The Indian IT sector showed positive movement in early trading on March 18, 2026. The S&P BSE IT Index stood at 28,366.69, up 1.89% from the previous close (as of approximately 9:18 AM IST on BSE).
Benchmark indices also traded higher:
- S&P BSE SENSEX at 76,499.82, up 0.56%.
- NIFTY 50 at 23,721.90 (NSE), up 0.60%.
Note: Recent historical data from sources like NSE and Moneycontrol indicate the Nifty IT index closed around 28,760.90 on March 17, 2026 (down 0.97% that day), and broader IT sector performance has been mixed in recent weeks amid global factors. The provided early-session figures reflect intraday gains on March 18.
IT (Large) Stocks Performance (as of ~9:18-9:19 AM IST on March 18, 2026)
| Scrip | BSE Price (Rs) | BSE Change (%) | NSE Price (Rs) | NSE Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCL Technologies | 1,344.60 | +1.79 | 1,349.40 | +2.14 |
| Info Edge | 970.00 | +0.95 | 975.30 | +1.27 |
| Infosys | 1,249.60 | +1.39 | 1,253.30 | +1.65 |
| Mphasis | 2,119.00 | +2.18 | 2,138.10 | +3.09 |
| Oracle Financial | 6,410.00 | +1.62 | 6,491.00 | +3.00 |
| TCS | 2,435.90 | +1.85 | 2,451.00 | +2.48 |
| Tech Mahindra | 1,360.70 | +1.36 | 1,368.70 | +2.00 |
| Wipro | 195.40 | +2.17 | 195.72 | +2.30 |
Within the large-cap IT segment, top gainers in early trade included Mphasis (up 2.2% on BSE) and Wipro (up 2.2% on BSE).
Broader Context
The S&P BSE IT Index has declined 10.3% over the last 30 days and 19.9% over the last 1 year.
Also read: Why are Wipro shares up over 2% today?