{"id":221578,"date":"2026-08-27T16:04:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T16:04:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:34:02","slug":"nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Financial Services Today: Index Performance &#038; Stocks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-financial-services\">Nifty Financial Services<\/a> today closed on a softer note, reflecting broad-based weakness across a large part of the sector even as a handful of stocks managed to stay in the green. The index stood at 26,280.65, down 106.10 points or 0.40% from the previous close of 26,386.75. The session opened at 26,445.35, moved up to an intraday high of 26,494.90, and then slipped steadily to its day\u2019s low of 26,280.65, which also matched the closing level used for this analysis.<\/p>\n<p>For users tracking Nifty Financial Services live, Nifty Financial Services performance, or Nifty Financial Services stocks today, the most important takeaway is that the index lost ground despite selective buying in names such as LIC Housing Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank. On the other side, sharper declines in Muthoot Finance, HDFC Asset Management Company, SBI Cards and Payment Services, Power Finance Corporation, and HDFC Bank weighed on the sector.<\/p>\n<p>This mix tells an important story. The sector did not collapse in a panic move; instead, the day reflected uneven participation, with losses spread across more stocks than gains. That matters because sectoral indices are often driven not only by a few top movers but also by the breadth of participation underneath the headline number. Today, breadth was clearly tilted toward declines, which reinforces the index\u2019s negative close.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion below breaks down the Nifty Financial Services today move in detail using verified index, breadth, gainer, loser, and constituent price data. The goal is to help investors, traders, and market learners understand what happened, which stocks mattered, where the pressure was concentrated, and what the session suggests in plain language.<\/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 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#How_Nifty_Financial_Services_Moved_Today\" title=\"How Nifty Financial Services Moved Today\">How Nifty Financial Services Moved Today<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Market_Breadth_What_the_Internals_Say\" title=\"Market Breadth: What the Internals Say\">Market Breadth: What the Internals Say<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Complete_Nifty_Financial_Services_Constituent_Performance\" title=\"Complete Nifty Financial Services Constituent Performance\">Complete Nifty Financial Services Constituent Performance<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_Today\" title=\"Top Gainers in Nifty Financial Services Today\">Top Gainers in Nifty Financial Services Today<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Losers_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_Today\" title=\"Top Losers in Nifty Financial Services Today\">Top Losers in Nifty Financial Services Today<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Heavyweight_and_Active_Stock_Trends\" title=\"Heavyweight and Active Stock Trends\">Heavyweight and Active Stock Trends<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Price_Action_Analysis\" title=\"Price Action Analysis\">Price Action Analysis<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Historical_Session_Context_Using_Available_Data\" title=\"Historical Session Context Using Available Data\">Historical Session Context Using Available Data<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#What_Investors_Should_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Financial_Services\" title=\"What Investors Should Watch Next in Nifty Financial Services\">What Investors Should Watch Next in Nifty Financial Services<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Featured_Snippet_Answers\" title=\"Featured Snippet Answers\">Featured Snippet Answers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#What_is_Nifty_Financial_Services\" title=\"What is Nifty Financial Services?\">What is Nifty Financial Services?<\/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\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Why_is_Nifty_Financial_Services_moving_today\" title=\"Why is Nifty Financial Services moving today?\">Why is Nifty Financial Services moving today?<\/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\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Which_stock_contributed_the_most_strength_today\" title=\"Which stock contributed the most strength today?\">Which stock contributed the most strength today?<\/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\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Which_stock_fell_the_most_today\" title=\"Which stock fell the most today?\">Which stock fell the most 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-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#How_many_stocks_advanced_today\" title=\"How many stocks advanced today?\">How many stocks advanced today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Google_AI_Overview_Summary\" title=\"Google AI Overview Summary\">Google AI Overview Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#1_What_is_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\" title=\"1. What is Nifty Financial Services today?