{"id":205109,"date":"2026-08-14T16:16:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T16:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:46:26","slug":"nifty-bank-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Bank Today: Index Ends 0.25% Lower at 57,491.10"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\/nifty-bank-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Quick_sector_takeaways\" title=\"Quick sector takeaways\">Quick sector takeaways<\/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\/nifty-bank-today-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Bank_today_end-of-session_wrap\" title=\"Nifty Bank today: end-of-session wrap\">Nifty Bank today: end-of-session wrap<\/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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_Bank_todays_closing_level\" title=\"What was Nifty Bank today\u2019s closing level?\">What was Nifty Bank today\u2019s closing level?<\/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-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_much_did_Nifty_Bank_change_today\" title=\"How much did Nifty Bank change today?\">How much did Nifty Bank change today?<\/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-14-august-2026-closing-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-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Bank_the_top_gaining_sector_index_despite_falling\" title=\"Why was Nifty Bank the top gaining sector index despite falling?\">Why was Nifty Bank the top gaining sector index despite falling?<\/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-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_Nifty_Bank_breadth_at_the_close\" title=\"How was Nifty Bank breadth at the close?\">How was Nifty Bank breadth at the close?<\/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-14-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_leading_Nifty_Bank_gainers_and_losers\" title=\"Which stocks were the leading Nifty Bank gainers and losers?\">Which stocks were the leading Nifty Bank gainers and losers?<\/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-14-august-2026-closing-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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\">Nifty Bank<\/a><\/a> ended 0.25% lower at 57,491.10, down 144.15 points from its previous close of 57,635.25.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 57,380.45 and 57,681.45 during the session, finishing below both its opening level of 57,589.75 and the previous close.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was tilted negative, with 5 advances and 9 declines among 14 displayed banking stocks. ICICI Bank, Union Bank of India and Punjab National Bank were among the gainers, while AU Small Finance Bank, State Bank of India and Yes Bank declined.<\/li>\n<li>For the next session, market participants can track whether the index holds above its session low and whether positive movement in select large banking names broadens across the group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Bank_today_end-of-session_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty Bank today: end-of-session wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nifty Bank today<\/strong> closed at 57,491.10 on 14 August 2026, slipping 144.15 points, or 0.25%, from 57,635.25. The closing level reflected a softer finish for the banking index after it opened at 57,589.75 and traded through a 301-point intraday range.<\/p>\n<p>The index reached a high of 57,681.45, moving briefly above the previous close, before retreating to a low of 57,380.45. Its final level was 110.65 points above the day\u2019s low and 190.35 points below the day\u2019s high. This places the close in the lower half of the day\u2019s range and captures the uneven tone across bank stocks at the end of the session.<\/p>\n<p>Within the configured sector-index universe, Nifty Bank was selected as the top gaining sector index by relative ranking for this session. Its 0.25% decline was smaller than the declines recorded by the other configured indices, making it the relative outperformer despite closing in negative 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>Value<\/th>\n<th>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>57,635.25<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>57,589.75<\/td>\n<td>Below the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>57,681.45<\/td>\n<td>Above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>57,380.45<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level of the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close \/ LTP<\/td>\n<td>57,491.10<\/td>\n<td>Down 144.15 points, or 0.25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The price action shows that the index tested higher levels during the day but did not retain that early strength into the close. The 301-point spread between the high and low highlights active intraday movement, while the 0.25% closing decline remained comparatively contained against the configured sector-index set.<\/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 first among the selected gaining sector indices on a relative basis. The index\u2019s 0.25% decline was milder than Nifty IT\u2019s 0.31% fall, Nifty Financial Services\u2019 0.43% fall, Nifty FMCG\u2019s 0.46% fall, Nifty Auto\u2019s 0.63% fall, Nifty Mid Select\u2019s and Nifty Metal\u2019s 0.71% falls, and Nifty Pharma\u2019s 0.90% fall.<\/p>\n<p>That comparison is important for interpreting the label of top gainer in this update. It signals relative resilience within the configured index set, rather than an absolute rise in the Nifty Bank closing value.<\/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>The banking basket showed a negative breadth balance: 5 of 14 displayed stocks advanced while 9 declined, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.56, meaning decliners outnumbered advancers through the session.<\/p>\n<p>This split helps explain the index\u2019s modestly negative close. There were clear pockets of strength, particularly in ICICI Bank and some public-sector bank names, but these were not broad enough to offset declines across a larger portion of the displayed basket. Breadth therefore remained softer than the relative sector ranking alone might suggest.<\/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 key larger banking names delivered a mixed picture. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/a> gained 0.73% to Rs 1,417.00, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/a> rose 0.28% to Rs 727.00. In contrast, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">State Bank Of India<\/a> fell 1.41% to Rs 1,067.70, Axis Bank declined 0.36%, and Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped 0.32%.<\/p>\n<p>The same group featured in the supplied active-stock list, underscoring their relevance to the day\u2019s banking-sector read. ICICI Bank finished near its intraday high of Rs 1,417.80, while State Bank of India ended close to its day low of Rs 1,065.10. These are price-location observations that investors can carry into the next session.