{"id":214935,"date":"2026-08-21T10:02:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T04:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-21-august-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:02:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T04:32:34","slug":"nifty-bank-today-21-august-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-21-august-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Bank Today Rises 0.37% to 57,708.60: Opening Bell Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the opening bell on 21 August 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\">Nifty Bank<\/a><\/a> was the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices. The index was up 212.70 points, or 0.37%, at 57,708.60 as of 10:00:00 AM IST. This early-session update on <strong>nifty bank today<\/strong> tracks the index range, participation and the banking shares shaping the move.<\/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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_is_Nifty_Bank_today\" title=\"What is Nifty Bank today?\">What is Nifty Bank today?<\/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-21-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_was_the_previous_close_for_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"What was the previous close for Nifty Bank?\">What was the previous close for Nifty Bank?<\/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-21-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_Banks_intraday_range\" title=\"What was Nifty Bank\u2019s intraday range?\">What was Nifty Bank\u2019s intraday range?<\/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-21-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_is_Nifty_Bank_among_the_top_sector_gainers\" title=\"Why is Nifty Bank among the top sector gainers?\">Why is Nifty Bank among the top sector gainers?<\/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-21-august-2026-opening-bell\/#How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Bank_stocks\" title=\"How was the breadth in Nifty Bank stocks?\">How was the breadth in Nifty Bank stocks?<\/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-21-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_Nifty_Bank_stocks_were_the_biggest_movers\" title=\"Which Nifty Bank stocks were the biggest movers?\">Which Nifty Bank stocks were the biggest movers?<\/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-21-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 gained 0.37% to 57,708.60, compared with its previous close of 57,495.90.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 57,481.55 and 57,772.45 during the session so far, placing the last traded level close to the day\u2019s high.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was positive: 10 of 14 displayed banking stocks advanced, while four declined.<\/li>\n<li>Kotak Mahindra Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and HDFC Bank led the gainers; Punjab National Bank and IndusInd Bank were among the weaker stocks. Watch whether broad participation remains intact through the session.<\/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>Nifty Bank today opened at 57,613.20 and moved higher to trade at 57,708.60 by 10:00:00 AM IST. The 212.70-point rise from the previous close of 57,495.90 reflects a positive start for the banking index. The index also stayed above its previous closing level despite an intraday low of 57,481.55.<\/p>\n<p>The move is notable because it combines an index gain with positive participation across the displayed banking shares. The current level was 63.85 points below the day high of 57,772.45, indicating that the index was trading in the upper part of its opening-session range. This is an observation of the price position, rather than a forecast for the rest of the day.<\/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>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>57,708.60<\/td>\n<td>Up 212.70 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>57,495.90<\/td>\n<td>Base for the day\u2019s change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>57,772.45<\/td>\n<td>Highest level so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>57,481.55<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open<\/td>\n<td>57,613.20<\/td>\n<td>Above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The day\u2019s range so far spans 290.90 points between the high and low. From the opening level, Nifty Bank added 95.40 points to reach its last traded price. Its intraday low briefly slipped 14.35 points below the previous close, before the index moved back into positive territory.<\/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 in the configured sector-index universe at this reading. Nifty Metal was the leading gainer, up 0.93%, while Nifty Bank followed with a 0.37% advance. Nifty Financial Services rose 0.30%, placing it behind the banking index.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking places banking among the stronger pockets of the available sector set in the early session. The remaining configured indices were mixed to lower, with Nifty Mid Select down 0.29%, Nifty Pharma down 0.36%, Nifty Auto down 0.37%, Nifty IT down 0.38% and Nifty FMCG down 0.63%.<\/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 positive index move was accompanied by constructive breadth. Of the 14 displayed stocks in the index, 10 advanced and four declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 2.5. There were no unchanged stocks in the displayed set.<\/p>\n<p>That distribution matters because the index\u2019s gain was not confined to a single advancing share. Gains were visible across private banks, public-sector banks and smaller banking names, although the four decliners show that the move was not uniform. Investors tracking the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\">Nifty Bank screener<\/a> can follow how this breadth changes as the session develops.<\/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 supplied heavyweight basket was positive overall. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a> rose 0.74% to \u20b9730.40, while ICICI Bank gained 0.25% to \u20b91,415.40 and State Bank of India added 0.35% to \u20b91,051.70. Kotak Mahindra Bank was the strongest among these names, advancing 1.66% to \u20b9403.95. Axis Bank was marginally higher by 0.10% at \u20b91,252.20.<\/p>\n<p>The same group also features in the supplied active-stock list, keeping attention on the larger banking names while the broader advance remains positive. The combination of gains in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India and Kotak Mahindra Bank aligns with the index\u2019s early strength, while advances in several other constituents add breadth to the picture.