\">1. What is Nifty Financial Services today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#2_How_much_did_Nifty_Financial_Services_fall_today\" title=\"2. How much did Nifty Financial Services fall today?\">2. How much did Nifty Financial Services fall today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#3_What_was_the_opening_level_of_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\" title=\"3. What was the opening level of Nifty Financial Services today?\">3. What was the opening level of Nifty Financial Services today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#4_What_was_the_days_high_in_Nifty_Financial_Services\" title=\"4. What was the day\u2019s high in Nifty Financial Services?\">4. What was the day\u2019s high in Nifty Financial Services?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#5_What_was_the_days_low_in_Nifty_Financial_Services\" title=\"5. What was the day\u2019s low in Nifty Financial Services?\">5. What was the day\u2019s low in Nifty Financial Services?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#6_Why_is_Nifty_Financial_Services_down_today\" title=\"6. Why is Nifty Financial Services down today?\">6. Why is Nifty Financial Services down today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#7_How_many_stocks_advanced_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\" title=\"7. How many stocks advanced in Nifty Financial Services today?\">7. How many stocks advanced in Nifty Financial Services today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#8_How_many_stocks_declined_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\" title=\"8. How many stocks declined in Nifty Financial Services today?\">8. How many stocks declined in Nifty Financial Services today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#9_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\" title=\"9. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Financial Services today?\">9. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Financial Services today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#10_Which_stock_was_the_top_gainer_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\" title=\"10. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Financial Services today?\">10. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Financial Services today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#11_Which_stock_was_the_top_loser_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\" title=\"11. Which stock was the top loser in Nifty Financial Services today?\">11. Which stock was the top loser in Nifty Financial Services today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#12_What_is_the_short-term_trend_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\" title=\"12. What is the short-term trend in Nifty Financial Services today?\">12. What is the short-term trend in Nifty Financial Services today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Financial_Services_Today_Snapshot\"><\/span>Nifty Financial Services Today: Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Value<\/td>\n<td>26,280.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Absolute Change<\/td>\n<td>-106.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Percentage Change<\/td>\n<td>-0.40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opening Value<\/td>\n<td>26,445.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>26,386.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Today\u2019s High<\/td>\n<td>26,494.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Today\u2019s Low<\/td>\n<td>26,280.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Status<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Updated<\/td>\n<td>27 August 2026 at 4:00:00 PM IST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Trend<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>At the index level, today\u2019s structure was weak. Nifty Financial Services opened above the previous close, briefly tested higher levels, and then sold off through the session. The fact that the day\u2019s low and the closing level were the same suggests the index ended near the weakest point of the day. In simple terms, buyers were unable to defend the opening strength, while sellers remained active through the session.<\/p>\n<p>That intraday pattern usually signals caution. When an index opens firm but closes near the low, it often means early optimism faded and supply dominated later trades. Even without using external indicators, the raw price action itself points to a negative session tone.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Nifty_Financial_Services_Moved_Today\"><\/span>How Nifty Financial Services Moved Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The movement in Nifty Financial Services today can be understood directly from the available constituent performance. The sector saw a clear split between a smaller set of gainers and a larger set of losers. While positive moves in LIC Housing Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, and SBI Life Insurance provided some support, they were not enough to offset the declines in several other names.<\/p>\n<p>The strongest percentage gainer in the sector was LIC Housing Finance, which rose 2.12% to 535.50. Kotak Mahindra Bank added 1.80% to 424.20, while ICICI Bank gained 0.91% to 1,443.00. These moves indicate that selective buying interest remained present within parts of banking and housing finance.