{"id":121286,"date":"2026-06-17T15:51:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T10:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=121286"},"modified":"2026-06-17T15:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T10:21:35","slug":"bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow: Index Gains 266 Points Before the Fed, Outlook for Thursday 18 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Bank Nifty prediction for tomorrow, 18 June: closed 57,571.25 (+0.46%). Futures slight discount signals profit booking. Fed reaction tomorrow. Pivot 57,480, resistance 57,737, support 57,314.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Bank Nifty<\/a> prediction for tomorrow<\/strong>, Thursday 18 June 2026, centres on whether the sector&#8217;s rate-cut trade holds after the US Fed&#8217;s<\/span><strong>\u00a0prediction for tomorrow<\/strong>, Thursday 18 June 2026, centres on whether the sector&#8217;s rate-cut trade holds after the US Fed reaction. The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Bank Nifty<\/a> closed at 57,571.25, up 266.15 points or 0.46 percent, a solid session but one with a telling signal: futures settled fractionally below spot, a rare discount that shows longs trimming ahead of the event.<\/p>\n<p>Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, breaks down the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow with the pivot levels, the futures discount signal and what the Fed means for rate-sensitive banking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=bank-nifty-prediction-tomorrow-18-june\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#How_Today_Set_Up_the_Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\" title=\"How Today Set Up the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow\">How Today Set Up the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#Key_Levels_in_the_Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\" title=\"Key Levels in the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow\">Key Levels in the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#Bank_Nifty_F_O_Signals_for_Thursday\" title=\"Bank Nifty F&amp;O Signals for Thursday\">Bank Nifty F&amp;O Signals for Thursday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#Bank-Wise_Moves_Today\" title=\"Bank-Wise Moves Today\">Bank-Wise Moves Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#What_Will_Drive_the_Bank_Nifty_Tomorrow\" title=\"What Will Drive the Bank Nifty Tomorrow\">What Will Drive the Bank Nifty Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#Trading_Strategy_for_Thursday\" title=\"Trading Strategy for Thursday\">Trading Strategy for Thursday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#Quick_Answers_on_the_Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\" title=\"Quick Answers on the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow\">Quick Answers on the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#FAQs_on_the_Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\" title=\"FAQs on the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow\">FAQs on the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#What_is_the_bank_nifty_prediction_for_tomorrow_18_June_2026\" title=\"What is the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow, 18 June 2026?\">What is the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow, 18 June 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#What_are_the_Bank_Nifty_levels_for_tomorrow\" title=\"What are the Bank Nifty levels for tomorrow?\">What are the Bank Nifty levels for tomorrow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#What_do_the_F_O_signals_say_for_Bank_Nifty_tomorrow\" title=\"What do the F&amp;O signals say for Bank Nifty tomorrow?\">What do the F&amp;O signals say for Bank Nifty tomorrow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#Which_banks_led_and_lagged_today\" title=\"Which banks led and lagged today?\">Which banks led and lagged today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-prediction-for-tomorrow-18-june-2026\/#Why_does_the_Fed_matter_for_the_bank_nifty_prediction_for_tomorrow\" title=\"Why does the Fed matter for the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow?\">Why does the Fed matter for the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Today_Set_Up_the_Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>How Today Set Up the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Bank Nifty traded between 57,222.40 and 57,646.15 and closed near the top of its range at 57,571.25. But the internal picture for the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow is mixed: SBI led with a 1.10 percent gain, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank held green, while Axis Bank fell 1.08 percent and Kotak shed 0.82 percent. After the sector&#8217;s powerful four-week run, today looked more like consolidation before the event than broad acceleration.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Levels_in_the_Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>Key Levels in the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bank Nifty close<\/td>\n<td>57,571.25 (+0.46%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day range<\/td>\n<td>57,222.40 to 57,646.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pivot (Thu)<\/td>\n<td>57,480<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resistance R1 \/ R2<\/td>\n<td>57,737 \/ 57,904<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Support S1 \/ S2<\/td>\n<td>57,314 \/ 57,056<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India VIX<\/td>\n<td>13.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EAFF; border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px 32px 24px 32px; margin: 24px 0; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif; cursor: pointer; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a0a23; margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.3;\">3 Stocks Building Serious Momentum Right Now<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #3a3a5c; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.6;\">When <strong style=\"color: #0a0a23;\">Univest analysts<\/strong> identify high-conviction stock opportunities, <em>investors pay attention.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #3a3a5c; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.6;\">Our research team has now shortlisted the <strong style=\"color: #0a0a23;\">Top Stocks to Buy<\/strong> based on current market momentum, sector trends &amp; growth potential for 2026.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 20px; padding: 0; color: #3a3a5c; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>Discover stocks investors are actively accumulating<\/li>\n<li>High-conviction opportunities backed by research<\/li>\n<li>Designed for the next phase of market growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #3a3a5c; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\">Unlock the latest <a style=\"color: #3b7fff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/payment?planType=ALL_PRO%20PLANS\">Top Stock Picks<\/a> on Univest<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #3B7FFF; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 50px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/payment?planType=ALL_PRO%20PLANS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Stocks \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Thursday pivot in the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow sits at 57,480. The 57,737 level is the first resistance, and a sustained move above it would retest the week&#8217;s high zone near 57,904. On the downside, 57,314 is the S1 and 57,056 is the structural support where last week&#8217;s breakout began.