{"id":159329,"date":"2026-07-20T12:18:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=159329"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:48:17","slug":"bank-nifty-today-20-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-today-20-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank Nifty Today: Index Falls 1.32% as HDFC Bank and Axis Bank Slide Up to 5% After Q1 Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Bank Nifty today down 1.32% at 57,747.75. HDFC Bank -4.71%, Axis Bank -4.68%, Kotak -3.23%. Private bank index -2.24%, PSU bank index +1.20%. Day low 57,557.30.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Bank Nifty<\/a> today is trading deep in the red, down 1.32 percent at 57,747.75 around mid-morning on Monday, 20 July 2026, as the market delivers its first verdict on the heavyweight private bank results announced over the weekend. The index fell to an intraday low of 57,557.30 from Friday&#8217;s close of 58,521.40, with margin compression at the largest lenders driving the selloff.<\/p>\n<p>The damage is concentrated and specific: the banks that reported shrinking net interest margins on Saturday are being sold hard, while public sector banks that delivered earnings surprises are rallying against the tide. That split makes the Bank Nifty today less a broad selloff and more a ruthless repricing of the sector&#8217;s margin trajectory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=bank-nifty-today-20-july-2026\"><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\" 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Nifty Today: Top Losers Dragging the Index\">Bank Nifty Today: Top Losers Dragging the Index<\/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-today-20-july-2026\/#Why_the_Bank_Nifty_Today_Is_Under_Pressure\" title=\"Why the Bank Nifty Today Is Under Pressure\">Why the Bank Nifty Today Is Under Pressure<\/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-today-20-july-2026\/#The_Divergence_PSU_Banks_Rally_as_Private_Banks_Fall\" title=\"The Divergence: PSU Banks Rally as Private Banks Fall\">The Divergence: PSU Banks Rally as Private Banks Fall<\/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-today-20-july-2026\/#Bank_Nifty_Today_Key_Levels_to_Watch\" title=\"Bank Nifty Today: Key Levels to Watch\">Bank Nifty Today: Key Levels to Watch<\/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-today-20-july-2026\/#What_Should_Investors_Do_Now\" title=\"What Should Investors Do Now\">What Should Investors Do Now<\/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-today-20-july-2026\/#Reading_the_Move_in_Mondays_Market\" title=\"Reading the Move in Monday&#8217;s Market\">Reading the Move in Monday&#8217;s Market<\/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-today-20-july-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-today-20-july-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions FAQs\">Frequently Asked Questions FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-today-20-july-2026\/#Why_is_the_Bank_Nifty_today_falling_on_20_July_2026\" title=\"Why is the Bank Nifty today falling on 20 July 2026?\">Why is the Bank Nifty today falling on 20 July 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-today-20-july-2026\/#Which_banks_are_the_top_losers_on_the_Bank_Nifty_today\" title=\"Which banks are the top losers on the Bank Nifty today?\">Which banks are the top losers on the Bank Nifty today?<\/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-today-20-july-2026\/#Why_are_PSU_banks_rising_when_the_Bank_Nifty_today_is_falling\" title=\"Why are PSU banks rising when the Bank Nifty today is falling?\">Why are PSU banks rising when the Bank Nifty today is falling?<\/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-today-20-july-2026\/#What_are_the_key_support_levels_for_the_Bank_Nifty_today\" title=\"What are the key support levels for the Bank Nifty today?\">What are the key support levels for the Bank Nifty today?<\/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-today-20-july-2026\/#Which_bank_stock_is_rising_despite_the_Bank_Nifty_today_falling\" title=\"Which bank stock is rising despite the Bank Nifty today falling?\">Which bank stock is rising despite the Bank Nifty today falling?<\/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-today-20-july-2026\/#Is_the_fall_in_the_Bank_Nifty_today_a_buying_opportunity\" title=\"Is the fall in the Bank Nifty today a buying opportunity?\">Is the fall in the Bank Nifty today a buying opportunity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bank-nifty-today-20-july-2026\/#What_was_the_Bank_Nifty_close_on_Friday_before_this_fall\" title=\"What was the Bank Nifty close on Friday before this fall?\">What was the Bank Nifty close on Friday before this fall?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_Nifty_Today_Top_Losers_Dragging_the_Index\"><\/span><strong>Bank Nifty Today: Top Losers Dragging the Index<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below captures the biggest intraday losers on the index, led by the two largest private sector lenders reacting to their Q1 FY27 prints.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Bank<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Change (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>781.00<\/td>\n<td>-4.71<\/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>1,266.30<\/td>\n<td>-4.68<\/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>377.35<\/td>\n<td>-3.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/yesbank\/yes-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Yes Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>22.91<\/td>\n<td>-2.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aubank\/au-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">AU Small Finance Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,012.30<\/td>\n<td>-1.