<\/p>\n<p>However, losses were steeper among the key laggards. Muthoot Finance fell 3.80% to 3,085.00, HDFC Asset Management Company declined 3.48% to 2,575.00, SBI Cards and Payment Services dropped 2.29% to 645.00, Power Finance Corporation lost 2.27% to 355.85, and HDFC Bank slipped 2.23% to 711.00. When multiple stocks fall more than 2% in the same sector, the drag on the index tends to become difficult to counter.<\/p>\n<p>Another useful observation is that the selling was not isolated to one business line. The declines were spread across lending, asset management, cards, and broader financial plays. That wider spread is important because it shows the weakness was not limited to a single niche pocket within the financial services universe.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the gains that did appear were relatively concentrated. That imbalance between broader declines and selective advances helps explain why the index finished in the red even though some stocks posted healthy gains.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Breadth_What_the_Internals_Say\"><\/span>Market Breadth: What the Internals Say<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Breadth Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advancing Stocks<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Declining Stocks<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unchanged Stocks<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advance-Decline Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Green<\/td>\n<td>36.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Red<\/td>\n<td>63.16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Market breadth is one of the cleanest ways to judge whether a sector move is broad or narrow. In Nifty Financial Services today, 7 stocks advanced while 12 declined. That means nearly two-thirds of the tracked constituents closed in the red. The advance-decline ratio of 0.58 confirms that decliners materially outnumbered gainers.<\/p>\n<p>This is a bearish breadth reading. A sector can sometimes close lower because of one or two heavyweights, but the breadth data here shows a wider negative bias. In practical terms, today\u2019s weakness had participation. More stocks were falling than rising, and that gives the negative index close more credibility.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, breadth matters because it helps distinguish between a random pullback and a broader soft patch. Today\u2019s breadth leans toward the second interpretation. The selling was not universal, but it was broad enough to show that the pressure extended beyond isolated counters.<\/p>\n<p>Another point worth noting is that there were no unchanged stocks in the displayed list. That usually suggests the session had active directionality, with constituents being clearly marked either higher or lower by the close.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Nifty_Financial_Services_Constituent_Performance\"><\/span>Complete Nifty Financial Services Constituent Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>CMP<\/th>\n<th>Today\u2019s %<\/th>\n<th>Today\u2019s Change<\/th>\n<th>Day Open<\/th>\n<th>Day High<\/th>\n<th>Day Low<\/th>\n<th>Trend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/muthootfin\/muthoot-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Muthoot Finance Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>3,085.00<\/td>\n<td>-3.80%<\/td>\n<td>-121.90<\/td>\n<td>3,198.70<\/td>\n<td>3,246.50<\/td>\n<td>3,059.10<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcamc\/hdfc-asset-management-company-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,575.00<\/td>\n<td>-3.48%<\/td>\n<td>-92.90<\/td>\n<td>2,667.90<\/td>\n<td>2,691.00<\/td>\n<td>2,559.90<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbicard\/sbi-cards-and-payment-services-ltd-share-price-today\">SBI Cards And Payment Services Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>645.00<\/td>\n<td>-2.29%<\/td>\n<td>-15.10<\/td>\n<td>664.20<\/td>\n<td>665.50<\/td>\n<td>644.45<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pfc\/power-finance-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">Power Finance Corporation Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>355.85<\/td>\n<td>-2.27%<\/td>\n<td>-8.25<\/td>\n<td>361.75<\/td>\n<td>362.30<\/td>\n<td>352.35<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>711.00<\/td>\n<td>-2.23%<\/td>\n<td>-16.20<\/td>\n<td>728.15<\/td>\n<td>728.15<\/td>\n<td>710.00<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lichsgfin\/lic-housing-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">LIC Housing Finance Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>535.50<\/td>\n<td>2.12%<\/td>\n<td>11.10<\/td>\n<td>528.20<\/td>\n<td>543.40<\/td>\n<td>523.40<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/kotakbank\/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>424.20<\/td>\n<td>1.80%<\/td>\n<td>7.50<\/td>\n<td>415.75<\/td>\n<td>427.70<\/td>\n<td>415.00<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shriramfin\/shriram-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Shriram Finance Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,101.00<\/td>\n<td>-1.48%<\/td>\n<td>-16.50<\/td>\n<td>1,112.00<\/td>\n<td>1,127.50<\/td>\n<td>1,091.50<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicipruli\/icici-prudential-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>510.