Nifty IT Today: Index Gains 0.33% in Opening Trade

Nifty IT today opened with a constructive tone on 4 September 2026, with the technology index holding in positive territory in the early session. The index was the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at 10:00:00 AM IST, supported by a positive balance of advancing technology stocks.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty IT rose 100.50 points, or 0.33%, to 30,939.35 from the previous close of 30,838.85.
• The index traded between 30,932.00 and 31,263.20 during the early session, after opening at 30,956.15.
• Breadth was positive among the nine displayable stocks: six advanced and three declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 2:1.
• Wipro, Coforge and Infosys led the gainers, while HCL Technologies, L&T Technology Services and Mphasis were lower. The ability of the index to hold its positive move after touching the session high remains the near-term point to watch.

Nifty IT today: early-session strength

The nifty it today move reflected a gain of 100.50 points from the previous close. At 30,939.35, the index remained above its prior close, even though it was below its opening level of 30,956.15 and its intraday high of 31,263.20. This describes an early positive session with some movement away from the day’s peak.

The index’s 0.33% advance placed it second among the configured sector indices on the gainers’ side. The move was modest in percentage terms, but the positive close-to-last-traded-price comparison and favourable stock breadth provided a constructive opening-bell read for the IT pack.

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Price snapshot

Metric	Value	Early-session reading
Last traded price	30,939.35	100.50 points above the previous close
Previous close	30,838.85	Reference level for the day’s gain
Day open	30,956.15	Above the previous close
Day high	31,263.20	Highest level recorded in the session so far
Day low	30,932.00	Lowest level recorded in the session so far

The session range stood at 331.20 points between the day low and day high. The last traded price was close to the lower end of that range, while still retaining a gain versus the previous close. That makes the index’s behaviour around its opening level and the positive close-to-LTP gap relevant through the rest of the session.

Sector ranking

Nifty IT ranked as the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at the stated timestamp. Nifty Financial Services was ahead with a 0.48% gain, while Nifty IT followed with a 0.33% advance. Nifty Mid Select gained 0.24%, Nifty Bank rose 0.04%, and Nifty Metal was marginally higher by 0.01%.

This ranking places IT near the top of the early-session sector performance list. It is an observation based on the percentage changes recorded at 10:00:00 AM IST rather than a projection of where the sectors may finish the day.

Constituent breadth

Participation within the displayed Nifty IT stock set leaned positive. Six of nine stocks advanced, three declined and none were unchanged. The resulting 2:1 advance-decline ratio shows that gains were spread across more displayed stocks than losses.

Positive breadth matters because the index gain was not confined to a single advancing name in this early reading. Wipro, Coforge, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, LTIMindtree and Tata Consultancy Services were higher, while HCL Technologies, L&T Technology Services and Mphasis traded lower.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The available heavyweight group showed a mixed but positive aggregate picture. Coforge rose 0.64% to ₹1,984.50 and Infosys gained 0.53% to ₹1,136.30. LTIMindtree added 0.23% to ₹4,570.40. Against these advances, HCL Technologies declined 0.47% to ₹1,312.80 and L&T Technology Services fell 0.34% to ₹3,489.20.

The same names featured in the available activity list, keeping attention on their individual price moves. This mix underlines that the index’s gain coincided with both advancing and declining heavyweight stocks, alongside broader positive participation elsewhere in the displayed basket.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Wipro	₹177.83, up 1.20%	It was the strongest percentage gainer among the displayed stocks.
Coforge	₹1,984.50, up 0.64%	It combined a positive move with presence in the available heavyweight and activity sets.
Infosys	₹1,136.30, up 0.53%	Its gain contributed to the positive tone among major IT names.
HCL Technologies	₹1,312.80, down 0.47%	It was the largest percentage decliner in the displayed set.
L&T Technology Services	₹3,489.20, down 0.34%	Its decline offered a counterpoint to the positive index move.

Biggest positive movers

Wipro led the displayed gainers, climbing 1.20% to ₹177.83 from ₹175.72. Its intraday high was ₹178.75. Coforge followed with a 0.64% rise to ₹1,984.50, while Infosys gained 0.53% to ₹1,136.30. Tech Mahindra added 0.44% to ₹1,605.10 and LTIMindtree rose 0.23% to ₹4,570.40.

These five names accounted for the strongest positive percentage moves in the displayed set. Their gains aligned with the index’s positive early-session performance and the favourable breadth reading.

Biggest negative movers

HCL Technologies was the largest displayed decliner, falling 0.47% to ₹1,312.80 from ₹1,319.00. L&T Technology Services declined 0.34% to ₹3,489.20, and Mphasis edged down 0.17% to ₹2,466.70. Each of these stocks remained part of a mixed sector picture despite the index’s overall gain.

Stocks to watch next session

Wipro, Coforge, Infosys, HCL Technologies, L&T Technology Services and Tech Mahindra merit attention in the next session based on their early moves. Wipro led gains at 1.20%, while Coforge and Infosys also posted advances above 0.50%. HCL Technologies and L&T Technology Services were the more notable decliners, making their next price moves relevant to the sector’s internal balance. Tech Mahindra’s 0.44% gain also placed it among the stronger positive contributors.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence for Nifty IT was clear in the opening data: the index was up 0.33% from the previous close, ranked second among the configured sector gainers, and had six advancing stocks against three declining stocks in the displayed basket. Gains in Wipro, Coforge, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, LTIMindtree and Tata Consultancy Services supported that positive breadth.

The index also opened above the previous close and continued to trade above it at the stated time. These are early-session observations, but together they describe a positive sector reading at 10:00:00 AM IST.

The cautious case

Nifty IT was below both its opening level and its day high at the stated timestamp. The index had reached 31,263.20 before trading at 30,939.35, showing that early gains had moderated. In addition, three displayed stocks were in the red, led by HCL Technologies and L&T Technology Services.

The opening-bell picture was therefore positive but mixed beneath the index level. Continued observation of stock-level participation and the index’s position within its intraday range will provide the clearest update to this early read.

Univest Insights

The early-session Nifty IT update combines a positive index return with supportive breadth. A 0.33% rise and a 2:1 advance-decline ratio indicate that the sector’s displayed stock basket had more upward than downward movement at the timestamp.

Wipro’s 1.20% gain made it the standout positive mover, with Coforge and Infosys adding further strength. At the same time, the declines in HCL Technologies, L&T Technology Services and Mphasis show that participation was not uniform across the IT group.

The gap between the session high of 31,263.20 and the last traded price of 30,939.35 remains an important intraday observation. The index stayed above its previous close, but it had not retained the full extent of the early upswing.

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Published on 4 September 2026 at 10:01 AM IST

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty IT today?

Nifty IT was at 30,939.35 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 4 September 2026, up 100.50 points or 0.33% from the previous close.

What was the Nifty IT previous close?

The previous close was 30,838.85.

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

The day high was 31,263.20 and the day low was 30,932.00 at the stated timestamp.

Why was Nifty IT among the top gaining sector indices?

It gained 0.33%, making it the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at 10:00:00 AM IST.

How was the breadth within Nifty IT?

Among nine displayed stocks, six advanced and three declined, with no unchanged stocks.

Which stocks led Nifty IT gainers and losers?

Wipro led gainers with a 1.20% rise, while HCL Technologies was the largest displayed decliner, down 0.47%.

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.