Infosys stock steadies as Nepal flood update adds context
Published on 08/29/2026 at 17:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Infosys Ltd. (INE009A01021) ended the August 28, 2026 session at Rs 1,144.00, up Rs 33.20 or 2.99%, while market value stood at Rs 464,262 crore and the 52-week range stretched from Rs 982.40 to Rs 1,728.00.
The move came alongside a fresh company update on August 29, 2026, after mid-day's report said Infosys Public Services chief Lax Gopisetty was not reachable after the Nepal flash floods.
Market setup
The live market snapshot from August 27, 2026 showed a last traded price of Rs 1,110.8, market capitalization of Rs 450,715.86 crore, volume of 6,933,977 shares, a P/E ratio of 14.88 and EPS of 74.65. On August 28, 2026, the same stock closed at Rs 1,141.30 in another portal snapshot, which leaves the shares trading close to the upper end of the recent band.
That comparison matters because the stock remains well below its 52-week high of Rs 1,728.00 while still holding above the August 28, 2026 close of Rs 1,141.30. For traders, the gap between the session high of Rs 1,145.00 and the close of Rs 1,144.00 shows how tightly the stock finished the day.
Latest operating base
Infosys reported annual revenue of Rs 178,650 crore for fiscal 2026, up from Rs 162,990 crore in fiscal 2025, while net profit rose to Rs 29,474 crore from Rs 26,750 crore over the same span. EPS increased to 71.58 in fiscal 2026 from 64.50 in fiscal 2025, showing a second straight year of growth.
The same dataset also shows ROE at 31.70 in fiscal 2026 versus 27.87 in fiscal 2025, while debt to equity stayed at 0.00 in both years. That mix of higher profit and no financial leverage helps explain why investors still treat the stock as a quality large-cap technology name.
Trading signal
Broker research listed on August 25 and August 24, 2026 was mixed, with one house on a Rs 940 target, another on Rs 1,240, and a third on Rs 1,270. The spread is wide enough to keep the valuation debate alive even after the stock's recent bounce.
On the chart, Infosys also sits below its 52-week high by Rs 584.00, a reminder that the recovery still has room before the old peak comes back into view.
Finacle matters
Infosys' Finacle banking platform remains one of its best-known products, covering core banking, mobile banking and e-banking for retail, corporate and universal banks. The product matters because it ties the company to financial-services spending even when sentiment around Indian IT turns uneven.
Price and venue
Infosys shares trade on the NSE and BSE in rupees, and the latest close of Rs 1,141.30 was recorded on August 28, 2026. The market cap snapshot of Rs 464,262 crore and the 52-week range of Rs 982.40 to Rs 1,728.00 remain the cleanest quick read on the stock's current position.
Company facts
Company: Infosys Limited
ISIN: INE009A01021
Ticker: INFY
Exchange: NSE and BSE
Sector / Industry: Software and IT Services / IT Services and Consulting
Index membership: NIFTY 50, Sensex, BSE 100, BSE 200, BSE 500, Nifty 200
Price (as of August 28, 2026, 03:59 p.m. ET): Rs 1,144.00
Market cap: Rs 464,262 crore (as of August 28, 2026)
Next earnings date: September 12, 2026
