{"id":233879,"date":"2026-09-07T16:20:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-closing-bell-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T16:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T10:51:24","slug":"nifty-it-today-closing-bell-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-closing-bell-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty IT Today: Index Falls 1.05% to 32,081.25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\">Nifty IT<\/a> today<\/strong> closed under pressure on 22 October 2026, with the sector index ending at 32,081.25. The following end-of-session wrap reflects prices recorded at 4:15:00 PM IST.<\/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: #999;color:#999\" 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end-of-session performance\">Nifty IT today: end-of-session performance<\/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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#What_were_Nifty_ITs_intraday_high_and_low\" title=\"What were Nifty IT\u2019s intraday high and low?\">What were Nifty IT\u2019s intraday high and low?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-closing-bell-2026\/#Why_was_Nifty_IT_the_second_top_losing_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty IT the second top losing sector index?\">Why was Nifty IT the second top losing sector index?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-closing-bell-2026\/#How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_IT_stocks\" title=\"How was the breadth in Nifty IT stocks?\">How was the 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-closing-bell-2026\/#Which_Nifty_IT_stock_gained_today\" title=\"Which Nifty IT stock gained today?\">Which Nifty IT stock gained today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-closing-bell-2026\/#Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_Nifty_IT_losers_today\" title=\"Which stocks were the biggest Nifty IT losers today?\">Which stocks were the biggest Nifty IT losers today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-it-today-closing-bell-2026\/#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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-it\">Nifty IT<\/a> fell 341.25 points, or 1.05%, to close at 32,081.25 against the previous close of 32,422.50.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 31,841.30 and 32,569.30 during the session, finishing 239.95 points above its intraday low.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was negative: eight Nifty IT stocks declined, one advanced and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>Mphasis, Coforge and Infosys were among the notable drags, while Wipro was the sole gainer. The next session will test whether the index can maintain distance from the day\u2019s low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_IT_today_end-of-session_performance\"><\/span>Nifty IT today: end-of-session performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty IT today ended lower by 1.05%, extending pressure across a broad set of technology stocks. The index opened at 32,379.70, below the previous close, rose to an intraday high of 32,569.30, and later slipped to 31,841.30 before ending at 32,081.25.<\/p>\n<p>The close was 341.25 points below the prior session\u2019s 32,422.50. It was also below the opening level, indicating that the index could not retain its early intraday recovery. Even so, the finish above the day\u2019s low showed some late distance from the weakest level of the session. The session\u2019s price action was defined by a lower close and a wide 728-point intraday range.<\/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>Session view<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>32,422.50<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>32,379.70<\/td>\n<td>Started below the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>32,569.30<\/td>\n<td>Highest level reached<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>31,841.30<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level reached<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close<\/td>\n<td>32,081.25<\/td>\n<td>Down 341.25 points, or 1.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The high was 146.80 points above the previous close, whereas the close was 341.25 points below it. This sequence captures an attempted move higher that was followed by a broader retreat. For readers tracking the sector, the index\u2019s position relative to 31,841.30 and 32,422.50 provides two concrete reference points from this 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>Nifty IT was the second top losing sector index among India\u2019s NSE sector indices tracked in this comparison. Only Nifty FMCG recorded a steeper percentage decline. The full ranking, from the strongest gain to the steepest fall, was: Nifty Pharma, up 0.12%; Nifty Bank, down 0.09%; Nifty Financial Services, down 0.14%; Nifty Mid Select, down 0.39%; Nifty Metal, down 0.52%; Nifty Auto, down 0.73%; Nifty IT, down 1.05%; and Nifty FMCG, down 1.41%.<\/p>\n<p>This places IT near the weaker end of the day\u2019s sectoral performance, with its 1.05% fall larger than the declines in banking, financial services, mid-cap select, metal and auto. Pharma was the only index in this group to finish in positive territory.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The internal balance of Nifty IT was clearly tilted lower. Of the nine stocks tracked in the sector during the session, one advanced and eight declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 0.13. There were no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<p>That breadth reading matters because the index decline was accompanied by widespread weakness rather than being limited to a single name. Wipro\u2019s positive close offered a counterpoint, but it was insufficient to offset declines across the rest of the sector\u2019s 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 heavyweight group also reflected the negative tone. Coforge fell 2.16%, Infosys declined 1.25%, L&amp;T Technology Services lost 1.04%, LTIMindtree slipped 0.56%, and HCL Technologies eased 0.18%. These moves aligned with the sector\u2019s lower close.<\/p>\n<p>The session\u2019s active-stock list included Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&amp;T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Each of these stocks ended lower, reinforcing the broad-based weakness visible in the breadth reading. Their individual intraday ranges varied, but the common feature was a close below the previous session\u2019s level.