{"id":215989,"date":"2026-08-21T16:18:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T16:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:48:01","slug":"nifty-bank-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Bank Today Rises 0.46% to 57,761.95: Closing Bell"},"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\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-21-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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Bank_today_closing_bell_wrap\" title=\"Nifty Bank today: closing bell wrap\">Nifty Bank today: closing bell 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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_Bank_today\" title=\"What was Nifty Bank today?\">What was 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-closing-bell\/#What_were_the_Nifty_Bank_day_high_and_day_low\" title=\"What were the Nifty Bank day high and day low?\">What were the Nifty Bank day high and day low?<\/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-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Bank_the_second_top_gaining_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty Bank the second top gaining sector index?\">Why was Nifty Bank the second top gaining sector index?<\/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-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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Bank?\">Which stocks were the top gainers 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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_decliners_in_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"Which stocks were the top decliners in Nifty Bank?\">Which stocks were the top decliners in Nifty Bank?<\/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-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 266.05 points, or 0.46%, higher at 57,761.95 on 21 August 2026, versus the previous close of 57,495.90.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 57,481.55 and 57,772.45 during the session and finished close to its intraday high.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was positive, with 10 of 14 tracked banking stocks advancing and four declining.<\/li>\n<li>AU Small Finance Bank, Federal Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank led the gains, while Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and Axis Bank ended lower. The next-session watch is whether the positive breadth holds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Bank_today_closing_bell_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty Bank today: closing bell wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nifty Bank today<\/strong> delivered a positive end-of-session performance, closing at 57,761.95, up 266.05 points from 57,495.90 in the preceding session. The 0.46% rise made banking the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices for the day.<\/p>\n<p>The index opened at 57,613.20, already above its previous close, and moved within a 290.90-point intraday range. Its closing level was only 10.50 points below the day\u2019s high of 57,772.45, an observation that reflects a firm finish within the session\u2019s range. The move was accompanied by positive participation across the tracked banking names rather than being limited to just one or two gainers.<\/p>\n<p>For a wider daily market dashboard, readers can follow <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/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>Measure<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>57,495.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>57,613.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>57,481.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>57,772.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close\/LTP<\/td>\n<td>57,761.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day change<\/td>\n<td>+266.05 (+0.46%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index\u2019s low of 57,481.55 was marginally below the previous close, showing that the session included some movement on either side of that reference point. It then recovered to close higher. From the day\u2019s low to its close, Nifty Bank added 280.40 points; from the open to the close, it gained 148.75 points.<\/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 was the second top gaining sector index in the configured sector universe on 21 August 2026. Nifty Metal led the gainers with a 0.86% rise, while Nifty Bank followed with a 0.46% advance. Nifty Financial Services gained 0.22%, whereas Nifty Mid Select was nearly unchanged at -0.01%.<\/p>\n<p>Several other tracked sector indices closed lower: Nifty Pharma declined 0.21%, Nifty IT fell 0.46%, Nifty Auto lost 0.60% and Nifty FMCG declined 0.74%. This ranking places the banking index among the stronger sector performances of the session on the supplied index readings.<\/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>Breadth within Nifty Bank was constructive. Of the 14 display-safe banking stocks tracked, 10 advanced and four declined, with none unchanged. That works out to an advance-decline ratio of 2.5, meaning there were two-and-a-half advancing stocks for every declining stock.<\/p>\n<p>This distribution is relevant because the index rise was supported by a majority of the tracked names. Gains were spread across private banks, public-sector banks and small finance banking representation. At the same time, the four declines show that participation was positive but not uniform across every stock in the index.<\/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 listed heavyweight names presented a mixed but net-positive picture. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a> rose 0.57% to 1,420.00, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a> added 0.26% to 726.95. State Bank of India edged up 0.07% to 1,048.70, and Kotak Mahindra Bank gained 1.37% to 402.80. Axis Bank, however, declined 0.42% to 1,245.80.<\/p>\n<p>The same set of named stocks also featured in the supplied activity list, making their price direction useful context for the overall banking-index close. ICICI Bank ended at its day high of 1,420.00, while HDFC Bank closed below its intraday high of 732.80. Kotak Mahindra Bank\u2019s 1.37% rise stood out among the heavyweight group, even though its day high was 406.00.