Why Is Nifty IT Falling? AI Fears and Global Tech Selloff Weigh

 

By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
 

Summary:


The Nifty IT index fell 1.60% to close at 27,827.50 on 11 June 2026, led by declines in Infosys, HCL Tech, and TCS. The drop reflects rising AI disruption concerns, global tech weakness, and geopolitical tensions. The index is now down 24% from its February 2026 peak.

The Nifty IT index was trading at 27,827.50 on June 11, 2026, as of 11:00 AM, declining 452.40 points, or 1.60%, during the session. As a result, the index has extended its decline for the seventh straight session. The weakness was led by HCL Technologies, down 2.69% to trade at ₹1,101.60, and Infosys, which fell 2.36% to ₹1,118.30. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declined 0.84% to trade at ₹2,135.80. This extends a broader trend of weakness in Indian IT stocks throughout 2026.

Why Did the Nifty IT Index Fall Nearly 2%? 

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Nifty IT index opened at 27,888 and touched an intraday high of 27,954.20 before slipping to a low of 27,519.15. The selling was broad-based; it was not limited to one or two stocks. HCL Technologies opened at ₹1,112.90 and hit a low of ₹1,089.50 during the day before closing at ₹1,101.60. Infosys touched ₹1,109 as its intraday low, while TCS hit ₹2,110 before recovering marginally to trade at ₹2,135.80.

The index has now shed approximately 24% from its February 3, 2026 high of 40,301. Individual stocks have fared worse — TCS has dropped around 33% from its peak, HCL Technologies has lost close to 36%, and Infosys is down roughly 27% in the same period.

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The AI Factor: Disruption Fear is Real

The single biggest concern weighing on Indian IT stocks throughout 2026 has been the fear that artificial intelligence is steadily eroding the kind of work that large Indian IT services firms have traditionally billed their clients for. As AI tools have improved rapidly and cheaply, clients in the US and Europe are asking harder questions about whether they still need the same headcount of outsourced IT workers to do the same jobs.

As per NITI Aayog, global technology spending directed at AI has grown at 10–13%, while Indian IT services revenue growth has slowed to just 3–4%. That gap tells a fairly clear story. Revenue growth is not keeping pace with the shift happening in the global technology budget. Infosys itself acknowledged in its FY26 annual report that client spending patterns are shifting and that the pace of change in technology is faster than anticipated.

Global Tech Selloff Adds to the Pressure

Global technology stocks have been under pressure in recent weeks, and the decline on June 11, 2026, was part of this broader trend rather than an isolated move. Ongoing tensions from the Iran–Israel conflict have weakened risk sentiment across global equity markets by disrupting oil supply routes and pushing energy prices higher, adding a layer of macro uncertainty. At the same time, US technology indices, particularly the Nasdaq 100, have faced selling pressure driven by concerns around elevated valuations and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on traditional enterprise software and IT services demand.

This global weakness was clearly seen in market performance today, with the Nasdaq 100 down by 2%. The index opened at 28,893.82, briefly rose to an intraday high of 29,212.38, but saw consistent selling through the session, falling to a low of 28,462.92 and closing near its lowest levels of the day.

The same set of concerns: AI disruption fears, geopolitical uncertainty, and valuation pressures have directly impacted Indian IT stocks. Since a significant portion of revenues for companies like TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies comes from US-based clients, weakness in the US tech markets often translates into selling pressure on the Nifty IT index. 

Nifty IT Index Performance In CY26

The Nifty IT index is now trading at levels not seen in the last 3 years. From a calendar year standpoint, the index is down roughly 26% in 2026, compared to approximately 11.5% for the broader Nifty 50 index over the same period. The IT sector has clearly underperformed the market by a wide margin.

Conclusion

For now, though, the near-term picture for the Nifty IT index remains clouded by AI disruption concerns, global macro uncertainty, and earnings that have yet to give the market a clear positive signal.

 

Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), TradingView, Business Standard, NSE, Moneycontrol

Published Date : 11 Jun 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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