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.98%<\/td>\n<td>-5.05<\/td>\n<td>518.35<\/td>\n<td>518.95<\/td>\n<td>509.00<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,443.00<\/td>\n<td>0.91%<\/td>\n<td>13.00<\/td>\n<td>1,445.00<\/td>\n<td>1,453.80<\/td>\n<td>1,433.10<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfclife\/hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>548.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.90%<\/td>\n<td>-5.00<\/td>\n<td>553.10<\/td>\n<td>557.00<\/td>\n<td>548.00<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/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>1,042.90<\/td>\n<td>-0.87%<\/td>\n<td>-9.10<\/td>\n<td>1,052.00<\/td>\n<td>1,054.40<\/td>\n<td>1,042.90<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicigi\/icici-lombard-general-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,588.10<\/td>\n<td>-0.55%<\/td>\n<td>-8.80<\/td>\n<td>1,594.00<\/td>\n<td>1,606.00<\/td>\n<td>1,585.40<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/recltd\/rec-ltd-share-price-today\">REC Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>320.90<\/td>\n<td>-0.40%<\/td>\n<td>-1.30<\/td>\n<td>323.15<\/td>\n<td>324.55<\/td>\n<td>317.30<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cholafin\/cholamandalam-investment-and-finance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,875.40<\/td>\n<td>0.39%<\/td>\n<td>7.30<\/td>\n<td>1,872.00<\/td>\n<td>1,891.70<\/td>\n<td>1,860.80<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbilife\/sbi-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,773.20<\/td>\n<td>0.28%<\/td>\n<td>5.00<\/td>\n<td>1,769.00<\/td>\n<td>1,798.90<\/td>\n<td>1,766.50<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finance Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,083.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.18%<\/td>\n<td>-2.00<\/td>\n<td>1,090.00<\/td>\n<td>1,107.00<\/td>\n<td>1,083.00<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/axisbank\/axis-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Axis Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,256.00<\/td>\n<td>0.08%<\/td>\n<td>1.00<\/td>\n<td>1,260.00<\/td>\n<td>1,268.70<\/td>\n<td>1,251.40<\/td>\n<td>Sideways to Positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajajfinsv\/bajaj-finserv-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finserv Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,011.00<\/td>\n<td>0.05%<\/td>\n<td>1.00<\/td>\n<td>2,001.10<\/td>\n<td>2,026.60<\/td>\n<td>1,997.50<\/td>\n<td>Sideways to Positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Top performer today was LIC Housing Finance with a 2.12% gain, while Muthoot Finance was the worst performer with a 3.80% decline. Across the full constituent set shown above, the table makes one thing clear: losing stocks outnumbered gaining stocks, and several decliners posted sharper percentage moves than the advancers.<\/p>\n<p>It is also notable that some of the better performers held their gains after opening, while many of the weaker names moved lower toward the bottom of their day\u2019s range. For example, HDFC Bank closed close to its intraday low, and Muthoot Finance also ended near the lower end of the session range. That kind of close usually signals persistent pressure through the day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_Today\"><\/span>Top Gainers in Nifty Financial Services Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Session View<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lichsgfin\/lic-housing-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">LIC Housing Finance Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>11.10<\/td>\n<td>2.12%<\/td>\n<td>Strong positive session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/kotakbank\/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>7.50<\/td>\n<td>1.80%<\/td>\n<td>Firm gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>13.00<\/td>\n<td>0.91%<\/td>\n<td>Steady support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cholafin\/cholamandalam-investment-and-finance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>7.30<\/td>\n<td>0.39%<\/td>\n<td>Mild gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbilife\/sbi-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5.00<\/td>\n<td>0.28%<\/td>\n<td>Mild gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/axisbank\/axis-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Axis Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1.00<\/td>\n<td>0.08%<\/td>\n<td>Flat to positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajajfinsv\/bajaj-finserv-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finserv Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1.00<\/td>\n<td>0.05%<\/td>\n<td>Flat to positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top gainers list shows that not all pockets of the sector were weak. LIC Housing Finance and Kotak Mahindra Bank delivered the strongest percentage advances, while ICICI Bank also added meaningful support. These gains helped reduce the scale of the sectoral decline, but they were not broad enough to reverse the overall direction of the index.<\/p>\n<p>For market participants, this pattern is important because it highlights rotation within the sector. Even on a down day for the index, capital can still remain selective. That means stock-specific strength may exist, but the sector backdrop remained softer overall.