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/kotakbank\/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+1.66% to \u20b9403.95<\/td>\n<td>Strongest displayed gainer and a heavyweight participant.<\/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>+0.75% to \u20b91,096.20<\/td>\n<td>Second-largest percentage gain among the listed gainers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank<\/td>\n<td>+0.74% to \u20b9730.40<\/td>\n<td>Its gain supports the positive heavyweight reading.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Punjab National Bank<\/td>\n<td>-1.45% to \u20b9116.29<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decline in the displayed set.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IndusInd Bank<\/td>\n<td>-0.57% to \u20b91,002.30<\/td>\n<td>A weaker private-bank counter despite the index advance.<\/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>Kotak Mahindra Bank led the advance, gaining 1.66% after trading between \u20b9398.30 and \u20b9406.00. AU Small Finance Bank followed with a 0.75% rise to \u20b91,096.20, close to its day high of \u20b91,097.30. HDFC Bank added 0.74%, while Federal Bank gained 0.52% to \u20b9357.15. State Bank of India rose 0.35%.<\/p>\n<p>Other positive contributors included Yes Bank, up 0.31%; ICICI Bank, up 0.25%; Canara Bank, up 0.17%; Axis Bank, up 0.10%; and IDFC First Bank, up 0.02%. The spread of gains supports the positive breadth count.<\/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>Punjab National Bank was the largest displayed decliner, down 1.45% to \u20b9116.29. Its session range was \u20b9115.41 to \u20b9117.52. IndusInd Bank fell 0.57% to \u20b91,002.30 after moving between \u20b9997.00 and \u20b91,007.80.<\/p>\n<p>Union Bank of India declined 0.18% to \u20b9184.34, while Bank of Baroda was lower by 0.12% at \u20b9244.20. These declines limited, but did not reverse, the broader positive tone indicated by the 10 advancing stocks.<\/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>Kotak Mahindra Bank:<\/strong> Up 1.66% and the strongest displayed gainer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AU Small Finance Bank:<\/strong> Up 0.75% and trading near its intraday high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HDFC Bank:<\/strong> Up 0.74%, with relevance within the supplied heavyweight basket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ICICI Bank:<\/strong> Up 0.25% after trading in a \u20b91,411.20\u2013\u20b91,418.00 range.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Punjab National Bank:<\/strong> Down 1.45%, the largest displayed faller.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IndusInd Bank:<\/strong> Down 0.57%, contrasting with the positive broader index move.<\/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 clear in the opening data: Nifty Bank was higher by 0.37%, traded above its previous close, and was positioned close to the day high at 10:00:00 AM IST. Positive breadth was also substantial, with 10 gainers against four decliners.<\/p>\n<p>Heavyweight participation added to that constructive setup. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank were all in positive territory. The advance also extended to AU Small Finance Bank, Federal Bank, Yes Bank, Canara Bank and IDFC First Bank.<\/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 index remained below its day high of 57,772.45 at the latest reading, so the early advance had not eliminated intraday variation. The day low of 57,481.55 also shows that Nifty Bank moved below the previous close earlier in the session before recovering.<\/p>\n<p>Stock-level performance was mixed despite the favourable breadth. Punjab National Bank, IndusInd Bank, Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda were lower. Tracking whether the current gainers retain their advances and whether the decliners narrow their losses will help define the session\u2019s evolving balance.<\/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>Nifty Bank today presents an early-session picture of measured index strength rather than a one-stock move. Its 0.37% gain and position near the session high are matched by a 10-to-4 advantage for advancing stocks.<\/p>\n<p>The heavyweight reading is especially relevant: Kotak Mahindra Bank led the supplied heavyweight group, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India also traded higher. This places key banking names on the positive side of the opening-bell move.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the decline in Punjab National Bank and IndusInd Bank keeps the sector view nuanced. The index is higher, but individual banking shares are responding differently within the same session.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> for market updates and the Nifty Bank screener for live sector tracking. 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 21 August 2026 at 10:01 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=\"What_is_Nifty_Bank_today\"><\/span>What is Nifty Bank today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At 10:00:00 AM IST on 21 August 2026, Nifty Bank was at 57,708.60, up 212.70 points or 0.37% from its previous close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_previous_close_for_Nifty_Bank\"><\/span>What was the previous close for Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank closed previously at 57,495.90.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_Nifty_Banks_intraday_range\"><\/span>What was Nifty Bank\u2019s intraday range?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index traded between 57,481.55 and 57,772.45 in the session so far.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Nifty_Bank_among_the_top_sector_gainers\"><\/span>Why is Nifty Bank among the top sector gainers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank was the second top gaining configured sector index, with a 0.37% advance. Nifty Metal ranked first at 0.93%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Bank_stocks\"><\/span>How was the breadth in Nifty Bank stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among 14 displayed stocks, 10 advanced and four declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Nifty_Bank_stocks_were_the_biggest_movers\"><\/span>Which Nifty Bank stocks were the biggest movers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top displayed gainer, up 1.66%, while Punjab National Bank was the top displayed decliner, down 1.45%.<\/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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