{"id":217950,"date":"2026-08-25T10:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T04:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-25-august-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T10:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T04:35:24","slug":"nifty-it-today-25-august-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-25-august-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty IT Today: Index Falls 0.70% in Early Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\">Nifty IT<\/a><\/a> today slipped 0.70% in the early session on 25 August 2026, with the index at 30,382.85 at 10:00:00 AM IST. The sector was the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices, as broad-based declines across displayed IT stocks outweighed a gain in Coforge.<\/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-25-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_IT_today_early-session_pressure\" title=\"Nifty IT today: early-session pressure\">Nifty IT today: early-session pressure<\/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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-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-25-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_was_the_previous_close_of_Nifty_IT\" title=\"What was the previous close of Nifty IT?\">What was the previous close of Nifty IT?<\/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-25-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_was_the_intraday_range_for_Nifty_IT\" title=\"What was the intraday range for Nifty IT?\">What was the intraday range for Nifty IT?<\/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-25-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_IT_among_the_top_losing_sector_indices\" title=\"Why was Nifty IT among the top losing sector indices?\">Why was Nifty IT among the top losing sector indices?<\/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-25-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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-25-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_Nifty_IT_stock_gained_in_the_early_session\" title=\"Which Nifty IT stock gained in the early session?\">Which Nifty IT stock gained in the early session?<\/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-25-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>Nifty IT was down 214.05 points, or 0.70%, at 30,382.85 versus its previous close of 30,596.90.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 30,318.10 and 30,731.00 in the early session, placing the latest level closer to the day\u2019s low than its high.<\/li>\n<li>Among nine displayed stocks, one advanced and eight declined. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coforge\/coforge-ltd-share-price-today\">Coforge<\/a> was the sole gainer, while HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and Wipro led the declines.<\/li>\n<li>Traders tracking nifty it today can watch whether the index holds above its intraday low and whether the negative breadth begins to narrow through the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_IT_today_early-session_pressure\"><\/span>Nifty IT today: early-session pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IT index opened at 30,692.35, above the previous close, but moved lower during the opening phase. At the latest reading, it was down 214.05 points from the prior close. The move reflects early-session pressure across a wide group of displayed technology stocks rather than a decline limited to one or two names.<\/p>\n<p>The index was 309.50 points below its opening level and 64.75 points above the day\u2019s low at 10:00:00 AM IST. It was also 348.15 points below the day\u2019s high. These price positions describe the opening-session range and show that Nifty IT had given up ground after its initial level.<\/p>\n<p>For a live broad-market context alongside this sector update, readers can follow <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/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<th>Reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Latest level<\/td>\n<td>30,382.85<\/td>\n<td>Down 0.70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>30,596.90<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open<\/td>\n<td>30,692.35<\/td>\n<td>Above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>30,731.00<\/td>\n<td>Early-session high<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>30,318.10<\/td>\n<td>Early-session low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The 412.90-point span between the day\u2019s high and low captures the index\u2019s early intraday range. The latest level remained below both the opening level and the previous close, while staying modestly above the session low. As trading develops, movements around the established high and low will remain useful reference points for assessing whether the opening trend persists or changes.<\/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 ranked as the second top losing sector index in the configured sector universe at the latest update. Nifty Metal was lower by 0.91%, while Nifty IT\u2019s 0.70% fall was steeper than the declines in Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Mid Select and Nifty Bank.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking places the technology pack among the weaker sectoral groups in the opening session. It is a relative performance observation based on the displayed sector-index changes at 10:00:00 AM IST, not a forecast for the rest of the trading day.<\/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>Breadth was clearly tilted to the downside. Of the nine displayed Nifty IT stocks, one advanced, eight declined and none was unchanged. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.13, indicating that declining names substantially outnumbered advancing names in the displayed set.<\/p>\n<p>Coforge gained 0.37%, but the broader list showed losses across HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, L&amp;T Technology Services, Infosys, Mphasis and LTIMindtree. This breadth pattern aligns with the index\u2019s negative move and indicates that the early weakness was spread across the displayed stocks.<\/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 presented a mixed but predominantly negative picture. Coforge rose 0.37% to 1,880.00, while HCL Technologies fell 1.66% to 1,300.00. Infosys was down 0.41%, L&amp;T Technology Services declined 0.45% and LTIMindtree was lower by 0.29%.