{"id":215952,"date":"2026-08-21T16:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T16:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:32:30","slug":"nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty IT Today: Index Performance, Stocks, Gainers &#038; Losers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\">Nifty IT<\/a> today closed in the red, reflecting a mildly weak session for Indian technology stocks. The index stood at 30,532.25, down 140.80 points or 0.46% from the previous close of 30,673.05. The session opened at 30,676.40, moved to an intraday high of 30,693.35, and slipped to a low of 30,337.00 before settling lower by the close. For anyone tracking Nifty IT live, the day\u2019s action showed that early stability faded as more constituents ended in the red than in the green.<\/p>\n<p>This page brings together the most useful information for users searching Nifty IT today, Nifty IT live, Nifty IT performance, Nifty IT analysis, Nifty IT stocks, top gainers, top losers, and overall market breadth. The analysis below is based on available price and breadth data for the index and its listed constituents.<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Why_Is_Nifty_IT_Moving_Today\" title=\"Why Is Nifty IT Moving Today?\">Why Is Nifty IT Moving Today?<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Nifty_IT_Market_Breadth_Today\" title=\"Nifty IT Market Breadth Today\">Nifty IT Market Breadth Today<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Complete_Nifty_IT_Constituent_Performance\" title=\"Complete Nifty IT Constituent Performance\">Complete Nifty IT Constituent Performance<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_IT_Today\" title=\"Top Gainers in Nifty IT Today\">Top Gainers in Nifty IT Today<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Losers_in_Nifty_IT_Today\" title=\"Top Losers in Nifty IT Today\">Top Losers in Nifty IT Today<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#What_Todays_Stock_Moves_Say_About_Nifty_IT\" title=\"What Today\u2019s Stock Moves Say About Nifty IT\">What Today\u2019s Stock Moves Say About Nifty IT<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Nifty_IT_Technical_View_Based_on_Available_Price_Action\" title=\"Nifty IT Technical View Based on Available Price Action\">Nifty IT Technical View Based on Available Price Action<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Historical_Context_Available_From_Todays_Session\" title=\"Historical Context Available From Today\u2019s Session\">Historical Context Available From Today\u2019s Session<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Most_Active_and_Closely_Tracked_Nifty_IT_Stocks\" title=\"Most Active and Closely Tracked Nifty IT Stocks\">Most Active and Closely Tracked Nifty IT Stocks<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#What_Should_Investors_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_IT\" title=\"What Should Investors Watch Next in Nifty IT?\">What Should Investors Watch Next in Nifty IT?<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Key_Takeaways_Nifty_IT_Today\" title=\"Key Takeaways: Nifty IT Today\">Key Takeaways: Nifty IT Today<\/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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Featured_Snippet_Answers\" title=\"Featured Snippet Answers\">Featured Snippet Answers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#What_is_Nifty_IT\" title=\"What is Nifty IT?\">What is Nifty IT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Why_is_Nifty_IT_moving_today\" title=\"Why is Nifty IT moving today?\">Why is Nifty IT moving today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Which_stock_contributed_the_most_on_the_upside_today\" title=\"Which stock contributed the most on the upside today?\">Which stock contributed the most on the upside 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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_IT_today\" title=\"Which stock fell the most in Nifty IT today?\">Which stock fell the most in Nifty IT 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-21-august-2026-16-00\/#How_many_Nifty_IT_stocks_advanced_today\" title=\"How many Nifty IT stocks advanced today?\">How many Nifty IT stocks advanced today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Google_AI_Overview_Summary\" title=\"Google AI Overview Summary\">Google AI Overview Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#1_What_is_the_Nifty_IT_index_today\" title=\"1. What is the Nifty IT index today?\">1. What is the Nifty IT index today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#2_Why_is_Nifty_IT_down_today\" title=\"2. Why is Nifty IT down today?\">2. Why is Nifty IT down today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#3_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_IT_today\" title=\"3. What was the opening value of Nifty IT today?\">3. What was the opening value of Nifty IT today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#4_What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_of_Nifty_IT\" title=\"4. What were the day high and day low of Nifty IT?\">4. What were the day high and day low of Nifty IT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#5_Is_Nifty_IT_bullish_or_bearish_today\" title=\"5. Is Nifty IT bullish or bearish today?\">5. Is Nifty IT bullish or bearish today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#6_Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_IT_today\" title=\"6. Which stock gained the most in Nifty IT today?