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Nifty IT Overview

Today’s low

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₹ 29009.40 ₹ 29418.00
₹ 29043.50

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₹ 28288.05 ₹ 40301.40
₹ 29043.50


 

The Nifty IT Index is a sectoral index on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India that tracks the performance of leading companies in the Information Technology (IT) sector. It is part of the Nifty 500 family but functions independently as a standalone sectoral index.

This index includes Indian IT firms that are primarily involved in:

  • Software development
  • IT services and consulting
  • Hardware and equipment
  • Related digital technology services

Given the prominence of India's IT industry globally, with major players serving clients worldwide, the Nifty IT Index is a key indicator of the sector's health. It is closely watched by investors, fund managers, and analysts to gauge sentiment and trends in the technology domain.

What is the Nifty IT Index?

The Nifty IT Index is designed to reflect the performance of IT sector companies listed on the NSE. It includes 10 of the most liquid and large-cap IT companies. Notable constituents include Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro.

It acts as a benchmark index for mutual funds, ETFs, and portfolio managers focused on IT sector investments. Its movement is influenced by both domestic factors (like policy changes, hiring trends, and earnings) and international developments (such as global tech demand and currency fluctuations).

How is the Nifty IT Index Value Calculated?

The Nifty IT Index uses the free-float market capitalization-weighted methodology, similar to other Nifty indices. Here's how it's calculated:

  • Free-float market capitalization = Market Cap × Free-float factor
  • Index Value = (Current market cap of index constituents / Base market cap) × Base index value
  • Base year: January 1, 1996
  • Base value: 1000 points (Note: There was no revision to 100; it remains 1000)

The index is rebalanced semi-annually (in March and September), ensuring it remains representative of the sector.

Selection Criteria of Nifty IT

To be included in the Nifty IT Index, companies must meet the following criteria, as determined by the NSE’s Index Maintenance Sub-Committee:

  1. Listing: Must be listed on the NSE.
  2. Sector Classification: Must be part of the IT sector under the NSE’s industry classification.
  3. Market Capitalization: Must rank among the top companies by free-float market cap within the sector.
  4. Liquidity: Should have a minimum average impact cost of 0.50% or less (for 90% of trading sessions over the last six months).
  5. Trading Frequency: Must be traded on at least 90% of the trading days during the review period.
  6. Free-Float Market Capitalization: Only shares available to the public are considered.
  7. Review & Rebalancing: Conducted twice annually to ensure current sector representation.

Characteristics of Nifty IT

  • Sector-Focused: Concentrates solely on IT companies, making it a precise barometer of sector performance.
  • Constituent Diversity: Includes IT services, consulting, software, and some tech infrastructure providers.
  • Market-Cap Weighted: Larger companies like Infosys and TCS carry more weight and influence index movement.
  • Liquidity: All constituents are actively traded, ensuring efficient price discovery.
  • Global Correlation: Strongly linked to global tech demand, particularly from the US and Europe.
  • Review Cycle: Updated biannually to stay aligned with industry changes.

How Does Nifty IT Work?

The Nifty IT functions similarly to other sectoral indices:

  • Tracks real-time price movements of IT stocks in proportion to their market cap.
  • Reflects changes due to earnings, corporate actions, policy shifts, and global IT demand.
  • Used for benchmarking sector-focused investment products like mutual funds and ETFs.

Benefits of Investing in Nifty IT

  • Diversified Exposure: Gain access to India's top IT companies through a single index.
  • Growth Potential: Leverage India's global IT leadership and rising demand for digital services.
  • Liquidity: Stocks are highly liquid, making entry and exit relatively easy.
  • Innovation-driven Returns: Benefit from emerging tech trends such as AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
  • Benchmarking: Ideal for tracking and comparing IT sector funds or portfolios.

History of Nifty IT

  • Launched: January 1, 1996
  • Base value: 1000 points
  • Initial Constituents: Included major firms like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS.
  • Over the years, the index has expanded and evolved with India’s growing tech industry, capturing shifts toward digital transformation, outsourcing, and software exports.

Today, Nifty IT continues to serve as a critical benchmark, reflecting the maturity, global competitiveness, and innovation-led growth of India's IT sector.

Conclusion

The Nifty IT Index remains an indispensable tool for tracking the performance of India’s dynamic and globally significant IT sector. Its sectoral focus, stringent selection criteria, and robust methodology make it a credible benchmark for investors. With the Indian IT industry continuing to grow as a global technology powerhouse, the Nifty IT offers a valuable lens for understanding market movements, identifying opportunities, and making informed investment decisions in one of India's most vital economic sectors.