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Nifty_IT_stocks\"><\/span>Key Nifty IT stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mphasis\/mphasis-ltd-share-price-today\">Mphasis<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Down 2.93% to 2,499.50<\/td>\n<td>It was the steepest decliner among the named Nifty IT stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coforge\/coforge-ltd-share-price-today\">Coforge<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Down 2.16% to 1,908.80<\/td>\n<td>Its decline was among the largest in the sector.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Down 1.25% to 1,153.35<\/td>\n<td>It closed below both its opening level and previous close.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">TCS<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Down 0.87% to 2,506.90<\/td>\n<td>Its lower finish added to the sector-wide negative breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/wipro\/wipro-ltd-share-price-today\">Wipro<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Up 0.66% to 190.41<\/td>\n<td>It was the only gainer in the sector.<\/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>Wipro was the sole positive mover, gaining 1.24 points, or 0.66%, to 190.41 from 189.17. The stock traded between 188.97 and 192.88. Its close above the previous session\u2019s level stood apart from the broader sector pattern.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_negative_movers\"><\/span>Biggest negative movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mphasis led the declines, falling 75.50 points, or 2.93%, to 2,499.50. It closed at its intraday low after trading as high as 2,601.40. Coforge followed with a 2.16% fall to 1,908.80, while Infosys declined 1.25% to 1,153.35. L&amp;T Technology Services and TCS lost 1.04% and 0.87%, respectively.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_next_session\"><\/span>Stocks to watch next session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mphasis:<\/strong> Watch whether it moves away from its closing level of 2,499.50, which also marked its intraday low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coforge:<\/strong> Its range of 1,900.30 to 1,986.60 and 2.16% decline make it a notable session-to-session monitor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infosys:<\/strong> The stock closed at 1,153.35 after touching 1,144.05 during the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wipro:<\/strong> As the only gainer, its ability to hold above 190.41 will be watched.<\/li>\n<li><strong>L&amp;T Technology Services:<\/strong> It ended at 3,954.80 after moving between 3,841 and 4,050.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HCL Technologies:<\/strong> Its relatively limited 0.18% fall to 1,421.70 offers a contrasting move within a weak sector.<\/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 from the session was limited but visible. Nifty IT closed 239.95 points above its intraday low, rather than at the weakest level of the day. Wipro also finished higher, showing that not every technology stock participated in the sell-off.<\/p>\n<p>Several stocks moved meaningfully above their day lows before the close. For example, Coforge ended above 1,900.30, Infosys above 1,144.05 and L&amp;T Technology Services above 3,841. These are observations from the day\u2019s trading range, not indicators of a future direction.<\/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 rests on the index\u2019s 1.05% fall, its close below both the opening level and previous close, and negative breadth of one advancer against eight decliners. Mphasis and Coforge posted declines exceeding 2%, while Infosys and L&amp;T Technology Services also fell by more than 1%.<\/p>\n<p>Nifty IT also ranked as the second steepest loser in the sector comparison. A follow-through focus is therefore warranted after the index tested 31,841.30 during the session.<\/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 closing picture for nifty it today was one of broad pressure, with the index finishing at 32,081.25 and most tracked sector stocks ending lower. The index\u2019s recovery from its intraday low moderated the damage from the weakest point of the session, but did not change the negative close.<\/p>\n<p>The contrast between Wipro\u2019s 0.66% gain and the declines in Mphasis, Coforge, Infosys, TCS and L&amp;T Technology Services shows a narrow pocket of strength rather than broad support. Breadth remains the clearest measure of the day\u2019s internal tone.<\/p>\n<p>For a broader daily market perspective, readers can follow <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. Within IT, comparing the next close with the previous close of 32,422.50 can help frame whether the sector is regaining ground or remaining below its latest reference level.<\/p>\n<p>The specific reading to watch next session is whether Nifty IT holds above 31,841.30 while breadth improves from one advancer and eight decliners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 22 October 2026 at 4:20 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 32,081.25, down 341.25 points or 1.05% from the previous close of 32,422.50.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_ITs_intraday_high_and_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty IT\u2019s intraday high and low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index reached a high of 32,569.30 and a low of 31,841.30 on 22 October 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_IT_the_second_top_losing_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty IT the second top losing sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty IT fell 1.05%, making it the second steepest fall among the listed sector indices. Nifty FMCG fell more, declining 1.41%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_IT_stocks\"><\/span>How was the breadth in Nifty IT stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One stock advanced, eight stocks declined and none were unchanged, indicating a broadly negative session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Nifty_IT_stock_gained_today\"><\/span>Which Nifty IT stock gained today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wipro was the only gainer, rising 0.66% to close at 190.41.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_Nifty_IT_losers_today\"><\/span>Which stocks were the biggest Nifty IT losers today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mphasis fell 2.93%, Coforge declined 2.16%, and Infosys dropped 1.25%, making them the largest named losers.<\/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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