NIFTY IT Rises 1.74% to 33,307.60; Trades at 33,316.05 as of 13:55 IST

The NIFTY IT index advanced 1.74% to 33,307.60, up 569.55 points from its previous close of 32,738.05, as of 13:55 IST on 17 February 2026, according to exchange data. During the session, the index was also seen at 33,316.05, holding firm gains through afternoon trade.

After opening higher, the index remained comfortably in positive territory, supported by strength across large-cap IT stocks.

Why the Index Rose

The sectoral index moved higher as major constituents traded in the green. Infosys was up 2.80% at ₹1,403.80, HCL Technologies gained 1.92% to ₹1,489.80, and Oracle Financial Services Software rose 2.12% to ₹6,841.00, based on exchange data as of 14:01 IST.

Tata Consultancy Services advanced 0.98% to ₹2,733.00, Wipro added 1.53% to ₹216.53, LTIMindtree rose 0.85% to ₹5,162.00, Tech Mahindra gained 1.11% to ₹1,529.50, and Persistent Systems climbed 0.99% to ₹5,637.50. The simultaneous gains across frontline and mid-tier IT stocks provided steady support to the index.

Index Performance Snapshot

As of 13:55 IST on 17 February 2026, the index stood at 33,307.60, marking a 1.74% gain for the day. It touched a low of 32,650.45 and a high of 33,703.10 so far.

The 52-week range remains between 30,918.95 and 40,905.40, as per exchange statistics. At the time of observation, the index was trading closer to the upper end of its day’s range.

What This Means for Investors

The intraday strength points to near-term momentum in the IT sector. When heavyweight constituents move higher together, it typically lends stability and depth to the sectoral index.

Investors may watch whether the gains sustain into the closing session, as continued buying in large-cap IT names can influence broader benchmark performance and sector allocations.

Broader Market and Sectoral Context

The NIFTY IT index tracks leading information technology companies listed on the National Stock Exchange. Given the sector’s weight in broader indices, movements in IT stocks often have a measurable impact on overall market direction.

With the index trading firmly higher as of mid-session, the IT segment was positioned among the stronger-performing sectoral pockets of the market on the day.

As of 13:55 IST on 17 February 2026, the NIFTY IT index was up 1.74% at 33,307.60, after touching 33,703.10 so far during the session. Trading near the upper end of its intraday range, the move indicates steady buying interest in frontline IT stocks, based on exchange data.

Source: https://www.nseindia.com/index-tracker/NIFTY%20IT