\">6. Which stock gained the most in Nifty IT today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#7_Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_IT_today\" title=\"7. Which stock fell the most in Nifty IT today?\">7. Which stock fell the most in Nifty IT today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#8_How_many_Nifty_IT_stocks_advanced_today\" title=\"8. How many Nifty IT stocks advanced today?\">8. How many Nifty IT stocks advanced today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#9_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_IT_today\" title=\"9. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty IT today?\">9. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty IT today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#10_Which_stocks_were_in_the_green_in_Nifty_IT_today\" title=\"10. Which stocks were in the green in Nifty IT today?\">10. Which stocks were in the green in Nifty IT today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#11_Which_stocks_dragged_Nifty_IT_the_most_today\" title=\"11. Which stocks dragged Nifty IT the most today?\">11. Which stocks dragged Nifty IT the most today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#12_What_should_investors_watch_next_in_Nifty_IT\" title=\"12. What should investors watch next in Nifty IT?\">12. What should investors watch next in Nifty IT?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-21-august-2026-16-00\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_IT_Today_Sector_Index_Snapshot\"><\/span>Nifty IT Today: Sector Index Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Value<\/td>\n<td>30,532.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Absolute Change<\/td>\n<td>-140.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Percentage Change<\/td>\n<td>-0.46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opening Value<\/td>\n<td>30,676.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>30,673.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Today&#8217;s High<\/td>\n<td>30,693.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Today&#8217;s Low<\/td>\n<td>30,337.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Status<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Updated<\/td>\n<td>21 August 2026 at 4:00:00 PM IST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Trend<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Nifty IT index spent most of the day under pressure after opening almost flat versus the previous close. The fact that the opening level of 30,676.40 was nearly identical to the prior close of 30,673.05 suggests there was no major overnight pricing gap in the index itself. However, the inability to hold the opening range and the subsequent drop toward 30,337.00 pointed to intraday selling pressure in key IT names.<\/p>\n<p>Although the decline of 0.46% is not severe, it still indicates that sellers had the upper hand through most of the session. The intraday range between 30,693.35 and 30,337.00 also shows that the index experienced meaningful movement within the day rather than staying completely range-bound. Because the close remained well below the day\u2019s high and below the opening level, the near-term tone was weak.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Nifty_IT_Moving_Today\"><\/span>Why Is Nifty IT Moving Today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the verified session data, Nifty IT moved lower mainly because a majority of its visible constituents closed in the red. The most important driver was not one isolated stock, but the combined effect of declines in several major IT counters including LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra. When multiple large and actively tracked names in a sector trade lower on the same day, the sector index usually follows.<\/p>\n<p>Another useful clue comes from the market breadth. Only 3 stocks advanced, while 5 declined and 1 remained unchanged. That kind of breadth usually signals that weakness was broad enough to weigh on the sector benchmark. In simple terms, the index did not fall only because of one outlier. It fell because losers outnumbered gainers.<\/p>\n<p>The list of top losers also shows that the heaviest negative moves were not tiny declines. LTIMindtree fell 1.43%, HCL Technologies lost 1.21%, and Infosys declined 0.80%. These are notable day moves for established IT names and likely played a meaningful role in pulling the index lower.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the green side of the market was too narrow to reverse the overall tone. L&amp;T Technology Services rose 0.71%, Coforge gained 0.52%, and Tata Consultancy Services added 0.17%. These positive moves provided some support, but they were not enough to offset the broader weakness among decliners.<\/p>\n<p>So, for users asking why Nifty IT is falling today, the most evidence-based answer is this: the sector saw more decliners than advancers, and some of the sharper stock-level drops came from prominent IT constituents, which kept the index under pressure through the session.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_IT_Market_Breadth_Today\"><\/span>Nifty IT Market Breadth Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Breadth Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advancing Stocks<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Declining Stocks<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unchanged Stocks<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advance-Decline Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Green<\/td>\n<td>33.33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Red<\/td>\n<td>55.56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Market breadth is one of the easiest ways to understand whether a sector move is broad-based or narrow. In today\u2019s Nifty IT session, breadth leaned negative. With only 3 advancing stocks versus 5 declining stocks, the advance-decline ratio came in at 0.60. A ratio below 1 means losers outnumbered gainers.