Nifty IT Today Gains 2.92% in Strong Opening-Bell Trade

Updated: 28 Aug 2026 • 10:01 am

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Nifty IT Today Gains 2.92% in Strong Opening-Bell Trade

Nifty IT today opened as the strongest sectoral index in the monitored universe on 28 August 2026. At 10:00:05 AM IST, the index was higher by 883.85 points, or 2.92%, at 31,105. The early-session move was accompanied by broad gains across the display-safe IT stock set, with LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies and Tata Consultancy Services among the leading contributors by percentage move.

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty IT rose 2.92% to 31,105, compared with its previous close of 30,221.15.
The index traded between 30,473.50 and 31,157 in the early session, placing the latest level close to the day’s high.
All nine display-safe stocks were advancing, with no decliners or unchanged names in the tracked set.
LTIMindtree led with a 4.03% rise, while HCL Technologies and Tata Consultancy Services each gained 3.58%; the next signal to watch is whether the index and stock breadth remain firm through the session.

Nifty IT today: early-session strength stands out

The nifty it today move was notably stronger than the other configured sector indices at the opening bell. The index added 883.85 points from the previous close of 30,221.15 to trade at 31,105. This is an actual index-level movement, rather than an aggregation of stock percentage changes.

The index opened at 30,493.15 and remained above the previous close in the observed early-session range. It subsequently reached 31,157 before easing marginally to 31,105 at the latest update. That places the index only 52 points below its intraday high, an observation that underlines the firmness of the opening move without indicating how the rest of the session may unfold.

For readers tracking the wider market context, the Univest Market View provides the broader share-market dashboard alongside sector-specific tracking.

Price snapshot

Nifty IT’s latest price was 31,105 at 10:00:05 AM IST, up 883.85 points or 2.92% from the previous close of 30,221.15. The day’s opening level was 30,493.15, while the intraday low and high were 30,473.50 and 31,157 respectively. The range from the low to the high was 683.50 points.

Metric	Level	Early-session reading
Previous close	30,221.15	Base for the day’s change
Open	30,493.15	Above the previous close
Day low	30,473.50	Lowest observed level
Day high	31,157	Highest observed level
Latest level	31,105	Up 2.92% on the day

Sector ranking

Nifty IT ranked first among the configured sector indices by percentage gain in the early session. Its 2.92% advance was substantially ahead of the other positive moves in the monitored list: Nifty Metal was up 0.40%, Nifty Auto gained 0.38%, Nifty Mid Select rose 0.31%, and Nifty Pharma added 0.19%.

This ranking identifies IT as the top gaining sector index in the supplied opening-bell snapshot. Nifty Bank, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty FMCG were lower at the same update, which further set apart the magnitude of the IT index’s move.

Constituent breadth

The breadth reading was positive across the nine display-safe Nifty IT stocks tracked in this update: nine advanced, while zero declined and zero were unchanged. This means the index’s rise was accompanied by participation across every named stock in the displayed set, rather than being confined to one or two gainers.

Broad participation is particularly relevant in an early-session sector update because it describes the distribution of observed price moves. LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Wipro, Mphasis and L&T Technology Services were all trading higher at the latest timestamp.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The supplied heavyweight list also showed positive moves across its named stocks. Coforge rose 3.08%, HCL Technologies gained 3.58%, Infosys added 2.57%, L&T Technology Services advanced 0.96%, and LTIMindtree climbed 4.03%.

The supplied most-active list included Coforge, HCL Technologies, Infosys, L&T Technology Services and LTIMindtree. Each was in positive territory in the opening session. Taken together with the breadth reading, these observations point to a broad-based positive price pattern among the named stocks shown in the sector data.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
LTIMindtree	₹4,643.70, +4.03%	It was the largest percentage gainer among the named stocks and traded close to its day high of ₹4,650.
HCL Technologies	₹1,327.90, +3.58%	Its gain matched the second-strongest percentage move in the displayed group.
Tata Consultancy Services	₹2,329, +3.58%	The stock was among the leading gainers and traded below its day high of ₹2,335.
Coforge	₹1,960.40, +3.08%	It featured in both the supplied heavyweight and most-active stock lists.
Infosys	₹1,139.40, +2.57%	Its positive move added to the broad strength among the named IT stocks.

