IT sector stocks traded mixed on May 18 2026 during the morning session. While a few stocks posted decent gains, several others witnessed selling pressure. The BSE IT index declined 0.10% to 26,937.56, performing better than the broader market. The Nifty 50 was down 0.97% at 23,413.65 and the S&P BSE Sensex fell 1.21% to 74,330.66 as of around 10:33 AM.
Top Gainers in IT Sector
- Sasken Technologies was the top performer, rising 3.25% on BSE to ₹1,765 and 3.65% on NSE to ₹1,772.
- Oracle Financial Services gained 1.37% on BSE to ₹9,130.55.
- Infosys rose 0.99% on BSE to ₹1,129.45.
- LTIMindtree advanced 0.56–0.86%.
Other stocks showing gains included Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Mastek, Persistent Systems, Tata Elxsi, HCL Technologies, and L&T Technology Services.
Major Losers in IT Sector
- Sonata Software witnessed the sharpest decline, falling 4.98% on BSE to ₹252.90.
- Firstsource Solutions dropped 4.59–4.63%.
- Newgen Software declined 3.79–4.03%.
- D-Link (India) was down 4.00–4.51%.
Other notable losers included Zensar Technologies (-3.45 to -3.58%), R Systems International, Tanla Platforms, RPSG Ventures, Happiest Minds Technologies, Eclerx Services, Birlasoft, and Aurionpro Solutions.
Most other major IT stocks, including TCS, Wipro, Mphasis, and Tech Mahindra, saw limited movement or mild declines.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 10:33 AM on BSE and 10:34 AM on NSE on May 18 2026. Market prices are volatile and continue to change rapidly. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. For the latest live prices, please check the official NSE and BSE websites.