<\/p>\n<p>The percentage split tells the same story. About 33.33% of tracked constituents closed in the green, while 55.56% ended in the red. One stock was unchanged. This kind of distribution supports the view that the sector\u2019s weakness was fairly widespread rather than driven only by a single heavyweight.<\/p>\n<p>From an interpretation standpoint, negative breadth usually matters because it confirms the price move of the index. If the index is down and breadth is also weak, the decline tends to look more credible. Today\u2019s Nifty IT performance fits that pattern. The sector closed lower, and the majority of component stocks also ended lower.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Nifty_IT_Constituent_Performance\"><\/span>Complete Nifty IT Constituent Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>CMP<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s %<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s Change<\/th>\n<th>Day Open<\/th>\n<th>Day High<\/th>\n<th>Day Low<\/th>\n<th>Trend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ltm\/ltimindtree-ltd-share-price-today\">LTIMindtree Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>4,487.80<\/td>\n<td>-1.43%<\/td>\n<td>-65.20<\/td>\n<td>4,500.00<\/td>\n<td>4,500.00<\/td>\n<td>4,414.80<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hcltech\/hcl-technologies-ltd-share-price-today\">HCL Technologies Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,302.50<\/td>\n<td>-1.21%<\/td>\n<td>-15.90<\/td>\n<td>1,319.90<\/td>\n<td>1,321.70<\/td>\n<td>1,302.50<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,121.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.80%<\/td>\n<td>-9.00<\/td>\n<td>1,133.00<\/td>\n<td>1,133.50<\/td>\n<td>1,118.00<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ltts\/landt-technology-services-ltd-share-price-today\">L&amp;T Technology Services Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>3,604.60<\/td>\n<td>0.71%<\/td>\n<td>25.50<\/td>\n<td>3,579.10<\/td>\n<td>3,629.70<\/td>\n<td>3,574.30<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coforge\/coforge-ltd-share-price-today\">Coforge Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,891.70<\/td>\n<td>0.52%<\/td>\n<td>9.70<\/td>\n<td>1,890.00<\/td>\n<td>1,891.70<\/td>\n<td>1,851.00<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/techm\/tech-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Tech Mahindra Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,584.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.51%<\/td>\n<td>-8.10<\/td>\n<td>1,592.10<\/td>\n<td>1,602.00<\/td>\n<td>1,576.50<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,302.00<\/td>\n<td>0.17%<\/td>\n<td>4.00<\/td>\n<td>2,290.10<\/td>\n<td>2,307.20<\/td>\n<td>2,263.30<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/wipro\/wipro-ltd-share-price-today\">Wipro Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>180.79<\/td>\n<td>-0.12%<\/td>\n<td>-0.21<\/td>\n<td>180.60<\/td>\n<td>181.76<\/td>\n<td>180.00<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mphasis\/mphasis-ltd-share-price-today\">Mphasis Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,430.00<\/td>\n<td>0.00%<\/td>\n<td>0.00<\/td>\n<td>2,432.00<\/td>\n<td>2,436.70<\/td>\n<td>2,386.40<\/td>\n<td>Sideways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The constituent table gives a clearer view of what happened beneath the index level. LTIMindtree was the worst performer, dropping 1.43%, while HCL Technologies and Infosys also posted visible losses. On the positive side, L&amp;T Technology Services led the gainers with a 0.71% rise, followed by Coforge and Tata Consultancy Services.<\/p>\n<p>It is notable that some stocks that opened near their previous close still ended the day weaker. That usually indicates intraday selling emerged after the open. HCL Technologies, for example, opened at 1,319.90 but closed at 1,302.50, right at its day low. That pattern often reflects sustained pressure through the session. LTIMindtree also opened at 4,500.00 and finished materially lower at 4,487.80 after slipping to a day low of 4,414.80.<\/p>\n<p>On the gaining side, L&amp;T Technology Services opened at 3,579.10, which was also its previous close, and climbed to 3,629.70 before ending at 3,604.60. That suggests buyers were willing to support the stock despite overall sector weakness. Coforge also finished at its day high of 1,891.70, which is often viewed as a sign of late-session strength.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_IT_Today\"><\/span>Top Gainers in Nifty IT Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Reason Behind Move<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ltts\/landt-technology-services-ltd-share-price-today\">L&amp;T Technology Services Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25.50<\/td>\n<td>0.71%<\/td>\n<td>Outperformed the sector and closed higher despite broad weakness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coforge\/coforge-ltd-share-price-today\">Coforge Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>9.70<\/td>\n<td>0.52%<\/td>\n<td>Held gains through the session and closed in positive territory.