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MPHASIS • NSE • F&O Stock
MPHASIS LIMITED traded at ₹2,154.40, -3.71% versus the previous close of ₹2,237.50. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 03:15 PM IST.
- The stock is -3.71% at ₹2,154.40.
- Likely reason: Sector-wide IT weakness and elevated selling pressure
- Approximate traded value is ₹89.13 crore.
- It is -27.58% from its 52-week high and +7.02% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty IT alongside the Nifty 50.
MPHASIS LIMITED Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is MPHASIS LIMITED Share Price Falling Today?
Mphasis Limited shares fell sharply in today's session, closing down 3.71% at ₹2,154.40. The stock spent the entire trading day near its lowest point, matching its day's low of ₹2,154.40 after opening at ₹2,236.60 and touching a high of ₹2,237.30. Trading volume was noticeably elevated, recording 413,690 shares traded—about 1.6 times its 5-day average volume—signaling heightened selling pressure.
The downward move in Mphasis mirrored broader weakness across technology equities, though the stock underperformed both the wider market and its sector peers. The Nifty index declined by 0.28%, while the Nifty IT sector benchmark suffered a steeper drop of 1.48%. Mphasis's slide is part of a broader near-term correction, marked by a 4.88% loss over the past five sessions and a 14.01% pullback over the last twenty trading days.
While no single company-specific operational catalyst triggered today's drop, recent developments show the firm expanding its global footprint, such as partnering with Copa Airlines to host a quantum computing challenge and signing a strategic agreement with TechnoPro Holdings to drive AI-led enterprise transformation in Japan. These announcements provide broader strategic context for the company's long-term growth initiatives rather than serving as direct drivers for today's price movement.
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- Nifty IT sector fell 1.48%, significantly underperforming the broader Nifty index.
- Trading volume surged to 1.6 times the 5-day average, indicating heightened selling interest.
- Continuation of recent downward momentum, with a 20-day return of -14.01%.
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 413,690 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 259,042 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 369,090 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 1.12x |
| Delivery Quantity | 272,925 |
| Delivery % | 64.85% |
| Number of Trades | 22,820 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹2,232.30 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹2,237.33 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹-5.03 (-0.22%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹3.31 |
| Futures Volume | 7,296 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 0.85x |
| Open Interest | 870,100 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.33x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures
| Person | Category | Activity | Qty | Post Holding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCP TOPCO IX PTE LTD | Promoters | Sell | 18000000 | 58299642 | 18-Nov-2025 |
Source: NSE PIT / insider disclosures. Transactions are factual disclosures and are not automatically directional signals.
Promoter Pledge / Encumbrance
An NSE promoter pledge/encumbrance filing was identified, but the available filing text could not be reduced reliably to a concise current pledge figure.
Source: NSE corporate filing
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -3.68%.
Intraday Range: 3.71% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -4.88%; 20-Day Performance: -14.01%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| MPHASIS LIMITED | -3.71% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.28% |
| Nifty IT | -1.48% |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -3.43% |
| Vs Sector | -2.23% |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹2,154.40 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹2,237.30 / ₹2,154.40 |
| 52-Week High | ₹2,975.00 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹2,013.00 |
| 5-Day Return | -4.88% |
| 20-Day Return | -14.01% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Upcoming financial results and board meeting scheduled for November 5, 2026.
- Delivery percentage trends following elevated volume of 413,690 shares.
- Broader recovery or continued correction in the Nifty IT index.
- Execution progress on recent strategic partnerships in Japan and quantum computing.
Catalyst note: No single confirmed fundamental trigger was identified; the move reflects broader IT sector weakness and high-volume selling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
Today's decline was driven by a broader sell-off in technology stocks, with Nifty IT underperforming the wider market. Mphasis experienced heavier-than-average volume as it continued a multi-week correction trend.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 413,690. The latest 20-day average available is 369,090, equivalent to about 1.12x of the recent average.
What does the derivatives market show?
The latest official NSE F&O report is summarised in the Derivative-Market Activity box above.
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