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₹ 29562.35 ₹ 30257.85
₹ 29669.05

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₹ 28288.05 ₹ 40301.40
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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
22679.40
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348.00 1.56% 22331.40 forward-arrow
Nifty Bank
51448.65
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1173.30 2.33% 50275.35 forward-arrow
Nifty 100
23272.75
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397.25 1.74% 22875.50 forward-arrow
Nifty 200
12720.35
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228.25 1.83% 12492.10 forward-arrow
Nifty Fin Service
23981.80
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460.00 1.96% 23521.80 forward-arrow
NIFTY MID SELECT
12460.05
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301.30 2.48% 12158.75 forward-arrow
Nifty 500
20935.15
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407.10 1.98% 20528.05 forward-arrow
NIFTY Alpha 50
45779.85
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1291.90 2.90% 44487.95 forward-arrow
Nifty Auto
24238.85
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469.25 1.97% 23769.60 forward-arrow
Nifty CPSE
6963.90
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63.05 0.91% 6900.85 forward-arrow
Nifty Energy
35402.85
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553.15 1.59% 34849.70 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 4 8Yr
3211.17
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-12.33 -0.38% 3223.50 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 8 13Yr
2942.68
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-12.00 -0.41% 2954.68 forward-arrow
NIFTY INDIA MFG
14255.90
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223.35 1.59% 14032.55 forward-arrow
Nifty Infra
8669.10
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108.15 1.26% 8560.95 forward-arrow
Nifty IT
29669.05
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606.45 2.09% 29062.60 forward-arrow
Nifty Media
1308.40
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46.55 3.69% 1261.85 forward-arrow
Nifty Metal
11412.05
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273.65 2.46% 11138.40 forward-arrow
Nifty Midcap 50
15295.45
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312.10 2.08% 14983.35 forward-arrow
Nifty MNC
28270.65
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479.40 1.73% 27791.25 forward-arrow
Nifty Next 50
61912.75
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1562.95 2.59% 60349.80 forward-arrow
Nifty Pharma
22011.60
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-220.65 -0.99% 22232.25 forward-arrow
Nifty PSE
9699.80
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140.80 1.47% 9559.00 forward-arrow
Nifty PSU Bank
8164.80
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291.35 3.70% 7873.45 forward-arrow
Nifty Pvt Bank
24569.80
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424.95 1.76% 24144.85 forward-arrow
Nifty Realty
665.00
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13.85 2.13% 651.15 forward-arrow
NIFTY SMLCAP 50
7666.95
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201.90 2.70% 7465.05 forward-arrow
NIFTY TOTAL MKT
11746.30
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239.25 2.08% 11507.05 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 10Yr
2582.82
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-13.02 -0.50% 2595.84 forward-arrow
Nifty FMCG
46135.95
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597.30 1.31% 45538.65 forward-arrow
Nifty Commodities
9256.75
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129.00 1.41% 9127.75 forward-arrow
NIFTY CONSR DURBL
33658.45
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635.15 1.92% 33023.30 forward-arrow
Nifty FinSrv25 50
26187.50
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481.90 1.87% 25705.60 forward-arrow
Nifty GrowSect 15
10547.70
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139.35 1.34% 10408.35 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 10Yr Cln
866.96
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-4.51 -0.52% 871.47 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 11 15Yr
3194.59
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0.00 0.00% 3194.59 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 15YrPlus
3358.42
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0.00 0.00% 3358.42 forward-arrow
Nifty GS Compsite
3011.08
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0.00 0.00% 3011.08 forward-arrow
NIFTY HEALTHCARE
14055.75
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-145.30 -1.02% 14201.05 forward-arrow
NIFTY IND DIGITAL
7431.35
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162.75 2.24% 7268.60 forward-arrow
NIFTY LARGEMID250
14865.40
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290.90 2.00% 14574.50 forward-arrow
NIFTY M150 QLTY50
21248.55
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520.30 2.51% 20728.25 forward-arrow
NIFTY MICROCAP250
19766.25
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873.30 4.62% 18892.95 forward-arrow