<\/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>ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>+0.73% to Rs 1,417.00<\/td>\n<td>Led the displayed gainers and closed near its day high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>+0.28% to Rs 727.00<\/td>\n<td>Added a positive move among the key banking names.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank Of India<\/td>\n<td>-1.41% to Rs 1,067.70<\/td>\n<td>Was among the sharpest declines in the basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>-1.47% to Rs 1,081.90<\/td>\n<td>Recorded the largest percentage fall among displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Union Bank Of India<\/td>\n<td>+0.47% to Rs 187.38<\/td>\n<td>Supported the advancing side of breadth.<\/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>ICICI Bank led the gainers with a 0.73% rise, followed by Union Bank of India at 0.47%, Punjab National Bank at 0.35%, HDFC Bank at 0.28%, and Bank of Baroda at 0.09%. ICICI Bank traded from Rs 1,401.00 to Rs 1,417.80 and closed at Rs 1,417.00. Union Bank of India reached an intraday high of Rs 189.34 before ending at Rs 187.38.<\/p>\n<p>The positive movers show that strength was present in both private and public-sector banking names. However, the small number of advances relative to declines kept the broader banking index below its previous close.<\/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>AU Small Finance Bank fell 1.47% to Rs 1,081.90, State Bank of India declined 1.41% to Rs 1,067.70, and Yes Bank dropped 1.35% to Rs 22.67. IDFC First Bank lost 0.99%, while Canara Bank was lower by 0.42%.<\/p>\n<p>AU Small Finance Bank traded between Rs 1,078.60 and Rs 1,098.00, ending close to the lower end of that range. Yes Bank closed at its session low of Rs 22.67, while IDFC First Bank ended at Rs 85.69 after touching a low of Rs 85.53.<\/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>ICICI Bank Ltd.:<\/strong> It was the strongest displayed gainer, closing at Rs 1,417.00 after a high of Rs 1,417.80.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HDFC Bank Ltd.:<\/strong> It ended 0.28% higher at Rs 727.00, following a session range of Rs 723.50 to Rs 729.60.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State Bank Of India:<\/strong> Its 1.41% fall to Rs 1,067.70 made it one of the notable negative movers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.:<\/strong> The stock\u2019s 1.47% decline was the largest percentage fall in the displayed basket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Bank Of India:<\/strong> It gained 0.47% to Rs 187.38 after touching Rs 189.34 intraday.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Axis Bank Ltd.:<\/strong> It closed 0.36% lower at Rs 1,217.40 after trading between Rs 1,208.60 and Rs 1,218.70.<\/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 rests on relative sector performance and selective strength within key banks. Nifty Bank\u2019s 0.25% fall was the smallest decline among the configured sector indices. ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank ended higher, while Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda also posted gains.<\/p>\n<p>The index additionally recovered from its intraday low of 57,380.45 to close at 57,491.10. While it remained below the previous close, that move away from the session low is a relevant end-of-day observation.<\/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>The cautious view is shaped by the negative close, a finish below the opening level, and weak breadth. Nine of the 14 displayed stocks declined, compared with five advances. Some prominent names, including State Bank of India, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, ended lower.<\/p>\n<p>The index also gave up its move above the previous close after touching 57,681.45. For the next session, the balance between the limited set of gainers and the wider group of decliners will remain central to the Nifty Bank today narrative.<\/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 closing session presented a split banking-market picture: relative resilience at the index level but softer internal participation. Nifty Bank outperformed the configured sector-index group in percentage terms, yet its own close remained 0.25% below the previous session\u2019s level.<\/p>\n<p>ICICI Bank\u2019s 0.73% advance and HDFC Bank\u2019s 0.28% gain offered positive counterweights within the basket. At the same time, the declines in AU Small Finance Bank, State Bank of India, Yes Bank and IDFC First Bank showed that selling pressure extended across several bank stocks.<\/p>\n<p>The index\u2019s 57,380.45-57,681.45 range gives a clear factual frame for assessing the next session\u2019s movement. A close at 57,491.10, above the low but below the high and previous close, leaves the day\u2019s direction mixed rather than one-sided.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can follow the broader market context through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. 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 14 August 2026 at 4:15 PM 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=\"What_was_Nifty_Bank_todays_closing_level\"><\/span>What was Nifty Bank today\u2019s closing level?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank closed at 57,491.10 on 14 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_did_Nifty_Bank_change_today\"><\/span>How much did Nifty Bank change today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index fell 144.15 points, or 0.25%, from its previous close of 57,635.25.<\/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>Nifty Bank recorded a day high of 57,681.45 and a day low of 57,380.45.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Bank_the_top_gaining_sector_index_despite_falling\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Bank the top gaining sector index despite falling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It was the relative top performer among the configured sector indices because its 0.25% decline was the smallest decline in that group.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Nifty_Bank_breadth_at_the_close\"><\/span>How was Nifty Bank breadth at the close?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There were 5 advancing stocks and 9 declining stocks among 14 displayed banking stocks, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_leading_Nifty_Bank_gainers_and_losers\"><\/span>Which stocks were the leading Nifty Bank gainers and losers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ICICI Bank led the gainers with a 0.73% rise. AU Small Finance Bank was the largest loser, down 1.47%, followed by State Bank of India and Yes Bank.<\/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. Read all related documents carefully before investing. 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