Nifty IT rises 2.1% while Nifty 50 sheds 0.3%
Key Highlights
The Nifty IT index rose to 32,164.70 at 11:49 IST on 21 October 2026. The index is +2.06% against the previous close of 31,516.30.
- Nifty IT rose 2.06% to 32,164.70 at 11:49 IST.
- 10 of 10 member stocks were higher.
- Wipro had the largest gain at +3.44%.
- The was −0.29%.
Figures as of: 11:49 IST, Wednesday 21 October 2026
The Nifty IT index rose to 32,164.70 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026. This represents a change of +2.06% from the previous close of 31,516.30. All 10 of the 10 member stocks traded higher during the session. Wipro recorded the largest gain among these constituents at +3.44%.
Nifty IT today
| Level | Change today | |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty IT (11:49 IST) | 32,164.70 | +2.06% (+648.40 points) |
| Previous close | 31,516.30 | – |
| Opened at | 31,910.25 | +1.25% |
| Day’s range | 31,822.40 – 32,348.25 | high +2.64% on the previous close |
| Nifty 50 | 22,822.85 | −0.29% |
| India VIX | 15.50 | +4.92% |
How it compares with other sectors
| Sector index | Change today |
|---|---|
| Nifty IT | +2.06% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | +0.20% |
| Nifty Infrastructure | −0.37% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | −0.38% |
| Nifty FMCG | −0.63% |
| Nifty Pharma | −0.76% |
| Nifty Healthcare Index | −0.82% |
| Nifty Bank | −0.87% |
| Nifty Financial Services | −0.94% |
| Nifty CPSE | −0.98% |
| Nifty Media | −1.04% |
| Nifty PSE | −1.14% |
| Nifty Metal | −1.22% |
| Nifty India Consumption | −1.24% |
| Nifty Energy | −1.34% |
| Nifty Realty | −1.41% |
| Nifty Auto | −2.00% |
| Nifty Chemicals Index | −2.34% |
Nifty IT stocks today
| Stock | Price | Change | Volume vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wipro | ₹188.40 | +3.44% | 0.94× |
| Infosys | ₹1,156.50 | +2.28% | 0.79× |
| Tata Consultancy Services | ₹2,516.80 | +2.27% | 0.58× |
| Mphasis | ₹2,554.60 | +2.18% | 1.27× |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹1,815.80 | +2.06% | 0.65× |
| HCL Technologies | ₹1,405.20 | +1.83% | 0.45× |
| Coforge | ₹1,959.10 | +1.77% | 0.58× |
| Persistent Systems | ₹5,781.00 | +1.60% | 0.54× |
| LTM | ₹4,275.00 | +0.24% | 2.15× |
| Oracle Financial Services Software | ₹10,235.00 | +0.21% | 0.40× |
All 10 member stocks in the Nifty IT index traded higher at 11:49 IST. Wipro led the index with a gain of +3.44%. In comparison, the Nifty 50 index stood at 22,822.85, which was a change of −0.29%.
Where Nifty IT stands
| Reference point | Level | Nifty IT now against it |
|---|---|---|
| Previous close (2026-10-19) | 31,516.30 | +2.06% |
| Close five sessions earlier (2026-10-13) | 29,830.10 | +7.83% |
| Close about a month ago (2026-09-21) | 28,830.90 | +11.56% |
| 52-week high close (2025-12-22) | 39,488.00 | −18.55% |
| 52-week low close (2026-07-01) | 25,769.80 | +24.82% |
The Nifty IT index is +2.06% against the previous close of 31,516.30. It is +7.83% against the close of 29,830.10 recorded five sessions earlier. The index is −18.55% 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 2.06% to 32,164.70 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026, against a previous close of 31,516.30.
Which IT stock is rising the most today?
Wipro had the largest gain at +3.44%, trading at ₹188.40 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Are all IT stocks up today?
10 of 10 stocks in Nifty IT were higher at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
How does Nifty IT compare with the Nifty 50 today?
Nifty IT was +2.06% against −0.29% for the Nifty 50 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
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