening level at the close. The positive close and the higher number of advancers provide the clearest factual basis for the sector\u2019s constructive reading on the day.<\/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 index did not hold its intraday high of 30,659.80 and closed below its opening value of 30,461.10. The 494.80-point range between the day\u2019s high and low also shows that the session included meaningful movement on both sides of the closing level.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, Mphasis and Tech Mahindra declined, while LTIMindtree\u2019s gain was limited to 0.05%. These observations do not offset the positive breadth, but they show that the advance was differentiated across the displayed names.<\/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 stood out in the configured sector ranking with the day\u2019s largest percentage gain. Its close at 30,433.05 placed the index above the previous close, while the intraday high-low range showed that the move developed within an active session rather than through a straight-line rise.<\/p>\n<p>The sector\u2019s closing character was supported by the displayed breadth profile. Seven advances against two declines gave the index a broader positive base, with Coforge and HCL Technologies taking the lead and several other names contributing smaller gains.<\/p>\n<p>The next reading should combine the index\u2019s ability to remain above the previous close with the distribution of gains and declines among the displayed stocks. Following the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> can help readers place this sector snapshot alongside the wider market\u2019s daily movements.<\/p>\n<p>For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether Nifty IT today\u2019s positive breadth is sustained while the index\u2019s closing level is assessed against its next-session price action.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 19 August 2026 at 4:15 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_perform_today\"><\/span>How did Nifty IT perform today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT closed at 30,433.05 on 19 August 2026, up 219.60 points or 0.73% from 30,213.45.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_Nifty_ITs_intraday_range_today\"><\/span>What was Nifty IT\u2019s intraday range today?<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 30,165.00.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_led_Nifty_IT_gains_today\"><\/span>Which stocks led Nifty IT gains today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coforge gained 2.26%, HCL Technologies rose 2.06%, and L&amp;T Technology Services added 0.88%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Nifty_IT_breadth_at_the_close\"><\/span>How was Nifty IT breadth at the close?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among nine displayed stocks, seven advanced and two declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Nifty_IT_stocks_declined_today\"><\/span>Which Nifty IT stocks declined today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mphasis fell 0.31% and Tech Mahindra declined 0.14%.<\/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 0.73% rise was the largest positive percentage move among the configured sector indices for the session.<\/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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