Nifty Bank Today: Index Ends 0.02% Lower at 57,514.20

Nifty Bank today ended marginally lower in the closing session on 25 August 2026, reflecting a tightly balanced banking pack rather than a broad-based sell-off. The index finished at 57,514.20, down 11.75 points or 0.02% from its previous close of 57,525.95. Data is as of 4:15:00 PM IST.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty Bank closed 0.02% lower at 57,514.20, versus the previous close of 57,525.95.
• The index moved between 57,231.25 and 57,653.85 during the session, a 422.60-point intraday range.
• Breadth was evenly split: seven displayed stocks advanced and seven declined, with none unchanged.
• Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank and Canara Bank gained, while The Federal Bank and IDFC First Bank were among the notable laggards. The next session will show whether gains in several banking names can offset the closing index pressure.

Nifty Bank today: a marginally lower finish

Nifty Bank today closed almost flat but on the negative side, shedding 11.75 points. The modest percentage decline indicates that the index ended only slightly below the prior close, even as trading covered a wider intraday band. It opened at 57,360.65, stayed above the day’s low of 57,231.25, and later rose to 57,653.85 before settling at 57,514.20.

The closing level was 153.55 points above the opening level, showing that the index recovered from its early-session position. However, it remained 11.75 points below the previous close and 139.65 points below the day’s high. This left the end-of-session picture neutral: the index absorbed both positive and negative stock moves but finished marginally in the red.

Price snapshot

The 422.60-point spread between the high and low captures the day’s range. The close was closer to the high than the low, while still falling just short of the previous close. These figures describe the session’s price path without indicating a direction for the next session.

Sector ranking

Among the configured sector indices, Nifty Bank was the second top losing sector index on 25 August 2026. Nifty Metal fell 0.07%, while Nifty Bank declined 0.02%. The other configured sector indices recorded gains for the day, including Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Mid Select, Nifty IT, Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Pharma. The ranking places the bank index among the day’s weaker sector performances, though its actual decline was limited.

Constituent breadth

Participation across the 14 displayed banking stocks was evenly balanced. Seven stocks closed higher and seven closed lower, producing an advance-decline ratio of 1:1. No displayed stock was unchanged. Such evenly divided breadth sits alongside the index’s 0.02% fall and highlights the difference between stock-level movement and the final index outcome.

The positive side included gains in Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank, Canara Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Declines were seen in The Federal Bank, IDFC First Bank, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda and Axis Bank.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The named heavyweight group presented a mixed picture. ICICI Bank rose 0.54% to ₹1,422.70 and State Bank of India gained 0.82% to ₹1,048.00. Kotak Mahindra Bank edged up 0.04% to ₹401.60. In contrast, HDFC Bank declined 0.21% to ₹727.50 and Axis Bank slipped 0.08% to ₹1,235.00.

The session’s named most-active-stock list comprised HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank. Their mixed closing changes align with the narrow index decline and the even breadth across the displayed pack.

Key Nifty Bank stocks

Biggest positive movers

Union Bank of India led the displayed gainers with a 1.84% rise to ₹186.98 after trading between ₹181.40 and ₹187.33. AU Small Finance Bank added 1.31% to ₹1,128.60, while Canara Bank rose 1.19% to ₹128.81. State Bank of India gained 0.82% and ICICI Bank advanced 0.54%. Canara Bank and State Bank of India both closed at their respective day highs, an observation that places their closing prices at the upper end of their day’s ranges.

Biggest negative movers

The Federal Bank was the largest displayed loser, down 3.02% to ₹346.95. Its day range extended from ₹342.05 to ₹358.70. IDFC First Bank fell 1.04% to ₹85.00, its day low. Yes Bank declined 0.44% to ₹22.50, while IndusInd Bank slipped 0.33% to ₹1,015.00. HDFC Bank’s 0.21% decline also formed part of the mixed heavyweight outcome.

Stocks to watch next session

For the next session, the displayed price action keeps attention on The Federal Bank, Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank, Canara Bank, IDFC First Bank and ICICI Bank. The first five featured among the day’s strongest percentage movers, while ICICI Bank was a positive heavyweight. Investors can track their opening levels, intraday ranges and closing changes alongside the index’s movement.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is visible in the session’s balanced breadth and the positive moves in several significant names. Seven of 14 displayed stocks rose, with gains in Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank, Canara Bank, State Bank of India and ICICI Bank. The index also closed above its opening level and nearer to the day’s high than its low. These are observations from the day’s price action, not a prediction.

The cautious case

The cautious evidence is that Nifty Bank still closed below its previous close and ranked as the second top losing sector index among the configured list. The Federal Bank’s 3.02% fall was the largest displayed move, while IDFC First Bank declined 1.04%. The mixed performance in heavyweights, including declines in HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, coincided with the index’s marginally negative close.

Univest Insights

The key feature of this closing wrap is the contrast between a small index loss and evenly divided participation. Nifty Bank ended down only 0.02%, but the session was not static: it travelled from 57,231.25 to 57,653.85 before closing at 57,514.20.

Stock selection mattered more than a single broad direction. Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank and Canara Bank led the gains, whereas The Federal Bank and IDFC First Bank led the declines. The result was a market segment where individual price moves were more pronounced than the final index change.

The heavyweight set also remained split. Gains in ICICI Bank and State Bank of India sat alongside modest declines in HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, while Kotak Mahindra Bank was nearly unchanged. Readers can follow the wider market context through Univest Market View.

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Published on 25 August 2026 at 4:20 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty Bank today?

Nifty Bank closed at 57,514.20 on 25 August 2026, down 11.75 points or 0.02% from 57,525.95.

What were Nifty Bank’s day high and day low?

The index recorded a day high of 57,653.85 and a day low of 57,231.25.

Why was Nifty Bank among the losing sector indices?

It declined 0.02%, making it the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices for the session.

How was Nifty Bank breadth today?

Of 14 displayed stocks, seven advanced and seven declined. No displayed stock was unchanged.

Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Bank?

Union Bank of India gained 1.84%, AU Small Finance Bank rose 1.31%, and Canara Bank added 1.19%.

Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty Bank?

The Federal Bank fell 3.02%, IDFC First Bank declined 1.04%, and Yes Bank lost 0.44%.