Infosys Share Price Today: Why INFY Is Falling 1.25% | 22 October 2026

NSE: INFY · 22 October 2026

Price
₹1,153.35
Change
-1.25%
High / Low
₹1,174.50 / ₹1,144.05
Prev. Close
₹1,168.00
Volume
1.70 crore
Price as of
22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST
Key Takeaways
  • Shares of Infosys Limited declined 1.25% to close at ₹1,153.35 on 22 October 2026, down ₹14.65 from the previous close of ₹1,168.00. The stock opened at ₹1,166.20 and moved between an intraday high of ₹1,174.50 and a low of ₹1,144.05.
  • Infosys informed stock exchanges that it will announce its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 September 2026 on Friday, 23 October 2026 around 3:45 p.m. IST. The announcement will be followed by a media press conference at 4:30 p.m. IST and an earnings conference call at 6:00 p.m. IST.
  • Trading volume was 1.29 times the 20-day average daily volume.

Why is Infosys share price falling on 22 October 2026?

Shares of Infosys Limited declined 1.25% to close at ₹1,153.35 on 22 October 2026, down ₹14.65 from the previous close of ₹1,168.00. The stock opened at ₹1,166.20 and moved between an intraday high of ₹1,174.50 and a low of ₹1,144.05.

The decline in Infosys stood in contrast to broader technology peers, as the Nifty IT index climbed 1.79% during the session, while the benchmark Nifty 50 slipped 0.88%. The stock showed noticeable intraday divergence from its sector index, pulling back after having advanced 3.30% in the prior trading day.

The pullback coincided with caution ahead of the company's scheduled second-quarter earnings release on 23 October 2026. Prior to this session, the stock had gained 6.01% over the trailing 5 trading days and 12.04% over 20 days. While Infosys recently announced an expanded collaboration with Truist to support an AI-first Global Capability Center onboarding over 1,000 personnel, there were no fresh corporate announcements filed during market hours on 22 October.

1.70 crore shares traded by 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 1.32 crore shares (1.29 times). The five-day average daily volume was 1.91 crore shares. Separately, the NSE report for 22 October 2026 showed 93.11 lakh shares delivered, representing 54.75% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 216,504 trades.

Likely Reason
Pre-earnings consolidation and profit-taking

With the second-quarter financial results scheduled for release on 23 October 2026, the stock saw mild profit-taking following a 6.01% gain over the preceding 5 trading days. No new exchange filings were issued on 22 October to account for the decline, which occurred despite strength in the broader Nifty IT index.

Latest Company Developments

Infosys Scheduled to Report Second Quarter Results on 23 October
19 October 2026

Infosys informed stock exchanges that it will announce its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 September 2026 on Friday, 23 October 2026 around 3:45 p.m. IST. The announcement will be followed by a media press conference at 4:30 p.m. IST and an earnings conference call at 6:00 p.m. IST.

Quarterly earnings updates provide direct visibility on revenue trajectory, operating margins, large-deal momentum, and full-year guidance.

Infosys Expands Partnership With Truist for India GCC
19 October 2026

The company announced an expanded collaboration with US financial institution Truist to support its Global Capability Center in Hyderabad. The engagement utilizes Infosys Topaz and is set to onboard more than 1,000 colleagues to consolidate multiple vendor relationships into an integrated operating model.

The deal reflects ongoing traction in large banking and financial services clients scaling proprietary capability centers in India.

Infosys Responds to US Department of Labor PERM Program Suspension
10 October 2026

The company issued a statement regarding the US Department of Labor's decision to suspend new and pending applications under the Permanent Labor Certification program. Infosys clarified that it does not anticipate a material operational or financial impact and remains in compliance with applicable US regulations.

Regulatory shifts in US labor and visa processing are closely watched by investors for potential compliance and talent mobility implications.

Infosys Q2 results preview: Will the results provide oomph to surging IT stocks? – The Economic Times
22 October 2026

Infosys Q2 results preview: Will the results provide oomph to surging IT stocks? The Economic Times

Infosys Q2 results preview: Analysts see PAT rising 10%; guidance in focus – Business Standard
22 October 2026

Infosys Q2 results preview: Analysts see PAT rising 10%; guidance in focus Business Standard

Ownership & Transaction Activity

Shareholding
As of 30 September 2026
Promoter holding
13.90%
13.82% on 30 June 2026
FII/FPI
27.44%
27.09% on 30 June 2026
Institutional holding
70.29%
70.05% on 30 June 2026

NSE shareholding filing →

Historical Insider Activity
Raghavendra K AInsider / disclosed person
TransactionBuy
Quantity3,432 shares
Trade date18 March 2026
Venkateshwaran AnanthakrishnanInsider / disclosed person
TransactionBuy
Quantity4,449 shares
Trade date18 March 2026
Joseph J. AlencheryInsider / disclosed person
TransactionBuy
Quantity926 shares
Trade date18 March 2026
Binod ChoudharyInsider / disclosed person
TransactionBuy
Quantity3,178 shares
Trade date18 March 2026
Infosys Employee benefits TrustOther
TransactionSell
Quantity8,200 shares
Trade date13 March 2026
Source: NSE transaction disclosures. These are dated historical transactions.

Mutual Fund Holdings

Mutual-fund ownership

Mutual funds held 22.96% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 23.00% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.04 percentage points.

The filing reported 44 MF/UTI holders.

SBI MUTUAL FUND
30 September 2026
16.75 crore shares · 4.51%
ICICI PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND
30 September 2026
14.67 crore shares · 3.95%
NIPPON LIFE INDIA TRUSTEE
30 September 2026
9.86 crore shares · 2.65%
These are quarterly holdings, rather than purchases or sales on the article date.

NSE shareholding filing →

Historical Bulk / Block Deals

BOFA SECURITIES EUROPE SA
13 October 2026
Buy · 49.00 lakh shares · ₹1,051.50

NSE-reported large-deal disclosure
BOFA SECURITIES EUROPE SA
13 October 2026
Sell · 49.00 lakh shares · ₹1,051.50

NSE-reported large-deal disclosure
PI OPPORTUNITIES AIF V LLP
29 June 2026
Sell · 5.15 lakh shares · ₹1,034.00

NSE-reported large-deal disclosure
VIDYANITI LLP
29 June 2026
Buy · 5.15 lakh shares · ₹1,034.00

NSE-reported large-deal disclosure

What to Watch Next

  • Q2 FY27 financial results and revenue growth guidance scheduled for release on 23 October 2026 at 3:45 p.m. IST.
  • Management commentary on large deal total contract value (TCV) and discretionary client tech spending during the earnings call.
  • Follow-through delivery and cash volume trends post-earnings following a 54.75% delivery rate on 22 October.

Other Dated Coverage

More Infosys news and dated analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Infosys company news?

Infosys informed stock exchanges that it will announce its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 September 2026 on Friday, 23 October 2026 around 3:45 p.m. IST. The announcement will be followed by a media press conference at 4:30 p.m. IST and an earnings conference call at 6:00 p.m. IST.

How strong was Infosys’s trading volume?

1.70 crore shares traded, 1.29 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.

Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?

They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.

Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst

Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Registration with SEBI and NISM certification do not guarantee performance or returns. This article is for information and education, not personalised investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold.

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