{"id":159644,"date":"2026-07-20T16:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=159644"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:09:09","slug":"3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Top Performing Nifty PSU Bank Stocks of 2026: Bank of Maharashtra, Union Bank of India and State Bank of India Lead the Index This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026: Bank of Maharashtra up 28.9% YTD at Rs 79.98. Union Bank of India up 13.1%. State Bank of India up 6.5%. Data as of 20 July 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026 that deserve attention right now are Bank of Maharashtra, Union Bank of India and State Bank of India, which have delivered gains of up to 28.9 percent since the start of the year. PSU banks consolidated in 2026 after a multi year rerating, and the leaders within the Nifty PSU Bank index stood out on loan growth and asset quality. While the wider Nifty PSU Bank pack produced mixed results, these names combined earnings delivery with powerful sector tailwinds.<\/p>\n<p>This article breaks down the top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026 with prices as of 20 July 2026, exact year to date returns calculated from 31 December 2025 closing prices, the reasons behind the rallies and the risks investors must weigh before buying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=nifty-psu-bank-top-performing-stocks-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\" 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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#3_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_of_2026_at_a_Glance\" title=\"3 Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026 at a Glance\">3 Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026 at a Glance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#1_Bank_of_Maharashtra_Leader_Among_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks\" title=\"1. Bank of Maharashtra: Leader Among Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks\">1. Bank of Maharashtra: Leader Among Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#2_Union_Bank_of_India_A_Consistent_Outperformer_of_2026\" title=\"2. Union Bank of India: A Consistent Outperformer of 2026\">2. Union Bank of India: A Consistent Outperformer of 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#3_State_Bank_of_India_Completing_the_List_of_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks\" title=\"3. State Bank of India: Completing the List of Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks\">3. State Bank of India: Completing the List of Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#Why_These_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_Rallied_in_2026\" title=\"Why These Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks Rallied in 2026\">Why These Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks Rallied in 2026<\/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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#Risks_of_Chasing_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_Now\" title=\"Risks of Chasing Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks Now\">Risks of Chasing Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks Now<\/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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#How_to_Spot_the_Next_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks\" title=\"How to Spot the Next Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks\">How to Spot the Next Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks<\/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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#FAQs_on_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_of_2026\" title=\"FAQs on Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026\">FAQs on Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026<\/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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_of_2026\" title=\"Which are the top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026?\">Which are the top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#How_much_has_Bank_of_Maharashtra_share_price_gained_in_2026\" title=\"How much has Bank of Maharashtra share price gained in 2026?\">How much has Bank of Maharashtra share price gained in 2026?<\/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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#What_is_the_Nifty_PSU_Bank_index\" title=\"What is the Nifty PSU Bank index?\">What is the Nifty PSU Bank index?<\/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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#Is_it_safe_to_buy_top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_after_a_big_rally\" title=\"Is it safe to buy top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks after a big rally?\">Is it safe to buy top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks after a big rally?<\/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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#What_is_the_52_week_high_and_low_of_Union_Bank_of_India\" title=\"What is the 52 week high and low of Union Bank of India?\">What is the 52 week high and low of Union Bank of India?<\/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\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#Why_did_State_Bank_of_India_rally_in_2026\" title=\"Why did State Bank of India rally in 2026?\">Why did State Bank of India rally in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-top-performing-nifty-psu-bank-stocks-of-2026\/#Where_can_I_track_top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_live\" title=\"Where can I track top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks live?\">Where can I track top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks live?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_of_2026_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>3 Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026 at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below summarises the top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026 with their current market price, exact 2026 return and 52 week range as of 20 July 2026.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Symbol<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>2026 Return<\/th>\n<th>52W High (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>52W Low (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mahabank\/bank-of-maharashtra-share-price-today\">Bank of Maharashtra<\/a><\/td>\n<td>MAHABANK<\/td>\n<td>79.98<\/td>\n<td>28.9%<\/td>\n<td>94.50<\/td>\n<td>51.71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/unionbank\/union-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">Union Bank of India<\/a><\/td>\n<td>UNIONBANK<\/td>\n<td>173.83<\/td>\n<td>13.1%<\/td>\n<td>205.49<\/td>\n<td>124.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">State Bank of India<\/a><\/td>\n<td>SBIN<\/td>\n<td>1,046.00<\/td>\n<td>6.5%<\/td>\n<td>1,234.70<\/td>\n<td>786.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A quick note on method. All 2026 returns in this article are calculated from the official closing prices of 31 December 2025 to the market price on 20 July 2026, and index membership is taken as per the latest available NSE composition. A multibagger is a stock that has delivered more than 100 percent returns over the period, while outperformers are names that have beaten the index by a wide margin without doubling yet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bank_of_Maharashtra_Leader_Among_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks\"><\/span><strong>1. Bank of Maharashtra: Leader Among Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bank of Maharashtra has gained 28.9 percent in 2026 so far, rising from a closing price of Rs 62.05 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 79.98 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week range of Rs 51.71 to Rs 94.50, which means it trades about 55 percent above its 52 week low and roughly 15 percent below its 52 week high.<\/p>\n<p>On the fundamental side, industry leading loan growth among PSU banks and strong asset quality drove outperformance. Investors tracking this name should follow quarterly results closely to judge whether the momentum can sustain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Union_Bank_of_India_A_Consistent_Outperformer_of_2026\"><\/span><strong>2. Union Bank of India: A Consistent Outperformer of 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Union Bank of India has gained 13.1 percent in 2026 so far, rising from a closing price of Rs 153.76 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 173.83 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week range of Rs 124.64 to Rs 205.49, which means it trades about 39 percent above its 52 week low and roughly 15 percent below its 52 week high.