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NAME PRICE CHANGE CHANGE% PREVIOUS CLOSE
Nifty 50
24326.65
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-4.30 -0.02% 24330.95
Nifty Bank
56047.40
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66.35 0.12% 55981.05
Nifty 100
25319.50
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6.90 0.03% 25312.60
Nifty 200
13991.90
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33.05 0.24% 13958.85
Nifty Fin Service
26449.50
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56.75 0.22% 26392.75
NIFTY MID SELECT
14551.45
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238.55 1.67% 14312.90
Nifty 500
23214.00
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80.60 0.35% 23133.40
NIFTY Alpha 50
53207.10
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919.20 1.76% 52287.90
Nifty Auto
27339.95
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516.95 1.93% 26823.00
Nifty CPSE
7366.25
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22.80 0.31% 7343.45
Nifty Energy
41141.95
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335.30 0.82% 40806.65
Nifty GS 4 8Yr
3264.50
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0.04 0.00% 3264.46
Nifty GS 8 13Yr
2984.70
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-0.06 0.00% 2984.76
NIFTY INDIA MFG
16118.30
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136.35 0.85% 15981.95
Nifty Infra
9512.95
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30.75 0.32% 9482.20
Nifty IT
29043.50
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-224.45 -0.77% 29267.95
Nifty Media
1472.20
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3.15 0.21% 1469.05
Nifty Metal
13165.40
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35.85 0.27% 13129.55
Nifty Midcap 50
17617.55
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244.60 1.41% 17372.95
Nifty MNC
32607.95
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102.45 0.32% 32505.50
Nifty Next 50
71852.90
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161.45 0.23% 71691.45
Nifty Pharma
24135.50
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25.20 0.10% 24110.30
Nifty PSE
10764.45
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48.15 0.45% 10716.30
Nifty PSU Bank
8636.60
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-42.55 -0.49% 8679.15
Nifty Pvt Bank
26781.85
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81.10 0.30% 26700.75
Nifty Realty
827.50
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5.20 0.63% 822.30
NIFTY SMLCAP 50
9168.60
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83.85 0.92% 9084.75
NIFTY TOTAL MKT
13071.50
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51.35 0.39% 13020.15
Nifty GS 10Yr
2618.77
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-0.46 -0.02% 2619.23
Nifty FMCG
51068.45
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-392.10 -0.76% 51460.55
Nifty Commodities
10432.55
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33.85 0.33% 10398.70
NIFTY CONSR DURBL
37058.20
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-319.35 -0.85% 37377.55
Nifty FinSrv25 50
28917.40
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84.85 0.29% 28832.55
Nifty GrowSect 15
11127.95
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-23.30 -0.21% 11151.25
Nifty GS 10Yr Cln
872.67
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-0.32 -0.04% 872.99
Nifty GS 11 15Yr
3262.41
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0.00 0.00% 3262.41
Nifty GS 15YrPlus
3484.00
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0.36 0.01% 3483.64
Nifty GS Compsite
3068.93
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0.37 0.01% 3068.56
NIFTY HEALTHCARE
15391.10
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26.05 0.17% 15365.05
NIFTY IND DIGITAL
7871.95
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8.55 0.11% 7863.40
NIFTY LARGEMID250
16618.70
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95.40 0.58% 16523.30
NIFTY M150 QLTY50
24031.90
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226.85 0.95% 23805.05
NIFTY MICROCAP250