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/indusindbk\/indusind-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">IndusInd Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,021.05<\/td>\n<td>-0.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/idfcfirstb\/idfc-first-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">IDFC First Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>80.19<\/td>\n<td>-0.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/federalbnk\/the-federal-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Federal Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>348.60<\/td>\n<td>-0.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/sebi-registered-investment-advisor-india\"><strong>Talk to a SEBI-Registered Investment Advisor Before Acting on This News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Bank_Nifty_Today_Is_Under_Pressure\"><\/span><strong>Why the Bank Nifty Today Is Under Pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The selloff in the Bank Nifty today traces directly to Saturday&#8217;s results. HDFC Bank reported a record-low net interest margin of 3.26 percent even as profit rose 5 percent, Axis Bank&#8217;s 22.5 percent profit beat leaned on a 43.7 percent drop in provisions while its margin hit a cycle low of 3.46 percent and NPA ratios ticked up, and Kotak Mahindra Bank saw its margin slip to 4.53 percent from 4.67 percent sequentially with fresh slippages rising. In a falling rate cycle, lending yields are repricing faster than deposit costs, and the market is marking down every bank that confirmed that squeeze.<\/p>\n<p>Index mechanics amplify the move. HDFC Bank alone carries the largest weight on the index, so its 4.7 percent fall accounts for a substantial share of the total decline in the Bank Nifty today. With Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank also among the top weights, the three margin-pressured lenders are doing almost all of the damage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Divergence_PSU_Banks_Rally_as_Private_Banks_Fall\"><\/span><strong>The Divergence: PSU Banks Rally as Private Banks Fall<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most striking feature of the Bank Nifty today is the internal split. The Nifty Private Bank index is down 2.24 percent, while the Nifty PSU Bank index is up 1.20 percent at 8,482.65. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pnb\/punjab-national-bank-share-price-today\">Punjab National Bank<\/a> is the standout, surging over 4.5 percent after its Q1 net profit nearly tripled to Rs 5,339 crore, and Punjab and Sind Bank is also firm after a 23 percent profit rise.<\/p>\n<p>The lone bright spot among large private banks is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a>, trading higher after being the only major lender to expand margins this quarter, to 4.36 percent, alongside a 15.9 percent profit rise. That single divergence is defining Monday&#8217;s pecking order within the sector.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_Nifty_Today_Key_Levels_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Bank Nifty Today: Key Levels to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The index opened at 57,738.25, tested a high of 57,963.55 and fell to 57,557.30, leaving a clear intraday map. The 57,550 to 57,600 zone is the immediate support; a break below it would open the psychological 57,000 mark, where the index consolidated earlier this month. On the upside, the Bank Nifty today needs to reclaim 58,000 to signal the results-day selling is being absorbed, with Friday&#8217;s close of 58,521.40 the bigger hurdle above.<\/p>\n<p>Derivatives positioning will matter through the session, since a results weekend of this size typically resets open interest across bank counters. Traders should watch whether put writers defend the 57,500 strike or step aside, as that behaviour usually telegraphs whether the decline extends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Investors_Do_Now\"><\/span><strong>What Should Investors Do Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For investors, the message in the Bank Nifty today is about selection rather than exit. Asset quality across the sector remains historically strong, credit growth is running in the mid teens, and the margin squeeze is a rate cycle phase that management teams at Axis Bank and Kotak have explicitly called the bottom. Banks with faster deposit repricing, ICICI Bank being the clearest example, are already demonstrating margin recovery.<\/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 today live and get research-backed insights on your portfolio.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Short-term traders should respect the index&#8217;s momentum and levels, while longer-horizon investors can use the results-driven dispersion to upgrade portfolio quality. As always, individual positioning depends on risk appetite and goals, ideally reviewed with a SEBI-registered investment advisor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reading_the_Move_in_Mondays_Market\"><\/span><strong>Reading the Move in Monday&#8217;s Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The wider session backdrop matters for reading this move. Benchmarks are soft, with the Nifty 50 down about 0.44 percent near 24,227 and the Sensex around 77,696, as the market digests one of the heaviest results weekends of the quarter, led by the large private banks. The rupee&#8217;s weaker open at 96.41 per dollar and firm crude prices add a cautious global overlay. Against that grain, the behaviour of the Bank Nifty today says something about relative demand: stock-specific news is cutting through an otherwise defensive tape. The next few sessions, once the results wave passes and attention normalises, will show whether the Bank Nifty today sustains the move or gives it back with the broader market&#8217;s drift. Positioning data and delivery volumes over that stretch usually separate durable re-ratings from one-day headlines, so patient investors have a clear checklist to follow.