<\/p>\n<p>On the fundamental side, improving profitability and healthy recoveries supported the stock. That mix of performance and visibility is exactly why the stock features among the top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_State_Bank_of_India_Completing_the_List_of_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks\"><\/span><strong>3. State Bank of India: Completing the List of Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>State Bank of India has gained 6.5 percent in 2026 so far, rising from a closing price of Rs 982.20 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 1,046.00 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week range of Rs 786.55 to Rs 1,234.70, which means it trades about 33 percent above its 52 week low and roughly 15 percent below its 52 week high.<\/p>\n<p>On the fundamental side, steady credit growth and stable margins kept the largest PSU lender in demand. Investors tracking this name should follow quarterly results closely to judge whether the momentum can sustain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/sebi-registered-investment-advisor-india\"><strong>Talk to a SEBI-Registered Investment Advisor at Univest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_Rallied_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why These Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks Rallied in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two common threads run through these top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks. First, each name delivered earnings or order book growth that stood out within the index, giving investors visibility in an otherwise choppy market. Second, each rode a structural theme with a long runway rather than a one off news spike.<\/p>\n<p>Policy support amplified the moves. Government spending on infrastructure, defence indigenisation, Make in India manufacturing and the energy transition created multi year demand for the businesses behind the top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of this year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Chasing_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_Now\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Chasing Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Valuation is the biggest risk in top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks after a strong run. Winners attract momentum money, and any earnings miss or slowdown in order inflows can trigger sharp corrections from elevated levels.<\/p>\n<p>Concentration is the second risk. Buying only recent winners leaves a portfolio exposed to a single theme reversing. Stagger entries, size positions sensibly and avoid assuming that past returns will repeat.<\/p>\n<p>Liquidity and volatility also matter. Stocks that rise fast can fall just as fast when sentiment turns, and exit doors narrow quickly in weaker names. Keeping a stop loss discipline and reviewing the thesis every quarter protects capital far better than hope.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Spot_the_Next_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Spot the Next Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Screening for the next set of top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks starts with earnings growth. Look for companies where profits are compounding faster than the sector, order books are expanding and return ratios are improving year after year.<\/p>\n<p>Next, respect valuations and balance sheets. Reasonable debt, honest management and a price that has not already discounted a decade of growth give future top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks room to run. A disciplined checklist beats chasing price charts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stock-market-advisory\/id1585931769\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.app\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Bank of Maharashtra, Union Bank of India and State Bank of India live and get research backed stock ideas.<\/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>Bank of Maharashtra, Union Bank of India and State Bank of India stand out among the top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026, with gains of up to 28.9 percent at a time when the benchmark delivered far more modest returns. Their moves were built on earnings delivery and durable themes rather than pure speculation.<\/p>\n<p>Investors hunting for the best stocks to buy from this list should study fundamentals, diversify across themes and consult a SEBI registered investment advisor before taking fresh positions in these top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks.<\/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=\"FAQs_on_Top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_of_2026\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_of_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026 covered in this article are Bank of Maharashtra, Union Bank of India and State Bank of India, with year to date gains of 28.9 percent, 13.1 percent and 6.5 percent respectively as of 20 July 2026. All returns are calculated from the closing prices of 31 December 2025.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_has_Bank_of_Maharashtra_share_price_gained_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>How much has Bank of Maharashtra share price gained in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Bank of Maharashtra share price has gained 28.9 percent in 2026 so far, rising from Rs 62.05 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 79.98 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week high of Rs 94.50 and a 52 week low of Rs 51.71.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Nifty_PSU_Bank_index\"><\/span><strong>What is the Nifty PSU Bank index?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty PSU Bank index is an NSE index that tracks a defined basket of listed companies and is widely used to benchmark that segment of the Indian stock market. Investors follow the index and its top constituents to understand where wealth is being created within the segment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_buy_top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_after_a_big_rally\"><\/span><strong>Is it safe to buy top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks after a big rally?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Buying top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks after a steep rally carries valuation risk, as winners often trade at a premium to their history and peers. Investors should evaluate earnings growth, order books and valuations carefully, stagger their entries and consult a SEBI registered investment advisor before investing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_52_week_high_and_low_of_Union_Bank_of_India\"><\/span><strong>What is the 52 week high and low of Union Bank of India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Union Bank of India has a 52 week high of Rs 205.49 and a 52 week low of Rs 124.64. The stock trades at Rs 173.83 as of 20 July 2026 after gaining 13.1 percent so far in 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_State_Bank_of_India_rally_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why did State Bank of India rally in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> State Bank of India gained 6.5 percent in 2026 as steady credit growth and stable margins kept the largest PSU lender in demand. The stock trades at Rs 1,046.00 as of 20 July 2026 within a 52 week range of Rs 786.55 to Rs 1,234.70.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_track_top_performing_Nifty_PSU_Bank_stocks_live\"><\/span><strong>Where can I track top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks live?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can track top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks live on the Univest app and website, which provide real time prices, charts, fundamentals and research backed trade ideas from SEBI registered research analysts. The NSE and BSE websites also publish official price data for all listed stocks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bank of Maharashtra, Union Bank of India and State Bank of India are among the top performing Nifty PSU Bank stocks of 2026. 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