<\/p>\n<p>The available most-active list carried the same directional message: Coforge was positive, whereas HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&amp;T Technology Services and LTIMindtree were in the red. The overlap between these named lists underscores the wider weakness visible in the opening-session breadth.<\/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\/hcltech\/hcl-technologies-ltd-share-price-today\">HCL Technologies<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,300.00; -1.66%<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decline among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/techm\/tech-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Tech Mahindra<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,569.00; -0.95%<\/td>\n<td>One of the sharper early declines in the sector.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/wipro\/wipro-ltd-share-price-today\">Wipro<\/a><\/td>\n<td>179.90; -0.78%<\/td>\n<td>Its decline added to the broad negative breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Consultancy Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,268.00; -0.70%<\/td>\n<td>Its move matched the index\u2019s percentage decline.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coforge\/coforge-ltd-share-price-today\">Coforge<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,880.00; +0.37%<\/td>\n<td>The only displayed stock in positive 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 was the sole displayed gainer, rising 7.00 points, or 0.37%, to 1,880.00 from 1,873.00. It traded between 1,875.10 and 1,893.00 after opening at 1,885.30. Its positive move offered a counterpoint to the broader sector decline, although it did not alter the overall negative breadth reading.<\/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>HCL Technologies was the biggest displayed loser, falling 22.00 points, or 1.66%, to 1,300.00. Tech Mahindra lost 0.95% to 1,569.00 and Wipro declined 0.78% to 179.90. Tata Consultancy Services was down 0.70% to 2,268.00, while L&amp;T Technology Services eased 0.45% to 3,568.30.<\/p>\n<p>HCL Technologies traded near its session low of 1,298.00, while Tech Mahindra was at 1,569.00 against a day low of 1,565.10. These are intraday observations that help frame the current price position of the stocks.<\/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>HCL Technologies: watch its position relative to the 1,298.00 day low after the 1.66% decline.<\/li>\n<li>Tech Mahindra: monitor whether its early range of 1,565.10 to 1,591.00 remains relevant.<\/li>\n<li>Tata Consultancy Services: track its movement after closing the latest update at 2,268.00, near the day low of 2,262.00.<\/li>\n<li>Infosys: observe its range between 1,122.60 and 1,134.60 after a 0.41% fall.<\/li>\n<li>Coforge: follow whether the sole displayed gainer can retain its positive position.<\/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 in the opening session is limited but identifiable. Nifty IT opened above its previous close and remained above the day\u2019s low at the latest update. Coforge also stayed positive, rising 0.37% while the index was lower. These observations show that the session had both an initial higher opening and at least one displayed stock advancing.<\/p>\n<p>Any improvement in the sector\u2019s tone would be visible through a recovery in the index from the lower end of its intraday range and a better balance between advancing and declining displayed stocks. Those would be fresh session developments to monitor rather than conclusions from the current snapshot.<\/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 supported by the index\u2019s 0.70% fall from the previous close, its decline from the opening level, and the fact that it was trading closer to the day\u2019s low than the day\u2019s high. Eight of nine displayed stocks were lower, giving the early move a broad negative base.<\/p>\n<p>The sharper falls in HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and Wipro added to that pressure, while Tata Consultancy Services matched the index\u2019s percentage drop. For nifty it today, the combination of negative price change and weak breadth is the principal early-session signal.<\/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 began the session from an opening level of 30,692.35 and subsequently moved into negative territory against its prior close of 30,596.90. The latest value of 30,382.85 places the index below both reference points, making the early-session direction clear.<\/p>\n<p>Participation matters in reading a sector index. Here, one displayed gainer against eight decliners means the decline was not confined to a narrow set of names. Coforge\u2019s gain was notable, but the wider displayed stock set remained under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>The intraday range from 30,318.10 to 30,731.00 provides a practical framework for following the rest of the session. A move within this range would continue to reflect the day\u2019s established price boundaries, while a change in breadth would add context to any index movement.<\/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 25 August 2026 at 10:04 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 30,382.85 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 25 August 2026, down 214.05 points or 0.70% from its previous close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_previous_close_of_Nifty_IT\"><\/span>What was the previous close of Nifty IT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The previous close was 30,596.90.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_intraday_range_for_Nifty_IT\"><\/span>What was the intraday range for Nifty IT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index traded between 30,318.10 and 30,731.00 in the early session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_IT_among_the_top_losing_sector_indices\"><\/span>Why was Nifty IT among the top losing sector indices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT fell 0.70%, making it the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices at the latest update.<\/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, eight declined and none was unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Nifty_IT_stock_gained_in_the_early_session\"><\/span>Which Nifty IT stock gained in the early session?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coforge gained 0.37% to 1,880.00 and was the sole displayed gainer.<\/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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