24023.45
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353.70 1.49% 23669.75
Nifty Mid Liq 15
16640.75
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243.05 1.48% 16397.70
NIFTY MIDCAP 100
62003.15
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676.45 1.10% 61326.70
NIFTY MIDCAP 150
22804.95
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248.45 1.10% 22556.50
NIFTY MIDSML 400
20825.60
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221.05 1.07% 20604.55
NIFTY OIL AND GAS
11708.60
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-12.00 -0.10% 11720.60
Nifty Serv Sector
30660.20
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-18.40 -0.06% 30678.60
NIFTY SMLCAP 100
18695.65
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161.55 0.87% 18534.10
NIFTY SMLCAP 250
17409.00
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175.15 1.02% 17233.85
NIFTY100 EQL Wgt
34381.95
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60.10 0.18% 34321.85
NIFTY100 LowVol30
19973.10
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26.90 0.13% 19946.20
NIFTY100 Qualty30
5625.30
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1.65 0.03% 5623.65
Nifty100ESGSecLdr
4074.50
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0.05 0.00% 4074.45
Nifty200Momentm30
31351.75
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1599.05 5.37% 29752.70
Nifty50 Div Point
5.53
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-200.80 -97.32% 206.33
Nifty50 PR 1x Inv
216.15
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6.30 3.00% 209.85
Nifty50 PR 2x Lev
12378.70
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-7290.50 -37.07% 19669.20
Nifty50 TR 1x Inv
176.70
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4.70 2.73% 172.00
Nifty50 TR 2x Lev
18575.10
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-1094.10 -5.56% 19669.20
Nifty50 Value 20
12278.45
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-231.55 -1.85% 12510.00
NIFTY500 MULTICAP
16340.15
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654.95 4.18% 15685.20
NAME PRICE CHANGE CHANGE% PREVIOUS CLOSE
SENSEX
77844.52
-114.00 -0.15% 77958.52
BSE100
25834.70
17.27 0.07% 25817.43
SNSX50
25460.97
-5.05 -0.02% 25466.02
BSE200
11328.32
23.67 0.21% 11304.65
BSE500
36333.79
121.90 0.34% 36211.89
BSE CG
80320.92
1614.89 2.05% 78706.03
BSE CD
59363.71
-312.15 -0.52% 59675.86
BSEPSU
22240.46
70.14 0.32% 22170.32
TECK
14809.96
-88.81 -0.60% 14898.77
BANKEX
63099.03
46.18 0.07% 63052.85
AUTO
60131.58
1069.65 1.81% 59061.93
METAL
43118.44
197.96 0.46% 42920.48
OILGAS
27699.24
-43.25 -0.16% 27742.49
DOL30
6787.78
29.55 0.44% 6758.23
DOL100
2838.51
18.39 0.65% 2820.12
DOL200
2003.13
15.81 0.80% 1987.32
REALTY
6421.64
56.18 0.88% 6365.46
POWER
8321.47
101.14 1.23% 8220.33
BSEIPO
16474.61
0.00 0.00% 16474.61
GREENX
7827.50
0.00 0.00% 7827.50
CARBON
4344.48
0.00 0.00% 4344.48
SMEIPO
94009.01
0.00 0.00% 94009.01
INFRA
629.94
2.52 0.40% 627.42
CPSE
4237.50
29.72 0.71% 4207.78
MIDCAP
44246.27
-699.21 -1.56% 44945.48
SMLCAP
46825.31
-1050.74 -2.19% 47876.05
BSEFMC
18978.79
-86.28 -0.45% 19065.07
BSE HC
46393.15
163.92 0.35% 46229.23
BSE IT
28246.91
-159.77 -0.56% 28406.68
MFG
1118.30
3.62 0.32% 1114.68
ALLCAP
10471.31
0.00 0.00% 10471.31
COMDTY
8738.07
59.90 0.69% 8678.17
CONDIS
9477.96
92.18 0.98% 9385.78
ENERGY
11990.27
-13.45 -0.11% 12003.72
FINSER
12417.82
26.70 0.22% 12391.12
INDSTR
16408.81
272.60 1.69% 16136.21
LRGCAP
9608.20
-112.73 -1.16% 9720.93
MIDSEL
17599.57
243.60 1.40% 17355.97
SMLSEL
8526.87
92.28 1.09% 8434.59
TELCOM
3205.74
30.98 0.98% 3174.76
UTILS
6320.03
14.53 0.23% 6305.50
BHRT22
9531.93
-12.36 -0.13% 9544.29
ESG100
411.21
0.25 0.06% 410.96
MID150
16647.08
163.46 0.99% 16483.62
SML250
6939.55
73.49 1.07% 6866.06
LMI250
10776.13
27.33 0.25% 10748.80
MSL400
12414.33
125.10 1.02% 12289.23
BSEDSI
1062.60
0.69 0.06% 1061.91
BSEEVI
1070.75
-2.10 -0.20% 1072.85
BSELVI
1798.86
5.53 0.31% 1793.33
BSEMOI
2176.14
17.46 0.81% 2158.68
BSEQUI
1942.63
13.99 0.73% 1928.64
DFRGRI
1644.90
12.73 0.78% 1632.17
LCTMCI
9145.54
3.86 0.04% 9141.68
BSEPBI
19497.21
50.33 0.26% 19446.88

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