HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) Share Price Falls 2.03% as Large Cap IT Stock Traded Lower

Q: Why is HCL Technologies Share Price falling today?

Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. HCL Technologies Share Price therefore needs to be read from the price move and verified same-day context.

Updated: 7 Oct 2026 • 2:26 pm

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HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) Share Price Falls 2.03% as Large Cap IT Stock Traded Lower

HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) share price fell to Rs 1,177.7 today, down 2.03% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 3,25,639.81 crore.

HCL Technologies Share Price was at Rs 1,177.70, down 2.03% from the previous close, with the company valued at a market capitalisation of Rs 325,639.81 crore. HCL Technologies Share Price therefore remained in focus in today’s trade as the stock moved from an open of Rs 1,197.90 to a low of Rs 1,177.60 after touching a high of Rs 1,202.45.For readers tracking HCL Technologies Share Price Today, the move is relevant because the stock is a large cap IT name with a sizeable valuation base, solid return ratios and clear peer comparables. HCL Technologies Share Price also matters for investors reviewing HCL Technologies Stock News, HCL Technologies Share Price Fall and HCL Technologies Stock Analysis together.

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HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,177.7
Previous Close	Rs 1,202.1
Today's Move	-Rs 24.40 (-2.03%)
Open	Rs 1,197.9
High	Rs 1,202.45
Low	Rs 1,177.6
Market Capitalisation	Rs 3,25,639.81 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

HCL Technologies Share Price traded at Rs 1,177.70 against the previous close of Rs 1,202.10, reflecting a day change of Rs -24.40 and a fall of 2.03%. The stock opened at Rs 1,197.90, touched a high of Rs 1,202.45 and a low of Rs 1,177.60 during the move. HCL Technologies Share Price therefore stayed close to the day’s low by the time of this update, which is the key price-level fact visible in today’s trade. The company sits in the Large Cap category, with a market capitalisation of Rs 325,639.81 crore. For anyone scanning HCL Technologies Share Price Live or HCL Technologies Share Price Update, the main takeaway is a lower trade price, a narrow intraday range and a clear gap versus the previous close. HCL Technologies Share Price now leads naturally into fundamental analysis.

Why HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) May Be Moving Today

According to recent news reports, HCL Technologies marked 10 years of its IT City in Lucknow and pledged Rs 500 crores for expansion. The company also said it plans to train 1,000 students in AI through its Litmus Program. This is one item dated 06 Oct, 04:41 pm, and it presents a business-development backdrop on the same day that HCL Technologies Share Price is lower. The market data itself does not establish a single confirmed cause, so the report is best read as same-day context alongside HCL Technologies Share Price Today and HCL Technologies Company News.

HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 3,25,639.81 crore
P/E Ratio	18.72x
P/B Ratio	4.12x
ROE	23.13%
ROCE	31.2%
EPS	Rs 64.2
Book Value Per Share	Rs 291.98
Dividend Yield	4.49%

HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) fundamental metrics show P/E 18.72x, P/B 4.12x, ROE 23.13%, ROCE 31.2%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.

HCL Technologies has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,25,639.81 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 18.72x, P/B at 4.12x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 23.13% and ROCE of 31.2%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 64.2, book value per share of Rs 291.98, dividend yield of 4.49%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 22.54x, median ROE of 10.78%, median ROCE of 13.03%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	IT
Industry	IT – Software
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	18.72x
Benchmark Median P/E	22.54x
Benchmark Average P/E	52.75x
Benchmark P/E Range	1.57x to 1,359.92x
Company P/B Ratio	4.12x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.97x
Benchmark Average P/B	4.52x
Company ROE	23.13%
Benchmark Median ROE	10.78%
Benchmark Average ROE	0.62%
Company ROCE	31.2%
Benchmark Median ROCE	13.03%
Benchmark Average ROCE	14.17%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 3,25,639.81 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 233.96 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 11,217.62 crore

HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) operates in the IT sector, within the IT – Software industry.

HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) has a P/E ratio of 18.72x, which is below the benchmark median of 22.54x, a difference of -16.95%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) has a ROE of 23.13%, which is above the benchmark median of 10.78%, a difference of +114.56%. HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) has a ROCE of 31.2%, which is above the benchmark median of 13.03%, a difference of +139.45%.

Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Tata Consultancy Services	TCS	7,62,819.48	15.24	6.29	49.11	66.25
Infosys	INFY	4,13,741.3	13.57	4.15	31.68	42.84
Wipro	WIPRO	1,60,659.54	12.1	2.12	15.71	18.49
Tech Mahindra	TECHM	1,50,787.67	28.69	4.76	17	23.04
LTIMindtree	LTM	1,18,648.53	22.54	4.65	21.51	30.25

HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) has a P/E ratio of 18.72x compared with the displayed peer median of 15.24x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 23.13% compares with a peer median of 21.51% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 31.2% versus the displayed peer median of 30.25%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,25,639.81 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching HCL Technologies

HCL Technologies Share Price fell 2.03% today, which keeps the stock active in price action tracking.
HCL Technologies Share Price is supported by ROE of 23.13% and ROCE of 31.2%.
HCL Technologies Share Price trades at P/E 18.72 and P/B 4.12, useful for valuation review.
HCL Technologies Share Price carries a market capitalisation of Rs 325,639.81 crore.
HCL Technologies Share Price sits within the IT – Software sector against a broad listed peer set.

About HCL Technologies

HCL Technologies operates in the IT – Software industry within the IT sector. HCL Technologies Share Price reflects a business that is part of a large, established Indian technology franchise with revenue linked to software and services operations. HCL Technologies Share Price therefore matters not only as a market quote but also as a reflection of a company whose business sits inside a competitive global services industry. The stock is also tracked for its earnings profile, return ratios and dividend yield. HCL Technologies Share Price is relevant for investors comparing large Indian IT companies on valuation, profitability and market size.

Track HCL Technologies Share Price on Univest

Use HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.

Track HCL Technologies Share Price on Univest for live price updates, key valuation ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. HCL Technologies Share Price tracking helps readers follow the current trade, historical context and fundamental metrics together. Univest also places HCL Technologies Share Price alongside peer comparison and sector context so the stock can be viewed in a wider market framework.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCL Technologies Share Price today?

Ans. HCL Technologies Share Price was at Rs 1,177.70, down 2.03% from the previous close of Rs 1,202.10. The stock moved within an intraday range of Rs 1,177.60 to Rs 1,202.45 during the update.

How much did HCL Technologies Share Price fall today?

Ans. HCL Technologies Share Price fell by Rs 24.40, which equals 2.03% versus the previous close. That places the stock lower on the day while still within a relatively tight trading band.

Why is HCL Technologies Share Price falling today?

Ans.HCL Technologies Share Price therefore needs to be read from the price move and verified same-day context.

What is the market capitalisation of HCL Technologies?

Ans. HCL Technologies Share Price is supported by a market capitalisation of Rs 325,639.81 crore. That places the company in the Large Cap category and keeps it among India’s major IT names.

How does HCL Technologies Share Price look on valuation?

Ans. HCL Technologies Share Price trades at a P/E ratio of 18.72 and a P/B ratio of 4.12. The P/E is below the industry median, while the P/B sits above the median but close to the benchmark average.

What do ROE and ROCE show for HCL Technologies?

Ans. HCL Technologies Share Price is backed by ROE of 23.13% and ROCE of 31.2%. Both are above the industry medians, showing a strong return profile compared with the broader IT – Software set.

What is HCL Technologies EPS and book value?

Ans. HCL Technologies Share Price comes with EPS of Rs 64.2 and book value of Rs 291.98 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value reflects accounting net worth per share.

Does HCL Technologies pay dividend?

Ans. HCL Technologies Share Price is associated with a dividend yield of 4.49%. Dividend yield reflects the historical payout relative to the current price and adds an income angle to the stock’s profile.

How does HCL Technologies Share Price compare with peers?

Ans. HCL Technologies Share Price sits below TCS and Infosys in market cap, but above Wipro, Tech Mahindra and LTIMindtree. On P/E, it is above TCS and Infosys but below Tech Mahindra and LTIMindtree.