Nifty Mid Liq 15
14170.65
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444.20 3.24% 13726.45 forward-arrow
NIFTY MIDCAP 100
53819.15
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1169.15 2.22% 52650.00 forward-arrow
NIFTY MIDCAP 150
19869.10
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438.20 2.26% 19430.90 forward-arrow
NIFTY MIDSML 400
17975.45
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451.10 2.57% 17524.35 forward-arrow
NIFTY OIL AND GAS
10929.05
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141.00 1.31% 10788.05 forward-arrow
Nifty Serv Sector
28824.40
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460.80 1.62% 28363.60 forward-arrow
NIFTY SMLCAP 100
15709.80
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506.00 3.33% 15203.80 forward-arrow
NIFTY SMLCAP 250
14749.10
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460.65 3.22% 14288.45 forward-arrow
NIFTY100 EQL Wgt
30422.35
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635.15 2.13% 29787.20 forward-arrow
NIFTY100 LowVol30
18476.85
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168.45 0.92% 18308.40 forward-arrow
NIFTY100 Qualty30
5133.85
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100.75 2.00% 5033.10 forward-arrow
Nifty100ESGSecLdr
3765.40
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58.20 1.57% 3707.20 forward-arrow
Nifty200Momentm30
28967.20
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-785.50 -2.64% 29752.70 forward-arrow
Nifty50 Div Point
279.19
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72.86 35.31% 206.33 forward-arrow
Nifty50 PR 1x Inv
224.10
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14.25 6.79% 209.85 forward-arrow
Nifty50 PR 2x Lev
11791.60
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-7877.60 -40.05% 19669.20 forward-arrow
Nifty50 TR 1x Inv
182.15
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10.15 5.90% 172.00 forward-arrow
Nifty50 TR 2x Lev
17491.95
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-2177.25 -11.07% 19669.20 forward-arrow
Nifty50 Value 20
12033.90
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-476.10 -3.81% 12510.00 forward-arrow
NIFTY500 MULTICAP
14931.25
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-753.95 -4.81% 15685.20 forward-arrow
NAME PRICE CHANGE CHANGE% PREVIOUS CLOSE
SENSEX
73134.32
1186.77 1.65% 71947.55 forward-arrow
BSE100
23809.18
402.74 1.72% 23406.44 forward-arrow
SNSX50
23705.19
372.05 1.59% 23333.14 forward-arrow
BSE200
10336.11
180.12 1.77% 10155.99 forward-arrow
BSE500
32814.97
632.59 1.97% 32182.38 forward-arrow
BSE CG
66360.15
2116.77 3.29% 64243.38 forward-arrow
BSE CD
53786.03
1167.01 2.22% 52619.02 forward-arrow
BSEPSU
20188.72
539.87 2.75% 19648.85 forward-arrow
TECK
14939.40
211.72 1.44% 14727.68 forward-arrow
BANKEX
57883.10
1302.36 2.30% 56580.74 forward-arrow
AUTO
53581.83
967.85 1.84% 52613.98 forward-arrow
METAL
37681.93
866.00 2.35% 36815.93 forward-arrow
OILGAS
25848.69
289.20 1.13% 25559.49 forward-arrow
DOL30
6330.42
95.75 1.54% 6234.67 forward-arrow
DOL100
2596.82
41.08 1.61% 2555.74 forward-arrow
DOL200
1814.31
29.63 1.66% 1784.68 forward-arrow
REALTY
5157.87
111.56 2.21% 5046.31 forward-arrow
POWER
6765.19
93.15 1.40% 6672.04 forward-arrow
BSEIPO
14039.91
303.58 2.21% 13736.33 forward-arrow
GREENX
7827.50
0.00 0.00% 7827.50 forward-arrow
CARBON
4344.48
0.00 0.00% 4344.48 forward-arrow
SMEIPO
77045.93
2934.43 3.96% 74111.50 forward-arrow
INFRA
550.63
14.82 2.77% 535.81 forward-arrow
CPSE
3788.99
81.34 2.19% 3707.65 forward-arrow
MIDCAP
44246.27
-699.21 -1.56% 44945.48 forward-arrow
SMLCAP
46825.31
-1050.74 -2.19% 47876.05 forward-arrow
BSEFMC
17041.57
267.30 1.59% 16774.27 forward-arrow
BSE HC
41684.34
-94.04 -0.23% 41778.38 forward-arrow
BSE IT
28596.85
670.53 2.40% 27926.32 forward-arrow
MFG
1024.41
14.82 1.47% 1009.59 forward-arrow
ALLCAP
10471.31
0.00 0.00% 10471.31 forward-arrow
COMDTY
7591.48
201.18 2.72% 7390.30 forward-arrow
CONDIS
8405.18
228.49 2.79% 8176.69 forward-arrow
ENERGY
11229.42
135.05 1.22% 11094.37 forward-arrow
FINSER
11245.81
230.32 2.09% 11015.49 forward-arrow
INDSTR
13686.30
450.60 3.40% 13235.70 forward-arrow
LRGCAP
9608.20
-112.73 -1.16% 9720.93 forward-arrow
MIDSEL
15109.69
343.40 2.33% 14766.29 forward-arrow
SMLSEL
7135.33
183.41 2.64% 6951.92 forward-arrow
TELCOM
2751.35
44.77 1.65% 2706.58 forward-arrow
UTILS
5264.32
61.86 1.19% 5202.46 forward-arrow
BHRT22
8881.47
142.94 1.64% 8738.53 forward-arrow
ESG100
379.25
6.36 1.71% 372.89 forward-arrow
MID150
14602.28
321.32 2.25% 14280.96 forward-arrow
SML250
5840.91
194.08 3.44% 5646.83 forward-arrow
LMI250
9807.30
174.78 1.81% 9632.52 forward-arrow
MSL400
10742.07
275.62 2.63% 10466.45 forward-arrow
BSEDSI
975.98
13.80 1.43% 962.18 forward-arrow
BSEEVI
971.45
21.94 2.31% 949.51 forward-arrow
BSELVI
1661.36
13.18 0.80% 1648.18 forward-arrow
BSEMOI
1961.37
48.24 2.52% 1913.13 forward-arrow
BSEQUI
1713.18
46.83 2.81% 1666.35 forward-arrow
DFRGRI
1435.21
30.94 2.20% 1404.27 forward-arrow
LCTMCI
8410.55
140.18 1.69% 8270.37 forward-arrow
BSEPBI
17722.02
320.37 1.84% 17401.65 forward-arrow
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