Nifty IT Today: Index Falls 0.70% in Early Trade

Nifty IT 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.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty IT was down 214.05 points, or 0.70%, at 30,382.85 versus its previous close of 30,596.90.
• The index traded between 30,318.10 and 30,731.00 in the early session, placing the latest level closer to the day’s low than its high.
• Among nine displayed stocks, one advanced and eight declined. Coforge was the sole gainer, while HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and Wipro led the declines.
• 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.

Nifty IT today: early-session pressure

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.

The index was 309.50 points below its opening level and 64.75 points above the day’s low at 10:00:00 AM IST. It was also 348.15 points below the day’s high. These price positions describe the opening-session range and show that Nifty IT had given up ground after its initial level.

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Price snapshot

Metric	Level	Reading
Latest level	30,382.85	Down 0.70%
Previous close	30,596.90	Reference level for the day
Day open	30,692.35	Above the previous close
Day high	30,731.00	Early-session high
Day low	30,318.10	Early-session low

The 412.90-point span between the day’s high and low captures the index’s 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.

Sector ranking

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’s 0.70% fall was steeper than the declines in Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Mid Select and Nifty Bank.

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.

Constituent breadth

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.

Coforge gained 0.37%, but the broader list showed losses across HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, L&T Technology Services, Infosys, Mphasis and LTIMindtree. This breadth pattern aligns with the index’s negative move and indicates that the early weakness was spread across the displayed stocks.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

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&T Technology Services declined 0.45% and LTIMindtree was lower by 0.29%.

The available most-active list carried the same directional message: Coforge was positive, whereas HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&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.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
HCL Technologies	1,300.00; -1.66%	Largest percentage decline among the displayed stocks.
Tech Mahindra	1,569.00; -0.95%	One of the sharper early declines in the sector.
Wipro	179.90; -0.78%	Its decline added to the broad negative breadth.
Tata Consultancy Services	2,268.00; -0.70%	Its move matched the index’s percentage decline.
Coforge	1,880.00; +0.37%	The only displayed stock in positive territory.

Biggest positive movers

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.

Biggest negative movers

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&T Technology Services eased 0.45% to 3,568.30.

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.

Stocks to watch next session

• HCL Technologies: watch its position relative to the 1,298.00 day low after the 1.66% decline.
• Tech Mahindra: monitor whether its early range of 1,565.10 to 1,591.00 remains relevant.
• Tata Consultancy Services: track its movement after closing the latest update at 2,268.00, near the day low of 2,262.00.
• Infosys: observe its range between 1,122.60 and 1,134.60 after a 0.41% fall.
• Coforge: follow whether the sole displayed gainer can retain its positive position.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence in the opening session is limited but identifiable. Nifty IT opened above its previous close and remained above the day’s 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.

Any improvement in the sector’s 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.

The cautious case

The cautious case is supported by the index’s 0.70% fall from the previous close, its decline from the opening level, and the fact that it was trading closer to the day’s low than the day’s high. Eight of nine displayed stocks were lower, giving the early move a broad negative base.

The sharper falls in HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and Wipro added to that pressure, while Tata Consultancy Services matched the index’s percentage drop. For nifty it today, the combination of negative price change and weak breadth is the principal early-session signal.

Univest Insights

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.

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’s gain was notable, but the wider displayed stock set remained under pressure.

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’s established price boundaries, while a change in breadth would add context to any index movement.

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Published on 25 August 2026 at 10:04 AM IST

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty IT today?

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.

What was the previous close of Nifty IT?

The previous close was 30,596.90.

What was the intraday range for Nifty IT?

The index traded between 30,318.10 and 30,731.00 in the early session.

Why was Nifty IT among the top losing sector indices?

Nifty IT fell 0.70%, making it the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices at the latest update.

How was Nifty IT breadth in the opening session?

Among nine displayed stocks, one advanced, eight declined and none was unchanged.

Which Nifty IT stock gained in the early session?

Coforge gained 0.37% to 1,880.00 and was the sole displayed gainer.

Disclaimer

Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. This sector-index update is for informational and educational purposes only and is not personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.