Infosys Share Price Today: Why INFY Is Rising 3.13% | 21 October 2026

NSE: INFY · 21 October 2026

Price
₹1,166.10
Change
+3.13%
High / Low
₹1,170.90 / ₹1,150.45
Prev. Close
₹1,130.70
Volume
59.47 lakh
Price as of
21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM IST
Key Takeaways
  • Infosys Limited shares rose 3.13% during the trading session on October 21, 2026, trading near the upper end of their day's range between ₹1,150.45 and ₹1,170.90 after opening at ₹1,152.20.
  • Infosys scheduled its second-quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026, to be announced on Friday, October 23, 2026, around 3:45 p.m. Indian Standard Time. Management will subsequently host a press conference and an earnings conference call for investors and analysts.
  • Trading volume was 0.47 times the 20-day average daily volume.

Why is Infosys share price rising on 21 October 2026?

Infosys Limited shares rose 3.13% during the trading session on October 21, 2026, trading near the upper end of their day's range between ₹1,150.45 and ₹1,170.90 after opening at ₹1,152.20.

The broader market showed positive momentum, with the benchmark Nifty rising 0.36%, while the Nifty IT sector outperformed notably with a 2.39% gain. Infosys outpaced the broader IT sector index as investors positioned themselves ahead of the company's upcoming second-quarter financial results.

The stock move coincides with recent operational updates from the company, including its announcement on October 19, 2026, that it will release second-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2026, on October 23, 2026. Additionally, Infosys recently expanded its collaboration with Truist to support an AI-first Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, onboarding over 1,000 colleagues.

59.47 lakh shares traded by 21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 1.26 crore shares (0.47 times). The five-day average daily volume was 1.97 crore shares. Separately, the NSE report for 19 October 2026 showed 62.18 lakh shares delivered, representing 46.90% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 216,645 trades.

Likely Reason
Sector tailwinds and pre-earnings positioning

The 3.13% upward move aligns with strong performance across the Nifty IT sector and constructive sentiment ahead of the upcoming quarterly financial results release scheduled for October 23, 2026.

Latest Company Developments

Infosys to Announce Q2 Results on October 23
19 October 2026

Infosys scheduled its second-quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026, to be announced on Friday, October 23, 2026, around 3:45 p.m. Indian Standard Time. Management will subsequently host a press conference and an earnings conference call for investors and analysts.

Upcoming earnings announcements directly influence near-term market sentiment and trading positioning as market participants anticipate revenue growth, margin trends, and management commentary.

Truist and Infosys Expand Global Capability Center Collaboration
19 October 2026

Infosys announced the expansion of its strategic collaboration with Truist to build an AI-first Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, India. The initiative involves consolidating supplier relationships into a unified operating model and onboarding over 1,000 professionals.

Deepens long-term enterprise relationships in the financial services sector while scaling delivery capabilities in AI and digital transformation.

Infosys Foundation Springboard Livelihood Program Milestone
13 October 2026

Infosys Foundation announced that its Springboard Livelihood Program enabled more than 2.5 lakh job offers across India, reaching the halfway milestone toward its goal of creating half a million job opportunities by 2030. The initiative has partnered with 20 implementation networks to drive skilling and employment pathways.

Highlights the company's ongoing corporate social responsibility execution and progress toward its long-term social impact targets.

Original source →

Updates
19 October 2026

'Infosys and Truist Strengthen Strategic Collaboration to Build a Global Capability Center in India'.

Original source →

Infosys, TCS Only Large-Cap IT Stocks With Re-Rating Potential: Jefferies – NDTV Profit
21 October 2026

Infosys, TCS Only Large-Cap IT Stocks With Re-Rating Potential: Jefferies 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

  • Second-quarter financial results and operational performance metrics on October 23, 2026
  • Management commentary on IT spending trends and AI service adoption during the earnings call
  • Execution progress regarding the expanded Truist Global Capability Center partnership
  • Delivery volume trends and cash-market participation relative to the 20-day average volume

Other Dated Coverage

More Infosys news and dated analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Infosys company news?

Infosys scheduled its second-quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026, to be announced on Friday, October 23, 2026, around 3:45 p.m. Indian Standard Time. Management will subsequently host a press conference and an earnings conference call for investors and analysts.

How strong was Infosys’s trading volume?

59.47 lakh shares traded, 0.47 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM 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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