Written by Mariyam Sara
Published on December 22, 2025 | 5 min read
As the world moves towards AI solutions, investors have started focusing on Indian IT stocks. Most IT companies have strong financials and are experiencing increasing revenue due to export-driven demand and the adoption of AI in multiple industries.
IT stocks can be a great addition to your portfolio, helping you gain exposure to rapidly evolving and growing sectors with endless future possibilities.
THE NIFTY IT index, consisting of top IT companies, has given a return of 69.37% in the last 5 years, making it a sector worth investing in. The following are the Top IT stocks you can invest in based on profitability consistency and 5-Year CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate).
| S.No. | Name | CMP (₹) | Mar Cap (₹ Cr) | Avg EBIT 5Yrs (₹ Cr) | 5-Year Profit CAGR (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | TCS | 3310.40 | 1197731.70 | 57099.00 | 8% |
| 2. | Infosys | 1677.00 | 696730.48 | 32849.20 | 10% |
| 3. | HCL Technologies | 1665.70 | 452015.09 | 19585.60 | 9% |
| 4. | Wipro | 272.20 | 285448.47 | 16106.12 | 6% |
| 5. | LTIMindtree | 6225.00 | 184564.54 | 5357.94 | 25% |
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd is an Indian multinational company offering information technology services and consulting. It is a part of the Tata Group and is ranked 7th on the Fortune India 500 list for 2024.
TCS Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹11,97,731.70 crores and has shown consistent profit with an average 5-year EBIT of ₹57,099 crores. The company has a 5-year compounded profit growth rate of 8%.
Infosys Ltd is an Indian multinational IT giant that was founded in 1981. Infosys offers AI, Cloud, Agile workflows, consulting, digital transformations and outsourcing services.
Infosys Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹6,96,730.48 crores with an average 5-Year EBIT of ₹32,849.20 crores. The company has consistently grown its profit year by year with a 5-year compounded profit growth rate of 10%
HCL Technologies Ltd is an Indian IT company that provides digital, engineering, cloud and AI solutions. The company caters to various sectors such as Finance, Manufacturing and Telecommunication.
HCL Technologies Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹4,52,015.09 crores with an average 5-Year EBIT of ₹19,585.60 crores. Over the last decade, HCL has shown steady profit growth with a 5-year compounded profit growth rate of 9%.
Wipro Ltd is a leading global company offering information technology, consulting and business process services across 66 countries. It was founded in 1945 and specializes in cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud and AI services.
Wipro Ltd is a financially strong company that regularly declares dividends and rewards its shareholders for being a part of the company’s growth. The company has a market capitalization of ₹2,85,448 crores and a 5-year average EBIT of ₹16,106 crores with a 6% 5-Year Profit CAGR.
LTIMindtree Ltd is a major Indian MNC formed in 2022 by the merger of Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) and Mindtree. Now, as a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Group, the firm offers cloud, data analytics and enterprise applications to its clients.
LTIMindtree Ltd has shown slow yet consistent profit growth in the last 5 years. The company has a market capitalization of ₹1,84,564 crores with an average 5-Year EBIT of ₹ 5357 crores. LTIMindtree Ltd has a compounded profit growth of 25%
IT stocks in India offer strong growth potential due to digital transformation, AI advancements and the demand for a skilled, cost-efficient workforce. Here’s why you should invest in IT stocks in India.
IT firms have dominated the market in global outsourcing and benefit from the growing global demand for software development, AI and cloud computing.
Most of the companies mentioned above have high cash reserves and offer consistent dividends to their shareholders.
Since most of the IT companies earn largely in U.S dollars and pay expenses in Indian rupees, they benefit if the rupee weakens against the dollar. This increases the gap between their income and expenses, increasing their profits.
The government has established the “Digital India” program, along with other initiatives to support the IT sector’s expansion and focus on creating powerful digital infrastructure.
Before investing in Indian IT stocks, you need to evaluate the company’s fundamentals such as revenue growth, debt, valuation ratios and the quality of the management. Understand factors such as global demand trends, currency fluctuations and adoption of emerging technologies like AI to assess the viability of a company's competitive position within the market.
Indian IT stocks can be a good addition to your portfolio because of the growing global demand for technological advancements and supportive government initiatives. Before investing in IT stocks, fundamentally analyze the company along with external factors to make an informed investment decision.
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Mariyam Sara
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holds an MBA in Finance and is a true Finance Fanatic. She writes extensively on all things finance whether it’s stock trading, personal finance, or insurance, chances are she’s covered it. When she’s not writing, she’s busy pursuing NISM certifications, experimenting with new baking recipes.
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