Nifty IT Today Rises 3.15% to 29,241: Opening Bell Update

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty IT rose 3.15%, or 891.70 points, to 29,241.30 in the early session on 13 October 2026.
• The index stood above its previous close of 28,349.60 and traded between 28,618.45 and 29,329.35 during the session so far.
• Breadth was positive, with all nine tracked Nifty IT stocks advancing. Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies and LTIMindtree led the percentage gains.
• Watch whether the index remains near its intraday high of 29,329.35 and whether gains stay broad across IT stocks through the session.

At 10:00 AM IST, nifty it today was the strongest gainer among the tracked NSE sector indices. The early-session move placed the technology index firmly above the prior close, with gains visible across the group rather than being confined to one or two names.

Nifty IT today: a strong opening-session advance

Nifty IT opened at 28,655.40, already above the previous close, and moved higher to 29,241.30. That represents a rise of 891.70 points, or 3.15%, from 28,349.60. The index also stayed above its opening level at the time of the update, underlining the strength of the early price action.

The session’s range so far has been 710.90 points, between the low of 28,618.45 and the high of 29,329.35. With the latest level only 88.05 points below the day’s high, the index was trading near the upper end of its intraday range. This is an observation of the morning price position, rather than an indication of a future move.

Price snapshot

Measure	Level	Session reading
Previous close	28,349.60	Reference level for the day
Open	28,655.40	Above the previous close
Latest level	29,241.30	Up 891.70 points
Day high	29,329.35	Upper end of the early range
Day low	28,618.45	Lower end of the early range

The difference between the latest level and the day low was 622.85 points. The index’s position above both its opening value and previous close provides the core factual backdrop for the constructive early-session reading.

Sector ranking

Nifty IT was the top gaining sector index in the tracked market set, rising 3.15%. The complete session ranking, from the strongest gain to the steepest fall, was: Nifty IT (+3.15%), Nifty FMCG (+0.80%), Nifty Bank (+0.75%), Nifty Financial Services (+0.75%), Nifty Auto (+0.59%), Nifty Mid Select (+0.46%), Nifty Metal (+0.46%), and Nifty Pharma (-0.27%).

The margin between Nifty IT and the next strongest index, Nifty FMCG, was substantial in percentage terms. While several indices recorded gains, the IT index’s advance was clearly the largest among this group during the opening session.

Constituent breadth

Participation was uniformly positive among the nine Nifty IT stocks tracked in this update: nine advanced, while none declined or remained unchanged. Such breadth aligns with the index’s 3.15% rise and shows that the morning move extended across the group.

The breadth reading is useful alongside the index level. It indicates that the advance was not limited to the leading percentage gainers, as every tracked stock in the sector was higher at the time of the update.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

Broader participation was also visible among prominent names in the index. HCL Technologies gained 4.38% to ₹1,276.60, while Infosys rose 2.15% to ₹1,041.90. LTIMindtree added 3.09% to ₹4,143.10 and L&T Technology Services advanced 2.09% to ₹3,378.30.

Coforge, another actively watched IT name, rose 1.85% to ₹1,880.70. The combination of gains across these stocks and the broader positive breadth supports the index’s strong early reading.

Key Nifty IT stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Tata Consultancy Services	+5.22% to ₹2,236.00	Largest percentage gainer in the group.
HCL Technologies	+4.38% to ₹1,276.60	Among the strongest early advances.
LTIMindtree	+3.09% to ₹4,143.10	Trading close to its day high of ₹4,147.00.
Tech Mahindra	+3.07% to ₹1,516.20	Held above its opening level.
Mphasis	+3.06% to ₹2,425.60	Joined the sector-wide advance.

Biggest positive movers

Tata Consultancy Services was the leading mover, rising ₹111.00 from its previous close to ₹2,236.00. Its intraday high was ₹2,244.50. HCL Technologies followed with a gain of ₹53.60, while LTIMindtree added ₹124.20. Tech Mahindra and Mphasis rose by ₹45.20 and ₹72.10 respectively.

Wipro also participated, gaining 2.95% to ₹166.57, while Infosys, L&T Technology Services and Coforge posted gains of 2.15%, 2.09% and 1.85%, respectively. The range of gains reinforces the positive breadth visible in the index.

Stocks to watch next session

• Tata Consultancy Services, after its 5.22% rise and a day high of ₹2,244.50.
• HCL Technologies, which gained 4.38% and traded between ₹1,238.20 and ₹1,289.00.
• LTIMindtree, whose latest level of ₹4,143.10 was close to its intraday high.
• Tech Mahindra, up 3.07% to ₹1,516.20 after opening at ₹1,479.50.
• Infosys, up 2.15% to ₹1,041.90, with a session high of ₹1,045.60.
• Mphasis, up 3.06% to ₹2,425.60.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is clear in the opening numbers: Nifty IT was up 3.15%, traded above its previous close and opening level, and remained close to its intraday high. Positive movement across all nine tracked stocks adds depth to the index rise.

Leadership from Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Technologies was accompanied by gains in LTIMindtree, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis, Wipro, Infosys, L&T Technology Services and Coforge. This combination of index momentum and broad participation is the principal positive feature of the session so far.

The cautious case

The market is still in its early session, and the index has an intraday range from 28,618.45 to 29,329.35. The latest reading is a point-in-time snapshot, so the durability of the advance will depend on how the index and its stocks trade through the remainder of the day.

Investors can track whether Nifty IT continues to hold above its opening level of 28,655.40 and whether the all-positive breadth reading remains intact. These are price and participation observations, not buy or sell signals.

Univest Insights

Nifty IT set the pace among the tracked sector indices in the opening session, with its 3.15% advance far ahead of the other gains recorded in the market set. The index’s move of 891.70 points was supported by a broad rise across IT stocks.

The session’s price range gives context to the current reading. At 29,241.30, the index was closer to its day high of 29,329.35 than to its day low of 28,618.45. That positioning highlights the firmness of the morning move without making any projection about the close.

For a wider market view, visit Univest Market View. Within IT, the main focus remains on whether the sector’s early strength continues to be shared across both leading gainers and the broader group.

For the next session, watch Nifty IT’s 29,329.35 intraday high and whether all nine tracked stocks remain in positive territory.

Published on 13 October 2026 at 10:00 AM IST

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty IT today?

Nifty IT was at 29,241.30 at 10:00 AM IST on 13 October 2026, up 891.70 points or 3.15% from its previous close.

Why is Nifty IT the top gaining sector index today?

Nifty IT’s 3.15% gain was the largest rise among the tracked NSE sector indices in the opening session.

What was Nifty IT’s intraday range?

Nifty IT traded between 28,618.45 and 29,329.35 during the session so far.

Which stocks led the Nifty IT gains?

Tata Consultancy Services led with a 5.22% gain, followed by HCL Technologies at 4.38% and LTIMindtree at 3.09%.

How was the breadth in Nifty IT?

All nine tracked Nifty IT stocks were advancing, with no decliners or unchanged stocks at the time of the update.

What should investors watch in Nifty IT next session?

Investors can watch the 29,329.35 intraday high, the 28,655.40 opening level, and whether positive participation remains broad across IT stocks.

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.