{"id":197889,"date":"2026-08-12T10:03:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T04:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T10:03:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T04:33:54","slug":"nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Bank Today Rises 0.29% in Early Trade: Key Stocks to Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\">Nifty Bank<\/a><\/a> today opened the 12 August 2026 session on a constructive note, rising 166.80 points, or 0.29%, to 57,613.05 at 10:00:00 AM IST. The index was the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at this early stage of trade.<\/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: 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_Bank_today_early-session_strength\" title=\"Nifty Bank today: early-session strength\">Nifty Bank today: early-session strength<\/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\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Price_snapshot\" title=\"Price snapshot\">Price snapshot<\/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\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Sector_ranking\" title=\"Sector ranking\">Sector ranking<\/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\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Constituent_breadth\" title=\"Constituent breadth\">Constituent breadth<\/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\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\" title=\"Heavyweights versus broader participation\">Heavyweights versus broader participation<\/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\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Key_Nifty_Bank_stocks\" title=\"Key Nifty Bank stocks\">Key Nifty 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\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Biggest_positive_movers\" title=\"Biggest positive movers\">Biggest positive movers<\/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\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Biggest_negative_movers\" title=\"Biggest negative movers\">Biggest negative movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Stocks_to_watch_next_session\" title=\"Stocks to watch next session\">Stocks to watch next session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#The_constructive_case\" title=\"The constructive case\">The constructive case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#The_cautious_case\" title=\"The cautious case\">The cautious case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Univest_Insights\" title=\"Univest Insights\">Univest Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Know_more_with_Univest\" title=\"Know more with Univest\">Know more with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#How_is_Nifty_Bank_today_performing\" title=\"How is Nifty Bank today performing?\">How is Nifty Bank today performing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_Banks_previous_close\" title=\"What was Nifty Bank\u2019s previous close?\">What was Nifty Bank\u2019s previous close?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"What were the day high and day low for Nifty Bank?\">What were the day high and day low for Nifty Bank?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_stocks_led_Nifty_Bank_gains\" title=\"Which stocks led Nifty Bank gains?\">Which stocks led Nifty Bank gains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"How was the breadth in Nifty Bank?\">How was the breadth in Nifty Bank?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Bank_ranked_second_among_gaining_sector_indices\" title=\"Why was Nifty Bank ranked second among gaining sector indices?\">Why was Nifty Bank ranked second among gaining sector indices?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-12-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_sector_takeaways\"><\/span>Quick sector takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty Bank was at 57,613.05, up 0.29% or 166.80 points from its previous close of 57,446.25.<\/li>\n<li>The index moved between 57,254.00 and 57,754.25 during the early session, after opening at 57,391.80.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was positive: 9 of 14 tracked banking stocks advanced, while 5 declined and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and State Bank of India led the gains; the day high and the performance of large banking names remain key areas to watch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Bank_today_early-session_strength\"><\/span>Nifty Bank today: early-session strength<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The move in nifty bank today reflects a positive start for the banking index, with its level above both the opening value and the previous close at the time of the update. From the previous close of 57,446.25, the index added 166.80 points to trade at 57,613.05.<\/p>\n<p>The opening at 57,391.80 was below the previous close, but the index subsequently traded higher to touch 57,754.25. This placed the index 500.25 points above its intraday low of 57,254.00. At 57,613.05, it was 141.20 points below the day high, indicating that it remained within the upper part of its early-session range.<\/p>\n<p>The early move was supported by a greater number of advancing stocks than declining stocks. The distribution of stock moves was mixed rather than uniformly positive, with some prominent banking names trading lower even as the index held in positive territory.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Early-session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>57,613.05<\/td>\n<td>Up 166.80 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>57,446.25<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open<\/td>\n<td>57,391.80<\/td>\n<td>Below the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>57,754.25<\/td>\n<td>Highest level so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>57,254.00<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The 500.25-point span between the day low and day high captures the range established in the opening phase. The index\u2019s 0.29% rise is the actual move from the previous close, while the LTP shows where the sector was trading at the stated timestamp.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Bank ranked as the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices in this update. Nifty Metal was the strongest gainer at 0.47%, while Nifty Bank followed with a 0.29% gain. This ranking places banking among the better-performing pockets in the configured sector set during the opening session.<\/p>\n<p>The ranking is based on percentage movement from the previous close, not on the number of points gained. Nifty Bank\u2019s 166.80-point advance translated into a 0.29% rise because of its index level. Readers can follow the sector\u2019s live context on the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\">Nifty Bank screener<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Participation across the index was positive, with 9 advancers and 5 decliners among 14 displayed banking stocks. There were no unchanged stocks. The resulting advance-decline ratio was 1.8, meaning advances outnumbered declines by a meaningful margin in the early trade.<\/p>\n<p>Positive breadth adds context to the index gain because the move was accompanied by gains across more stocks than losses. At the same time, the presence of five declines shows that the session was selective. The index\u2019s direction and the stock-level breadth should therefore be read together rather than as separate signals.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\"><\/span>Heavyweights versus broader participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The large banking names showed a mixed pattern. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">State Bank of India<\/a> gained 1.20% to Rs. 1,078.80, while Axis Bank rose 0.17% to Rs. 1,231.90. In contrast, HDFC Bank declined 0.48% to Rs. 725.50, ICICI Bank eased 0.10% to Rs. 1,428.20, and Kotak Mahindra Bank fell 0.98% to Rs. 389.05.