<\/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>AU Small Finance Bank<\/td>\n<td>1,108.20; +1.86%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest percentage gainer among the supplied banking names and closed at its day high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Federal Bank<\/td>\n<td>361.00; +1.60%<\/td>\n<td>Its gain added to the positive participation across the index.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/td>\n<td>402.80; +1.37%<\/td>\n<td>A notable rise within the supplied heavyweight group.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Punjab National Bank<\/td>\n<td>116.55; -1.23%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner among the supplied names.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank<\/td>\n<td>1,245.80; -0.42%<\/td>\n<td>Its decline contrasted with gains in several other heavyweight banks.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aubank\/au-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">AU Small Finance Bank<\/a> led the supplied gainers, climbing 1.86% to 1,108.20 from 1,088.00. The stock reached 1,108.20 during the day, matching its closing level. Federal Bank rose 1.60% to 361.00 and also ended at its day high.<\/p>\n<p>Kotak Mahindra Bank advanced 1.37% to 402.80, IDFC First Bank gained 1.06% to 86.75, and Bank of Baroda added 1.02% to 247.00. Both IDFC First Bank and Bank of Baroda closed at their respective day highs. These moves formed the leading positive end of the banking-stock performance list.<\/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 fell 1.23% to 116.55, after trading between 115.41 and 117.52. Union Bank of India declined 0.67% to 183.45, while Axis Bank lost 0.42% to 1,245.80. IndusInd Bank slipped 0.24% to 1,005.60.<\/p>\n<p>These declines did not prevent the index from closing higher because the broader count of advancing stocks remained stronger. They nonetheless mark the weaker end of the day\u2019s banking-stock performance and remain relevant when assessing whether breadth stays positive in the next session.<\/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>AU Small Finance Bank: closed at 1,108.20 after a 1.86% rise.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Bank: ended at 361.00, up 1.60%.<\/li>\n<li>Kotak Mahindra Bank: closed at 402.80, gaining 1.37%.<\/li>\n<li>ICICI Bank: finished at 1,420.00, up 0.57% and at its day high.<\/li>\n<li>Punjab National Bank: ended at 116.55 after a 1.23% decline.<\/li>\n<li>Axis Bank: closed at 1,245.80, down 0.42%.<\/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 positive case for Nifty Bank today rests on three observable points: a 0.46% index gain, a close near the intraday high, and favourable breadth of 10 advances against four declines. The index also closed above both its previous close and opening level.<\/p>\n<p>Leadership was visible in AU Small Finance Bank, Federal Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bank of Baroda. Positive moves in ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and State Bank of India added support from the supplied heavyweight list, although the size of each stock\u2019s influence on the index is not assessed here.<\/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 session was positive, but it was not a universal rise across the banking pack. Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank closed in the red. Axis Bank\u2019s fall was notable alongside gains in other supplied heavyweight names.<\/p>\n<p>Nifty Bank also traded below its previous close at the day\u2019s low before recovering. The next session can therefore be read through both the index\u2019s ability to maintain its closing strength and whether the advance-decline balance continues to favour gainers.<\/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\u2019s 0.46% rise positioned it as the second top gaining sector index in the configured set, behind Nifty Metal\u2019s 0.86% advance. That relative placement gives the banking sector a positive closing-session profile without requiring assumptions about external triggers.<\/p>\n<p>The close at 57,761.95 was near the session peak of 57,772.45, while the index had opened at 57,613.20. This left the index above its opening and previous-close levels by the end of trade. The intraday range from 57,481.55 to 57,772.45 also shows the full path of the session rather than only the closing change.<\/p>\n<p>Stock-level participation broadened the picture. AU Small Finance Bank and Federal Bank were the strongest supplied percentage gainers, while Kotak Mahindra Bank added strength among the named heavyweight stocks. ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank also ended higher, counterbalanced by weakness in Axis Bank.<\/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 21 August 2026 at 4:17 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_today\"><\/span>What was Nifty Bank today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank closed at 57,761.95 on 21 August 2026, up 266.05 points or 0.46% from its previous close of 57,495.90.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_Nifty_Bank_day_high_and_day_low\"><\/span>What were the Nifty Bank day high and day low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 57,772.45 and a day low of 57,481.55.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Bank_the_second_top_gaining_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Bank the second top gaining sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank gained 0.46%, placing it second among the configured sector indices. Nifty Metal was ahead with a 0.86% rise.<\/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>Of 14 tracked banking stocks, 10 advanced and four declined, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio was 2.5.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Bank\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AU Small Finance Bank gained 1.86%, Federal Bank rose 1.60%, Kotak Mahindra Bank added 1.37%, IDFC First Bank gained 1.06%, and Bank of Baroda rose 1.02%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_decliners_in_Nifty_Bank\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top decliners in Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Punjab National Bank fell 1.23%, Union Bank of India declined 0.67%, Axis Bank lost 0.42%, and IndusInd Bank slipped 0.24%.<\/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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