Nifty IT gains 1.8% while Nifty 50 adds 1.7%

Key Highlights
Nifty IT rose 1.82% to 30,719.80 at 15:34 IST on 15 Oct 2026. 8 of 10 member stocks were higher. Full sector table.
- Nifty IT rose 1.82% to 30,719.80 at 15:34 IST.
- 8 of 10 member stocks were higher.
- Tech Mahindra had the largest gain at +4.75%.
- The was +1.66%.
Figures as of: 15:34 IST, Thursday 15 October 2026
The Nifty IT index rose 1.82% to 30,719.80 at 15:34 IST on Thursday 15 October 2026. Among the 10 member stocks, 8 were higher and 2 were lower. Tech Mahindra recorded the largest gain at +4.75%.
Nifty IT today
| Level | Change today | |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty IT (15:34 IST) | 30,719.80 | +1.82% (+548.80 points) |
| Previous close | 30,171.00 | – |
| Opened at | 30,544.90 | +1.24% |
| Day’s range | 30,489.55 – 31,038.15 | high +2.87% on the previous close |
| Nifty 50 | 22,997.35 | +1.66% |
| India VIX | 13.98 | −4.41% |
How it compares with other sectors
| Sector index | Change today |
|---|---|
| Nifty IT | +1.82% |
| Nifty Auto | +1.67% |
| Nifty Financial Services | +1.67% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | +1.41% |
| Nifty Infrastructure | +1.23% |
| Nifty Bank | +0.89% |
| Nifty India Consumption | +0.87% |
| Nifty Realty | +0.72% |
| Nifty Healthcare Index | +0.39% |
| Nifty Pharma | +0.31% |
| Nifty Metal | +0.10% |
| Nifty CPSE | −0.13% |
| Nifty PSE | −0.25% |
| Nifty Chemicals Index | −0.67% |
| Nifty Energy | −0.79% |
| Nifty FMCG | −1.06% |
| Nifty Media | −1.47% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | −1.55% |
Nifty IT stocks today
| Stock | Price | Change | Volume vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Mahindra | ₹1,650.00 | +4.75% | 3.89× |
| HCL Technologies | ₹1,360.00 | +2.49% | 2.00× |
| Infosys | ₹1,110.00 | +2.02% | 1.38× |
| Tata Consultancy Services | ₹2,350.00 | +1.96% | 1.99× |
| Wipro | ₹174.05 | +1.83% | 0.54× |
| Mphasis | ₹2,453.20 | +0.74% | 1.35× |
| Coforge | ₹1,934.30 | +0.33% | 1.24× |
| LTM | ₹4,235.00 | +0.21% | 1.30× |
| Persistent Systems | ₹5,840.00 | −0.98% | 2.93× |
| Oracle Financial Services Software | ₹10,250.00 | −1.63% | 0.73× |
With 8 of 10 stocks higher, the Nifty IT index gained 1.82% while the Nifty 50 rose 1.66%. Tech Mahindra led the index with a gain of +4.75%. Oracle Financial Services Software was the weakest performer, falling 1.63%.
Where Nifty IT stands
| Reference point | Level | Nifty IT now against it |
|---|---|---|
| Previous close (2026-10-14) | 30,171.00 | +1.82% |
| Close five sessions earlier (2026-10-08) | 27,736.60 | +10.76% |
| Close about a month ago (2026-09-15) | 29,555.30 | +3.94% |
| 52-week high close (2025-12-22) | 39,488.00 | −22.20% |
| 52-week low close (2026-07-01) | 25,769.80 | +19.21% |
The Nifty IT index is +1.82% against the previous close of 30,171.00. It is +3.94% against the close of 29,555.30 from one month ago. The index remains −22.20% against the 52-week high close of 39,488.00.
Nifty IT: FAQs
How much has the Nifty IT index risen today?
Nifty IT rose 1.82% to 30,719.80 at 15:34 IST on Thursday 15 October 2026, against a previous close of 30,171.00.
Which IT stock is rising the most today?
Tech Mahindra had the largest gain at +4.75%, trading at ₹1,650.00 at 15:34 IST on Thursday 15 October 2026.
Are all IT stocks up today?
8 of 10 stocks in Nifty IT were higher at 15:34 IST on Thursday 15 October 2026.
How does Nifty IT compare with the Nifty 50 today?
Nifty IT was +1.82% against +1.66% for the Nifty 50 at 15:34 IST on Thursday 15 October 2026.
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