Sector Performance Today (15 September 2026): IT Leads, Infra Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks
Quick answer
Sector-wise market performance for 15 September 2026: IT up +2.68% and Infra at -3.18%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Quick summary
Leading sector
IT
+2.68%
Lagging sector
Infra
-3.18%
Breadth
9 up / 41 down
Which sectors moved on 15 September 2026
IT was the strongest pocket at an average +2.68% across our large-cap universe, while Infra was the weakest at -3.18%. Market breadth stood at 9 advances against 41 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 23,118.60 (-1.21%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
Sector heatmap
| Sector | Average change | Advances | Declines |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT | +2.68% | 5 | 0 |
| Telecom | -0.04% | 0 | 1 |
| FMCG | -0.50% | 1 | 4 |
| Pharma | -1.18% | 0 | 5 |
| Energy | -1.26% | 1 | 5 |
| Metal | -1.65% | 1 | 2 |
| Auto | -1.66% | 0 | 5 |
| Consumer | -2.01% | 0 | 3 |
| Financials | -2.04% | 1 | 9 |
| Materials | -3.07% | 0 | 4 |
| Infra | -3.18% | 0 | 3 |
NSE sector indices
| Index | Level | % change |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | 55,794.75 | -1.45% |
| IT | 29,555.30 | +2.14% |
| Auto | 26,756.60 | -2.05% |
| FMCG | 44,829.95 | -0.50% |
| Pharma | 26,188.40 | -1.31% |
| Metal | 12,669.15 | -2.60% |
| Energy | 37,147.95 | -2.12% |
| Financials | 25,076.65 | -1.87% |
| Realty | 814.25 | -4.21% |
| Media | 1,503.90 | -2.21% |
| PSU Bank | 8,158.50 | -2.35% |
| Infra | 8,910.75 | -1.87% |
Most active stocks by volume
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC BANK LTD | 716.55 | +1.16% | 5,03,87,632 |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | 183.65 | +0.35% | 3,18,57,708 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | 1,077.00 | +3.65% | 1,48,16,117 |
| OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. | 235.95 | +1.46% | 1,45,49,134 |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD | 409.80 | -2.24% | 1,43,67,343 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,235.30 | -1.80% | 1,37,54,376 |
| ITC LTD | 258.00 | -0.72% | 1,21,33,201 |
| WIPRO LTD | 170.00 | +1.53% | 1,17,22,173 |
Strongest closes (near the day's high)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. | 235.95 | +1.46% | 88% |
| NTPC LTD | 329.50 | -1.18% | 45% |
| BHARTI AIRTEL LIMITED | 1,830.40 | -0.04% | 44% |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | 183.65 | +0.35% | 31% |
| DIVI S LABORATORIES LTD | 9,198.00 | -1.35% | 28% |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL IND L | 1,835.00 | -0.27% | 24% |
Weakest closes (near the day's low)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRATECH CEMENT LIMITED | 10,697.00 | -2.83% | 0% |
| TRENT LTD | 2,730.00 | -2.65% | 0% |
| TITAN COMPANY LIMITED | 4,856.00 | -3.16% | 0% |
| TECH MAHINDRA LIMITED | 1,575.90 | +2.21% | 0% |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERV LT | 2,251.00 | +2.23% | 0% |
| SHREE CEMENT LIMITED | 21,905.00 | -3.04% | 0% |
Session takeaways
- Market pulse reads 14/100 — strong risk-off.
- NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 23,118.6 (-1.21%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 9 advancing vs 41 declining, a negative bias.
- IT leads sectors at +2.68%, while Infra lags at -3.18%.
- Top large-cap gainer: HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD +3.80%.
- Biggest laggard: ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED -4.49%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,50,608 (-0.41%).
- Gap scanner: 6 large caps opened above the previous close, 0 below; widest intraday swing is ADANIENT at 5.55%.
How to read sector rotation
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile. Stocks closing in the top quarter of their day range show buyers in control into the close, and heavy volume confirms the move.
Key takeaways
- Leading sector: IT (+2.68%) — higher at the time of writing
- Lagging sector: Infra (-3.18%) — lower at the time of writing
- Breadth: 9 up / 41 down
About this report
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary. Historical fields such as trailing returns and 52-week extremes are computed on the adjusted daily series so splits and bonuses do not create false gaps. A timestamp outside market hours reflects the last traded or last published value, not a live tick.
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Sources
- NSE India equity and sector index board data via our exchange data feed
- TrendRipperX market dashboard
“This report is generated automatically from live exchange and official association data at the time stamped above. Prices move continuously — verify on the source before acting. Nothing here is investment advice.”
Frequently asked questions
Why is sector Performance Today (15 September 2026): IT Leads, Infra Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks making headlines?
Sector-wise market performance for 15 September 2026: IT up +2.68% and Infra at -3.18%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Which sectors moved on 15 September 2026?
IT was the strongest pocket at an average +2.68% across our large-cap universe, while Infra was the weakest at -3.18%. Market breadth stood at 9 advances against 41 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 23,118.60 (-1.21%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
What should you know about session takeaways?
Market pulse reads 14/100 — strong risk-off. NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 23,118.6 (-1.21%). Breadth in the large-cap universe: 9 advancing vs 41 declining, a negative bias. IT leads sectors at +2.68%, while Infra lags at -3.18%. Top large-cap gainer: HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD +3.80%.
How to read sector rotation?
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile.
What does key takeaways mean for investors?
Leading sector: IT (+2.68%) — higher at the time of writing. Lagging sector: Infra (-3.18%) — lower at the time of writing. Breadth: 9 up / 41 down.
What are the key points on about this report?
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary.
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