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>4.00<\/td>\n<td>0.17%<\/td>\n<td>Added modest support to the index with a positive close.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top gainers list shows that bullish participation within the sector was concentrated in a few names. L&amp;T Technology Services was the strongest performer and stands out because its gain was large enough to differentiate it from the rest of the green pack. Coforge also delivered a meaningful rise, and Tata Consultancy Services ended marginally positive.<\/p>\n<p>These three stocks helped limit the extent of the Nifty IT decline. Without their gains, the sector could have seen a deeper cut. Still, the positive contribution from these names was offset by a larger number of decliners across the basket.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Losers_in_Nifty_IT_Today\"><\/span>Top Losers in Nifty IT Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Reason Behind Fall<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ltm\/ltimindtree-ltd-share-price-today\">LTIMindtree Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-65.20<\/td>\n<td>-1.43%<\/td>\n<td>Sharpest fall in the sector during the session.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hcltech\/hcl-technologies-ltd-share-price-today\">HCL Technologies Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-15.90<\/td>\n<td>-1.21%<\/td>\n<td>Closed at the day low, indicating strong intraday selling pressure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-9.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.80%<\/td>\n<td>Traded below the opening level and ended the day weak.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/techm\/tech-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Tech Mahindra Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-8.10<\/td>\n<td>-0.51%<\/td>\n<td>Failed to hold intraday strength and closed lower.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/wipro\/wipro-ltd-share-price-today\">Wipro Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-0.21<\/td>\n<td>-0.12%<\/td>\n<td>Marginal decline added to weak sector breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top drags on the sector came from LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, and Infosys. These losses mattered because they were larger than the positive moves in most gainers, and together they created a heavier downward pull on the index. LTIMindtree was the worst performer on percentage terms, while HCL Technologies closing at its session low added to the negative tone.<\/p>\n<p>Even Wipro\u2019s decline was small, but in a day when advancing stocks were limited, every negative closing stock added to the weak breadth picture. That is often how sector indices behave on moderately bearish days: not every stock crashes, but enough names finish lower to keep the index under pressure.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Todays_Stock_Moves_Say_About_Nifty_IT\"><\/span>What Today\u2019s Stock Moves Say About Nifty IT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three important takeaways from the constituent-level price action. First, weakness was not universal, but it was broad enough. With five stocks in the red and only three in the green, the balance clearly favored sellers. Second, the top gaining stocks were not able to create a strong counter-trend rally across the sector. Third, the sharper declines came from stocks that are widely tracked by market participants, which likely amplified the bearish reading of the index.<\/p>\n<p>Another practical observation is the closing pattern. Some gainers, such as Coforge, closed near their highs, while some losers, such as HCL Technologies, closed at their lows. This divergence shows the sector was not moving as a single block. Instead, investors appeared selective, rewarding a small group of names while remaining cautious on several others.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_IT_Technical_View_Based_on_Available_Price_Action\"><\/span>Nifty IT Technical View Based on Available Price Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The technical analysis here is based on available index price action and constituent movement data. On that basis, the day\u2019s trend was bearish. The index opened close to the previous close, attempted to hold above 30,600, but eventually slipped and spent time closer to the lower half of the day\u2019s range.<\/p>\n<p>The intraday high of 30,693.35 now stands out as the upper end of the day\u2019s trading zone, while 30,337.00 marks the lower end. In plain language, these levels define today\u2019s immediate swing range. Because the index closed below the open and below the previous close, the session favored a weak short-term setup rather than a strong momentum rebound.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, several names also showed bearish structures. HCL Technologies ended at its day low, which is typically a soft sign for near-term sentiment. Infosys also closed close to its intraday low relative to the session range. By contrast, L&amp;T Technology Services and Coforge held firm and closed with positive momentum, which may keep them on traders\u2019 radar within the sector.<\/p>\n<p>Since broader moving average, RSI, MACD, VWAP, and longer time-series levels are not part of the verified dataset here, the cleanest interpretation is that Nifty IT had a one-day bearish bias supported by negative breadth and a lower close. Traders and investors following the sector would usually watch whether the index can reclaim the opening area near 30,676 or whether selling pressure persists closer to the lower end of today\u2019s range.