Infosys Share Price Gain 2.79% After Anthropic Collaboration Announcement

Infosys Ltd (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) rose 2.79% to ₹1,403.70 as of 10:28 am IST on 17 February 2026, up ₹38.10 from the previous close of ₹1,365.60, according to exchange data. The stock moved higher after the company disclosed a strategic collaboration with Anthropic in a filing submitted to stock exchanges on the same day.

The announcement was addressed to BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and the New York Stock Exchange.

Why Infosys Share Price Moved

IThe company said it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Anthropic, an AI safety and research firm.

The partnership will combine Anthropic’s Claude models, including Claude Code, with Infosys Topaz AI offerings. According to the disclosure, the initiative will begin in the telecommunications sector through a dedicated Anthropic Center of Excellence and subsequently expand into financial services, manufacturing, and software development.

The company stated that the collaboration is intended to support enterprises in automating workflows, accelerating software development, and deploying AI agents tailored to regulated environments.

Infosys Stock Performance Snapshot

As of 10:28 am IST on 17 February 2026, Infosys was trading at ₹1,403.70, up 2.79% from the previous close. The stock opened at ₹1,370.00 and traded between ₹1,367.00 and ₹1,411.00 so far in the session.

Market capitalisation stood at ₹5.82 lakh crore. The price-to-earnings ratio was 20.80. The 52-week high and low were ₹1,861.65 and ₹1,281.50, respectively, as per exchange data.

What this Means for Investors

The exchange filing highlights an expansion of Infosys’ enterprise AI capabilities, particularly in regulated industries. However, the company did not disclose the financial terms of the collaboration or provide revenue estimates linked to the initiative.

Future earnings disclosures or management commentary may provide clarity on commercial timelines and measurable impact.

Broader Market and Sectoral Context

The NIFTY IT index was at 32,417.45 during the earlier session, down 0.81%, according to exchange data. Infosys’ gain on 17 February followed the company-specific announcement.

As a large-cap constituent of benchmark indices, movements in Infosys can influence sectoral weightage and index performance.

Infosys shares advanced 2.79% to ₹1,403.70 in early trade on 17 February 2026 after the company announced a strategic collaboration with Anthropic to develop enterprise AI solutions for regulated industries. The stock traded between ₹1,367.00 and ₹1,411.00 so far in the session. While the filing outlines expanded AI capabilities, no financial terms or quantified impact were disclosed.

Source: 

• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/Infosys_17022026092732_PR_17022026.pdf
• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/INFY/Infosys-Limited