Infosys Share Price Today: Why INFY Is Rising 1.06% | 26 October 2026

NSE: INFY · 26 October 2026

Price
₹1,166.00
Change
+1.06%
High / Low
₹1,166.00 / ₹1,107.00
Prev. Close
₹1,153.80
Volume
2.60 crore
Price as of
26 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST
Key Takeaways
  • Infosys Limited shares rose 1.06% today, closing at ₹1,166.00 after moving within a day's range of ₹1,107.00 and ₹1,166.00.
  • Infosys Limited submitted its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, to the stock exchanges. Along with the earnings update, the board declared an interim dividend of ₹26 per equity share, setting November 3, 2026, as the record date. The accompanying auditors' reports were filed subsequently with UDIN on October 23, 2026.
  • Trading volume was 1.73 times the 20-day average daily volume.

Why is Infosys share price rising on 26 October 2026?

Infosys Limited shares rose 1.06% today, closing at ₹1,166.00 after moving within a day's range of ₹1,107.00 and ₹1,166.00.

The broader market and sector indices showed positive momentum, with the Nifty rising 0.68% and the Nifty IT sector benchmark gaining 0.87%. Infosys outperformed both the headline index and its sector benchmark during the trading session.

While the stock move coincided with recent updates regarding the company's financial results and interim dividend announcements from October 23, 2026, those disclosures serve as general context rather than a proven direct catalyst for today's price action.

2.60 crore shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 1.50 crore shares (1.73 times). The five-day average daily volume was 2.15 crore shares. Separately, the NSE report for 26 October 2026 showed 1.33 crore shares delivered, representing 51.33% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 328,176 trades.

Likely Reason
Sector participation and positive price momentum

Today's upward price movement appears consistent with broader sector strength and heightened cash volume participation rather than a single confirmed same-day catalyst.

Latest Company Developments

Financial Results and Interim Dividend Announced
23 October 2026

Infosys Limited submitted its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, to the stock exchanges. Along with the earnings update, the board declared an interim dividend of ₹26 per equity share, setting November 3, 2026, as the record date. The accompanying auditors' reports were filed subsequently with UDIN on October 23, 2026.

Quarterly earnings and interim dividend declarations directly influence shareholder returns and provide key fundamental benchmarks for valuation.

Expansion of Global Capability Center with Truist
19 October 2026

Infosys announced an expanded collaboration with Truist to support the bank's AI-first Global Capability Center in Hyderabad. The initiative involves consolidating supplier relationships into an integrated operating model with the successful onboarding of over 1,000 colleagues.

Strategic expansions in digital capability centers highlight the company's ongoing execution in large-scale AI and financial services transformation engagements.

India's Infosys falls after revenue growth view cut flags AI, competitive pressures – Reuters
26 October 2026

India's Infosys falls after revenue growth view cut flags AI, competitive pressures Reuters

Infosys Stumbles As Much As 4% Post Q2: Is The Weak-Rupee IT Bubble Bursting? – NDTV Profit
26 October 2026

Infosys Stumbles As Much As 4% Post Q2: Is The Weak-Rupee IT Bubble Bursting? NDTV Profit

Infosys Share Price Falls Over 3% After Q2 Results. Should You Buy, Sell Or Hold The IT Stock? – NDTV Profit
26 October 2026

Infosys Share Price Falls Over 3% After Q2 Results. Should You Buy, Sell Or Hold The IT Stock? NDTV Profit

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

  • Upcoming record date for the interim dividend of ₹26 per share scheduled for November 3, 2026
  • Execution progress on the expanded Truist Global Capability Center collaboration
  • Volume trends relative to the 20-day average volume of 1.73x
  • Sector performance trends across the Nifty IT benchmark

Other Dated Coverage

More Infosys news and dated analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Infosys company news?

Infosys Limited submitted its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, to the stock exchanges. Along with the earnings update, the board declared an interim dividend of ₹26 per equity share, setting November 3, 2026, as the record date. The accompanying auditors' reports were filed subsequently with UDIN on October 23, 2026.

How strong was Infosys’s trading volume?

2.60 crore shares traded, 1.73 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 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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