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Available_From_Todays_Session\"><\/span>Historical Context Available From Today\u2019s Session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Value \/ Performance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Today<\/td>\n<td>-0.46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>30,673.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open vs Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>Nearly flat start<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Intraday High-Low Range<\/td>\n<td>356.35 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close vs Open<\/td>\n<td>Lower<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>While full multi-period historical returns are not part of the verified dataset used here, today\u2019s session itself offers useful context. The index did not begin with a major bullish or bearish gap. Instead, weakness developed during live trading hours. That matters because it suggests the market reassessed the sector negatively as the session progressed, rather than simply reacting to a pre-open gap.<\/p>\n<p>The high-low range of 356.35 points indicates that volatility was meaningful enough for traders to notice. A range of that size, combined with a lower close, usually signals that supply was stronger than demand during the day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Active_and_Closely_Tracked_Nifty_IT_Stocks\"><\/span>Most Active and Closely Tracked Nifty IT Stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most actively watched names in today\u2019s Nifty IT session included Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&amp;T Technology Services, LTIMindtree, Mphasis, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro. These stocks formed the core of today\u2019s sector narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Among them, the market\u2019s attention naturally shifts toward the strongest and weakest performers. L&amp;T Technology Services and Coforge stood out on relative strength, while LTIMindtree and HCL Technologies stood out on the downside. Infosys and Tech Mahindra also remained important because their declines added to the sector\u2019s weak breadth and reinforced the day\u2019s bearish index close.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Investors_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_IT\"><\/span>What Should Investors Watch Next in Nifty IT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based strictly on available price and breadth data, the most important thing to watch next is whether Nifty IT continues to show weak breadth or sees a broader rebound in constituent participation. A one-day decline is more significant when losers continue to outnumber gainers. Conversely, if more stocks return to the green in the next session, that could improve the short-term tone.<\/p>\n<p>Investors may also watch whether today\u2019s top gainers can sustain leadership. L&amp;T Technology Services, Coforge, and Tata Consultancy Services were the names that offered support today. If they continue to outperform while some of the top losers stabilize, the index could find a firmer base.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra continue to trade weak, the pressure on Nifty IT may remain. In sector analysis, repeat weakness in multiple key stocks often matters more than a single stock decline.<\/p>\n<p>Another useful point to monitor is the location of the next close relative to today\u2019s range. If the index starts reclaiming the upper part of today\u2019s band, that may indicate improving sentiment. If it drifts closer to the day\u2019s low zone again, that would keep the near-term outlook cautious.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_Nifty_IT_Today\"><\/span>Key Takeaways: Nifty IT Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty IT closed at 30,532.25, down 140.80 points or 0.46%.<\/li>\n<li>The index opened nearly flat but weakened during the session.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was negative, with 3 advancers, 5 decliners, and 1 unchanged stock.<\/li>\n<li>LTIMindtree was the worst performer, down 1.43%.<\/li>\n<li>HCL Technologies and Infosys also weighed on the sector.<\/li>\n<li>L&amp;T Technology Services was the top gainer, up 0.71%.<\/li>\n<li>Coforge and Tata Consultancy Services provided some positive support.<\/li>\n<li>The day\u2019s trend was bearish based on price action and breadth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In summary, Nifty IT today was a mildly bearish session rather than a sharp sell-off. The decline was supported by negative market breadth and visible weakness in several prominent stocks. A few gainers helped cap the downside, but not enough to turn the sector positive. For anyone tracking Nifty IT live, performance, or analysis, today\u2019s data points to selective stock strength within an overall soft sector backdrop.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Featured_Snippet_Answers\"><\/span>Featured Snippet Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Nifty_IT\"><\/span>What is Nifty IT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT is a sectoral index that tracks the performance of major information technology stocks listed in the Indian market. It helps investors understand how leading IT companies are performing as a group on a given trading day.