<\/p>\n<p>A practical note on reading such news flows: single announcements rarely change a company&#8217;s value by the full extent of the day&#8217;s price move, in either direction. Markets routinely overshoot on fresh information and mean-revert as the details get priced properly, which is why the behaviour of the Bank Nifty today over the following week typically tells investors more than the opening reaction. The disciplined approach is to note what the news changes about earnings power, verify it against the next official disclosure, and let position sizing reflect the remaining uncertainty. That framework applies squarely to the Bank Nifty today today, where the headline is clear but the financial magnitude will only firm up with subsequent filings and results.<\/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 today is absorbing the heaviest results weekend of the quarter, and the 1.32 percent fall to 57,747.75 is a targeted repricing of margin-pressured private majors rather than a systemic selloff. With PSU banks rallying and ICICI Bank outperforming, the sector&#8217;s internal rotation is the real story. How the index behaves around 57,550 support this week will decide whether this is a one-day reset or a deeper pullback.<\/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. 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=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Bank_Nifty_today_falling_on_20_July_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why is the Bank Nifty today falling on 20 July 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Bank Nifty today is down 1.32 percent at 57,747.75 because HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank fell 3 to 5 percent after their Q1 FY27 results showed net interest margin compression. These heavyweights carry the largest index weights, dragging the index lower.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_banks_are_the_top_losers_on_the_Bank_Nifty_today\"><\/span><strong>Which banks are the top losers on the Bank Nifty today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HDFC Bank is down 4.71 percent, Axis Bank 4.68 percent, Kotak Mahindra Bank 3.23 percent and Yes Bank 2.96 percent. AU Small Finance Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDFC First Bank and Federal Bank are also trading marginally lower.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_PSU_banks_rising_when_the_Bank_Nifty_today_is_falling\"><\/span><strong>Why are PSU banks rising when the Bank Nifty today is falling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> PSU banks delivered earnings surprises this weekend. PNB&#8217;s net profit nearly tripled to Rs 5,339 crore, sending the stock up over 4.5 percent, and the Nifty PSU Bank index is up 1.20 percent while the private bank index is down 2.24 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_support_levels_for_the_Bank_Nifty_today\"><\/span><strong>What are the key support levels for the Bank Nifty today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The immediate support for the Bank Nifty today is the 57,550 to 57,600 zone, which matches the intraday low of 57,557.30. Below that, the psychological 57,000 level is the next marker. On the upside, 58,000 and Friday&#8217;s close of 58,521.40 are the resistance levels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_bank_stock_is_rising_despite_the_Bank_Nifty_today_falling\"><\/span><strong>Which bank stock is rising despite the Bank Nifty today falling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Bank is the only large private bank trading higher, up about 0.7 percent, because it was the sole major lender to expand its net interest margin in Q1 FY27, to 4.36 percent, alongside a 15.9 percent rise in profit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_fall_in_the_Bank_Nifty_today_a_buying_opportunity\"><\/span><strong>Is the fall in the Bank Nifty today a buying opportunity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> That depends on individual goals and risk appetite. Sector asset quality remains strong and managements have called this the margin cycle bottom, but near-term volatility may continue. Investors should consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making any decision.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_Bank_Nifty_close_on_Friday_before_this_fall\"><\/span><strong>What was the Bank Nifty close on Friday before this fall?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Bank Nifty closed at 58,521.40 on Friday, 17 July 2026. Monday&#8217;s decline of over 770 points to 57,747.75 is the first trading reaction to the bank results announced on Saturday, 18 July.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is the Bank Nifty today falling on 20 July 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Bank Nifty today is down 1.32 percent at 57,747.75 because HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank fell 3 to 5 percent after their Q1 FY27 results showed net interest margin compression. These heavyweights carry the largest index weights, dragging the index lower.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which banks are the top losers on the Bank Nifty today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"HDFC Bank is down 4.71 percent, Axis Bank 4.68 percent, Kotak Mahindra Bank 3.23 percent and Yes Bank 2.96 percent. 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