<\/p>\n<p>This split is notable because the broader positive breadth was led by several gainers outside this mixed heavyweight group. State Bank of India was also among the named active stocks, alongside HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank. The early index advance thus coincided with gains in State Bank of India and broad participation, while select large private banks moved lower.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Nifty_Bank_stocks\"><\/span>Key Nifty Bank stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Punjab National Bank<\/td>\n<td>Rs. 118.47, +3.89%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest percentage gainer among the listed banking stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Union Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Rs. 186.03, +1.93%<\/td>\n<td>Its gain added to the positive public-sector bank participation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bank of Baroda<\/td>\n<td>Rs. 250.16, +1.61%<\/td>\n<td>It was among the leading early-session gainers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Rs. 1,078.80, +1.20%<\/td>\n<td>It combined a positive move with presence among the named heavyweight stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/td>\n<td>Rs. 389.05, -0.98%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner in the displayed set.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_positive_movers\"><\/span>Biggest positive movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Punjab National Bank led the gainers, climbing 3.89% to Rs. 118.47 and trading near its day high of Rs. 118.60. Union Bank of India advanced 1.93% to Rs. 186.03, compared with a day high of Rs. 187.08. Bank of Baroda rose 1.61% to Rs. 250.16, while Canara Bank gained 1.50% to Rs. 132.26.<\/p>\n<p>State Bank of India added 1.20% to Rs. 1,078.80 after trading between Rs. 1,066.00 and Rs. 1,084.00. These figures show that the strongest early advances were concentrated among several public-sector banking names, with State Bank of India also contributing a positive move within the heavyweight set.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_negative_movers\"><\/span>Biggest negative movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kotak Mahindra Bank was down 0.98% at Rs. 389.05, having traded between Rs. 388.60 and Rs. 392.10. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a> declined 0.48% to Rs. 725.50, while AU Small Finance Bank was lower by 0.34% at Rs. 1,067.30.<\/p>\n<p>IDFC First Bank slipped 0.14% to Rs. 84.15 and ICICI Bank was down 0.10% at Rs. 1,428.20. These declines did not prevent the index from trading higher, given the stronger number of advancers and the gains registered elsewhere in the banking pack.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_next_session\"><\/span>Stocks to watch next session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Punjab National Bank:<\/strong> It led the percentage gainers at 3.89% and closed the update near its day high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Bank of India:<\/strong> It gained 1.93% and traded close to its intraday high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State Bank of India:<\/strong> Its 1.20% rise stood out within the named heavyweight stocks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kotak Mahindra Bank:<\/strong> It was the largest percentage decliner among the displayed stocks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HDFC Bank:<\/strong> Its 0.48% decline contrasts with the positive index move.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ICICI Bank:<\/strong> Its movement remains relevant as it traded marginally lower while the index advanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_constructive_case\"><\/span>The constructive case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The constructive evidence is visible in the index\u2019s 0.29% gain, its position above the previous close, and positive breadth of 9 advances against 5 declines. The advance was also supported by strong percentage moves in Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank, alongside a 1.20% gain in State Bank of India.<\/p>\n<p>The index also recovered from its early low of 57,254.00 to trade at 57,613.05. Its proximity to the day high of 57,754.25 is an observation of the intraday position, while the next session will determine how that range develops.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cautious_case\"><\/span>The cautious case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the positive index reading, the session showed divergence among prominent banking stocks. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were lower at the update, while AU Small Finance Bank and IDFC First Bank also declined. This means the positive breadth did not extend uniformly across all stocks.<\/p>\n<p>For nifty bank today, attention remains on whether the index can sustain trade above its previous close while the mixed performance among larger names continues. The day\u2019s 57,254.00-57,754.25 range provides the immediate factual reference points from the opening session.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The early-session picture for Nifty Bank is positive but selective. The index\u2019s gain and the 9-to-5 advance-decline split show broader participation, while the stock moves identify public-sector banks as the strongest gainers in percentage terms at this point.<\/p>\n<p>State Bank of India\u2019s rise gives the index advance an important positive element within the named heavyweight group. However, declines in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank make the breadth reading especially relevant for interpreting the sector\u2019s early strength.<\/p>\n<p>Investors tracking the sector can compare the index range with the movements of the leading gainers and decliners through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. The next useful read will be whether the positive breadth persists and whether the index remains closer to its intraday high than its low.<\/p>\n<p>For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 12 August 2026 at 10:02 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_with_Univest\"><\/span>Know more with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to Univest to explore market insights, track stocks, and get <strong>3 free trade ideas<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Share Market Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Nifty_Bank_today_performing\"><\/span>How is Nifty Bank today performing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank was up 0.29%, or 166.80 points, at 57,613.05 as of 10:00:00 AM IST on 12 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_Nifty_Banks_previous_close\"><\/span>What was Nifty Bank\u2019s previous close?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The previous close was 57,446.25.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Bank\"><\/span>What were the day high and day low for Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The day high was 57,754.25 and the day low was 57,254.00 at the time of this update.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_led_Nifty_Bank_gains\"><\/span>Which stocks led Nifty Bank gains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Punjab National Bank led with a 3.89% gain, followed by Union Bank of India at 1.93%, Bank of Baroda at 1.61%, Canara Bank at 1.50% and State Bank of India at 1.20%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Bank\"><\/span>How was the breadth in Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of 14 displayed stocks, 9 advanced and 5 declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Bank_ranked_second_among_gaining_sector_indices\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Bank ranked second among gaining sector indices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank\u2019s 0.29% rise made it the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, behind Nifty Metal, which gained 0.47%.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. 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