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Nifty_IT_moving_today\"><\/span>Why is Nifty IT moving today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT moved lower today because more constituent stocks declined than advanced. Key losers such as LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra pulled the index down, while gains in L&amp;T Technology Services, Coforge, and Tata Consultancy Services were not enough to offset the weakness.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_contributed_the_most_on_the_upside_today\"><\/span>Which stock contributed the most on the upside today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>L&amp;T Technology Services was the top-performing Nifty IT stock today, rising 0.71%. It outperformed the sector and helped limit the overall decline in the index.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_IT_today\"><\/span>Which stock fell the most in Nifty IT today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>LTIMindtree was the biggest loser in Nifty IT today, falling 1.43%. It was followed by HCL Technologies and Infosys among the major decliners in the sector.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_Nifty_IT_stocks_advanced_today\"><\/span>How many Nifty IT stocks advanced today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Three Nifty IT stocks advanced today, while five declined and one remained unchanged. This negative breadth supported the index\u2019s lower close.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_AI_Overview_Summary\"><\/span>Google AI Overview Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty IT closed at 30,532.25 on 21 August 2026, down 0.46% for the day. The sector weakened after a flat opening as decliners outnumbered gainers, with LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra among the main drags. L&amp;T Technology Services, Coforge, and Tata Consultancy Services provided limited support. Investors may next watch whether breadth improves and whether today\u2019s top losers stabilize or extend weakness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 21 August 2026 at 4:01 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=\"1_What_is_the_Nifty_IT_index_today\"><\/span>1. What is the Nifty IT index today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT closed at 30,532.25 today, down 140.80 points or 0.46% from the previous close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_Nifty_IT_down_today\"><\/span>2. Why is Nifty IT down today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT is down today because more sector stocks declined than advanced, with LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra leading the weakness.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_IT_today\"><\/span>3. What was the opening value of Nifty IT today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT opened at 30,676.40, which was very close to its previous close of 30,673.05.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_of_Nifty_IT\"><\/span>4. What were the day high and day low of Nifty IT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index touched a high of 30,693.35 and a low of 30,337.00 during the session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_Nifty_IT_bullish_or_bearish_today\"><\/span>5. Is Nifty IT bullish or bearish today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Based on today\u2019s price action and negative breadth, the short-term session trend for Nifty IT was bearish.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_IT_today\"><\/span>6. Which stock gained the most in Nifty IT today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>L&amp;T Technology Services was the top gainer in Nifty IT today, rising 0.71% to 3,604.60.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_IT_today\"><\/span>7. Which stock fell the most in Nifty IT today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>LTIMindtree fell the most in Nifty IT today, declining 1.43% to 4,487.80.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_many_Nifty_IT_stocks_advanced_today\"><\/span>8. How many Nifty IT stocks advanced today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Three stocks advanced in Nifty IT today, while five declined and one remained unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_IT_today\"><\/span>9. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty IT today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The advance-decline ratio of Nifty IT today was 0.60, showing that decliners outnumbered advancers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_stocks_were_in_the_green_in_Nifty_IT_today\"><\/span>10. Which stocks were in the green in Nifty IT today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The stocks that closed higher were L&amp;T Technology Services, Coforge, and Tata Consultancy Services.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Which_stocks_dragged_Nifty_IT_the_most_today\"><\/span>11. Which stocks dragged Nifty IT the most today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra were among the main drags on Nifty IT today.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_should_investors_watch_next_in_Nifty_IT\"><\/span>12. What should investors watch next in Nifty IT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Investors may watch whether sector breadth improves, whether today\u2019s top gainers sustain strength, and whether major losers such as LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, and Infosys stabilize in the next 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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