{"id":159648,"date":"2026-07-20T14:44:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=159648"},"modified":"2026-07-20T14:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:14:15","slug":"3-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Top Performing Nifty Financial Services Stocks of 2026: Power Finance Corporation, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India Lead the Index This Year"},"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>Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026: Power Finance Corporation up 15.4% YTD at Rs 410.15. ICICI Bank up 8.1%. State Bank of India up 6.5%. Data as of 20 July 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026 that deserve attention right now are Power Finance Corporation, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India, which have delivered gains of up to 15.4 percent since the start of the year. Power sector lenders and large banks anchored the Nifty Financial Services index in 2026 while several NBFCs and insurers lagged. While the wider <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-fin-service\/nifty-fin-service-share-price-today\">Nifty Financial Services<\/a> pack produced mixed results, these names combined earnings delivery with powerful sector tailwinds.<\/p>\n<p>This article breaks down the top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-2\"><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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#3_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks_of_2026_at_a_Glance\" title=\"3 Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026 at a Glance\">3 Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#1_Power_Finance_Corporation_Leader_Among_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks\" title=\"1. Power Finance Corporation: Leader Among Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks\">1. Power Finance Corporation: Leader Among Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#2_ICICI_Bank_A_Consistent_Outperformer_of_2026\" title=\"2. ICICI Bank: A Consistent Outperformer of 2026\">2. ICICI Bank: 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#3_State_Bank_of_India_Completing_the_List_of_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks\" title=\"3. State Bank of India: Completing the List of Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks\">3. State Bank of India: Completing the List of Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Why_These_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks_Rallied_in_2026\" title=\"Why These Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks Rallied in 2026\">Why These Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Risks_of_Chasing_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks_Now\" title=\"Risks of Chasing Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks Now\">Risks of Chasing Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#How_to_Spot_the_Next_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks\" title=\"How to Spot the Next Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks\">How to Spot the Next Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#FAQs_on_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks_of_2026\" title=\"FAQs on Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026\">FAQs on Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks_of_2026\" title=\"Which are the top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026?\">Which are the top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#How_much_has_Power_Finance_Corporation_share_price_gained_in_2026\" title=\"How much has Power Finance Corporation share price gained in 2026?\">How much has Power Finance Corporation 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#What_is_the_Nifty_Financial_Services_index\" title=\"What is the Nifty Financial Services index?\">What is the Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Is_it_safe_to_buy_top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks_after_a_big_rally\" title=\"Is it safe to buy top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks after a big rally?\">Is it safe to buy top performing Nifty Financial Services 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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#What_is_the_52_week_high_and_low_of_ICICI_Bank\" title=\"What is the 52 week high and low of ICICI Bank?\">What is the 52 week high and low of ICICI Bank?<\/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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-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-nifty-financial-services-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Where_can_I_track_top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks_live\" title=\"Where can I track top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks live?\">Where can I track top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks live?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks_of_2026_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>3 Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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 Financial Services 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\/pfc\/power-finance-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">Power Finance Corporation<\/a><\/td>\n<td>PFC<\/td>\n<td>410.15<\/td>\n<td>15.4%<\/td>\n<td>486.50<\/td>\n<td>329.90<\/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>ICICIBANK<\/td>\n<td>1,451.80<\/td>\n<td>8.1%<\/td>\n<td>1,500.00<\/td>\n<td>1,187.60<\/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_Power_Finance_Corporation_Leader_Among_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks\"><\/span><strong>1. Power Finance Corporation: Leader Among Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Power Finance Corporation has gained 15.4 percent in 2026 so far, rising from a closing price of Rs 355.40 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 410.15 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week range of Rs 329.90 to Rs 486.50, which means it trades about 24 percent above its 52 week low and roughly 16 percent below its 52 week high.<\/p>\n<p>On the fundamental side, strong power sector loan growth and healthy dividends kept investors interested. 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_ICICI_Bank_A_Consistent_Outperformer_of_2026\"><\/span><strong>2. ICICI Bank: A Consistent Outperformer of 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ICICI Bank has gained 8.1 percent in 2026 so far, rising from a closing price of Rs 1,342.90 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 1,451.80 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week range of Rs 1,187.60 to Rs 1,500.00, which means it trades about 22 percent above its 52 week low and roughly 3 percent below its 52 week high.<\/p>\n<p>On the fundamental side, steady loan growth and best in class asset quality kept the stock resilient. That mix of performance and visibility is exactly why the stock features among the top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_State_Bank_of_India_Completing_the_List_of_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks\"><\/span><strong>3. State Bank of India: Completing the List of Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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_Financial_Services_stocks_Rallied_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why These Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks Rallied in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two common threads run through these top performing Nifty Financial Services 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 Financial Services stocks of this year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Chasing_Top_performing_Nifty_Financial_Services_stocks_Now\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Chasing Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Valuation is the biggest risk in top performing Nifty Financial Services 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_Financial_Services_stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Spot the Next Top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Screening for the next set of top performing Nifty Financial Services 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 Financial Services 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 Power Finance Corporation, ICICI Bank 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>Power Finance Corporation, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India stand out among the top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026, with gains of up to 15.4 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 Financial Services 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_Financial_Services_stocks_of_2026\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Top performing Nifty Financial Services 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_Financial_Services_stocks_of_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026 covered in this article are Power Finance Corporation, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India, with year to date gains of 15.4 percent, 8.1 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_Power_Finance_Corporation_share_price_gained_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>How much has Power Finance Corporation share price gained in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Power Finance Corporation share price has gained 15.4 percent in 2026 so far, rising from Rs 355.40 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 410.15 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week high of Rs 486.50 and a 52 week low of Rs 329.90.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Nifty_Financial_Services_index\"><\/span><strong>What is the Nifty Financial Services index?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty Financial Services 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_Financial_Services_stocks_after_a_big_rally\"><\/span><strong>Is it safe to buy top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks after a big rally?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Buying top performing Nifty Financial Services 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_ICICI_Bank\"><\/span><strong>What is the 52 week high and low of ICICI Bank?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Bank has a 52 week high of Rs 1,500.00 and a 52 week low of Rs 1,187.60. The stock trades at Rs 1,451.80 as of 20 July 2026 after gaining 8.1 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_Financial_Services_stocks_live\"><\/span><strong>Where can I track top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks live?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can track top performing Nifty Financial Services 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><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Power Finance Corporation, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India are among the top performing Nifty Financial Services stocks of 2026. 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