Biggest positive movers

LTIMindtree was the biggest positive mover, rising ₹179.70 to ₹4,643.70, a 4.03% gain. HCL Technologies rose ₹45.90 to ₹1,327.90 and Tata Consultancy Services added ₹80.60 to ₹2,329; both were up 3.58%. Coforge gained ₹58.60, or 3.08%, to ₹1,960.40, while Tech Mahindra advanced ₹42.60, or 2.69%, to ₹1,627.60.

The order of these moves shows that the early advance extended across multiple IT names rather than reflecting a single stock’s performance. Investors can follow the individual price pages for LTIMindtree and Tata Consultancy Services for live stock-specific updates.

Stocks to watch next session

LTIMindtree: Watch whether its 4.03% opening-session gain and proximity to the day high are sustained.
HCL Technologies: Track follow-through after its 3.58% advance to ₹1,327.90.
Tata Consultancy Services: Observe its movement after a 3.58% rise and a day high of ₹2,335.
Coforge: Monitor whether the stock builds on its 3.08% gain from ₹1,901.80 previous close.
Infosys: Follow the stock after its 2.57% increase to ₹1,139.40.
Tech Mahindra: Keep track of its 2.69% early-session move and its intraday range of ₹1,598 to ₹1,638.50.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence in this snapshot is clear: Nifty IT was the top gaining configured sector index, was trading 2.92% above its previous close, and sat close to its intraday high at the latest update. The index also opened above its previous close and stayed above that level through the recorded early-session range.

Stock-level participation reinforced the index move. All nine display-safe stocks were higher, and the leading names posted gains between 2.69% and 4.03%. Positive moves in LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Coforge and Infosys provided a broad set of observable strength markers.

The cautious case

This is an opening-bell snapshot, so the intraday price picture can change as trading progresses. Nifty IT had moved down from its day high of 31,157 to 31,105 by the latest update, while remaining strongly positive for the day. Monitoring the relationship between the latest level, the day’s range and the breadth reading will be more informative than drawing conclusions from one early reading alone.

At stock level, gains varied meaningfully, from 0.96% for L&T Technology Services to 4.03% for LTIMindtree. Continued broad participation would keep the positive early-session pattern intact, while changes in the displayed advance-decline mix would alter that assessment.

Univest Insights

Nifty IT today is the clearest sectoral outperformer in the supplied opening-bell data. The 883.85-point rise is large relative to the index’s previous close, and its 2.92% gain exceeded every other configured sector move in the same snapshot.

The early-session range offers useful context. From an opening level of 30,493.15, the index rose to 31,157 and was last quoted at 31,105. The latest value was therefore near the session high, while the index remained comfortably above both the opening level and the previous close.

Breadth added quality to the move among the displayed names. Nine out of nine display-safe stocks were advancing, with the strongest percentage gains led by LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies and Tata Consultancy Services. This makes the opening move a sector-wide observation across the named set.

For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether Nifty IT today maintains its position near the intraday high alongside continued positive breadth in its displayed stocks.

Published on 28 August 2026 at 10:00 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty IT today?

Nifty IT was at 31,105 at 10:00:05 AM IST on 28 August 2026, up 883.85 points or 2.92% from its previous close.

What was Nifty IT’s previous close?

Nifty IT’s previous close was 30,221.15.

What were Nifty IT’s day high and day low?

The index recorded a day high of 31,157 and a day low of 30,473.50 in the early session.

Why was Nifty IT the top gaining sector index?

It was the top gainer because its 2.92% rise was the highest percentage gain among the configured sector indices in the supplied snapshot.

Which Nifty IT stocks gained the most?

LTIMindtree gained 4.03%, while HCL Technologies and Tata Consultancy Services each rose 3.58%.

How was Nifty IT breadth in the early session?

All nine display-safe stocks were advancing, with zero decliners and zero unchanged stocks in the tracked set.

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.