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_Nifty_F_O_Signals_for_Thursday\"><\/span><strong>Bank Nifty F&amp;O Signals for Thursday<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Futures discount:<\/strong> Bank Nifty futures settled at 57,565, about 6 points below spot at 57,571, the clearest signal that longs are trimming before the Fed<\/li>\n<li><strong>What it means:<\/strong> A futures discount on a day the index gained is unusual for a sector in a strong uptrend, it points to hedged positioning rather than fresh conviction<\/li>\n<li><strong>Put support:<\/strong> Heavy put writing at the 57,000 strike marks the structural floor for the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rate sensitivity:<\/strong> Banking is the most direct expression of the rate trade, so the Fed reaction amplifies moves here more than in any other sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank-Wise_Moves_Today\"><\/span><strong>Bank-Wise Moves Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>LTP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">SBI<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,026.50<\/td>\n<td>+1.10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>787.10<\/td>\n<td>+0.28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,336.80<\/td>\n<td>+0.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/kotakbank\/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>404.50<\/td>\n<td>-0.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/axisbank\/axis-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Axis Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,350.90<\/td>\n<td>-1.08%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>SBI and the private heavyweights held green while Axis Bank and Kotak slid, the mixed breadth that the futures discount confirms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Will_Drive_the_Bank_Nifty_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>What Will Drive the Bank Nifty Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fed reaction:<\/strong> The US rate decision landing late tonight is a direct catalyst for the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow, the most rate-sensitive index on the board<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dovish vs hawkish:<\/strong> A dovish Fed supports NIMs and credit demand; a hawkish signal squeezes the rate-cut trade<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sensex expiry:<\/strong> Thursday&#8217;s expiry indirectly affects banking through shared heavyweights and overall market volatility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breadth repair:<\/strong> Axis Bank and Kotak need to rejoin the pack for the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow to extend the rally with conviction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Track All Bank Nifty Constituents Live on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trading_Strategy_for_Thursday\"><\/span><strong>Trading Strategy for Thursday<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bank nifty prediction for tomorrow rewards patience at the open.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wait for the Fed gap:<\/strong> Let the opening Fed reaction settle before reading direction for the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hold 57,314:<\/strong> S1 support is the line; a hold keeps the weekly structure intact<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bullish above 57,737:<\/strong> A move above R1 opens the path toward 57,904<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch the discount:<\/strong> If futures flip to a premium at the open it signals buyers returning, a continued discount warns of more selling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answers_on_the_Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>Quick Answers on the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bank Nifty outlook for tomorrow:<\/strong> Event-driven; pivot 57,480, resistance 57,737, support 57,314. Futures discount flags hedged positioning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The big event:<\/strong> US Fed reaction at Thursday&#8217;s open is the dominant driver of the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow with live levels and analyst research from Univest.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bank nifty prediction for tomorrow, 18 June 2026, is the Fed trade in its purest form. The index closed at 57,571.25 with a futures discount showing measured positioning, and the rate-sensitive sector now waits on the statement landing tonight. The bank nifty prediction for tomorrow pivots at 57,480, with 57,314 the floor to defend and 57,737 the ceiling to clear. Univest analysts will refresh the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow as the Fed reaction unfolds. Check back for the next update.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information and live market feeds as of the close of trade on 17 June 2026. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_the_Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on the Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_bank_nifty_prediction_for_tomorrow_18_June_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow, 18 June 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The bank nifty prediction for tomorrow is for a volatile session driven by the Fed reaction. The index closed at 57,571.25 up 0.46 percent, with the Thursday pivot at 57,480, resistance at 57,737 and 57,904, and support at 57,314 and 57,056. The US Fed statement lands late tonight, and banking is highly rate-sensitive, so Thursday&#8217;s open is the key move.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Bank_Nifty_levels_for_tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>What are the Bank Nifty levels for tomorrow?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Thursday pivot: 57,480. Resistance at 57,737 and 57,904, support at 57,314 and 57,056. Range today was 57,222.40 to 57,646.15.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_the_F_O_signals_say_for_Bank_Nifty_tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>What do the F&amp;O signals say for Bank Nifty tomorrow?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Bank Nifty futures settled at 57,565, fractionally below the spot of 57,571, a slight discount that signals some profit booking after the week&#8217;s strong run. Futures trading at a discount shows longs trimming before the Fed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_banks_led_and_lagged_today\"><\/span><strong>Which banks led and lagged today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HDFC Bank gained 0.28 percent and ICICI Bank 0.19 percent, while SBI rose 1.10 percent on PSU bank strength. Axis Bank was the standout laggard, falling 1.08 percent, and Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped 0.82 percent, the mixed participation that keeps the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow cautious on breadth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_the_Fed_matter_for_the_bank_nifty_prediction_for_tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>Why does the Fed matter for the bank nifty prediction for tomorrow?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Banks are the most rate-sensitive sector in the market, so the Fed statement landing tonight is a direct catalyst. 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