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Losers_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_Today\"><\/span>Top Losers in Nifty Financial Services Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Session View<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/muthootfin\/muthoot-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Muthoot Finance Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-121.90<\/td>\n<td>-3.80%<\/td>\n<td>Sharp decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcamc\/hdfc-asset-management-company-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-92.90<\/td>\n<td>-3.48%<\/td>\n<td>Sharp decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbicard\/sbi-cards-and-payment-services-ltd-share-price-today\">SBI Cards And Payment Services Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-15.10<\/td>\n<td>-2.29%<\/td>\n<td>Weak session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pfc\/power-finance-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">Power Finance Corporation Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-8.25<\/td>\n<td>-2.27%<\/td>\n<td>Weak session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-16.20<\/td>\n<td>-2.23%<\/td>\n<td>Weak session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shriramfin\/shriram-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Shriram Finance Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-16.50<\/td>\n<td>-1.48%<\/td>\n<td>Moderate decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicipruli\/icici-prudential-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-5.05<\/td>\n<td>-0.98%<\/td>\n<td>Mild decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfclife\/hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-5.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.90%<\/td>\n<td>Mild decline<\/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>-9.10<\/td>\n<td>-0.87%<\/td>\n<td>Mild decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicigi\/icici-lombard-general-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-8.80<\/td>\n<td>-0.55%<\/td>\n<td>Mild decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The losers list had greater depth than the gainers list. Muthoot Finance and HDFC Asset Management Company were the sharpest laggards, both falling more than 3%. SBI Cards, PFC, and HDFC Bank added further pressure with declines above 2%. This cluster of meaningful negative moves is one of the clearest explanations for the sector\u2019s -0.40% finish.<\/p>\n<p>HDFC Bank\u2019s decline deserves attention because large financial names often have an outsized impact on sector sentiment. Even without using weight data, a visible drop in a prominent banking stock tends to shape the tone of the broader financial services index.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweight_and_Active_Stock_Trends\"><\/span>Heavyweight and Active Stock Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The available heavyweight and most active lists underline where market attention was concentrated. Names appearing there include Muthoot Finance, SBI Life Insurance, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, LIC Housing Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI Cards, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, and Bajaj Finance.<\/p>\n<p>This group itself was mixed, but the balance still leaned negative. Muthoot Finance, SBI Cards, State Bank of India, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, and Bajaj Finance ended lower. In contrast, SBI Life Insurance, Bajaj Finserv, LIC Housing Finance, and Kotak Mahindra Bank stayed positive. When active and important names are split like this, the final sector direction often depends on whether the declines are broader and steeper than the gains. That is exactly what happened today.<\/p>\n<p>From a market reading perspective, this matters because it suggests the weakness was not the result of inactivity. The index moved lower while several watched names were actively participating in the day\u2019s direction.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Action_Analysis\"><\/span>Price Action Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on available price data, Nifty Financial Services showed a bearish intraday structure. The index opened at 26,445.35, which was above the previous close of 26,386.75. That gave the market a constructive start. It then rose to 26,494.90, but the early strength could not sustain. As the session progressed, the index slipped lower and finally closed at 26,280.65, exactly at the day\u2019s low.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of price action usually indicates that sellers gained control after the open. The inability to hold above the opening zone, followed by a close at the lowest point of the session, reflects weak end-of-day strength. Such a session is generally interpreted as short-term negative from a purely price-based perspective.<\/p>\n<p>The daily range was 214.25 points, calculated from the high of 26,494.90 and the low of 26,280.65. That is wide enough to show meaningful intraday movement, but the important detail is where the index finished within that range. Closing at the low is often more informative than the size of the range itself because it reveals the balance of power at the end of trading.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, several major decliners also closed near their intraday lows. HDFC Bank\u2019s low was 710.00 and it closed at 711.00. State Bank of India closed at 1,042.90, which was also its day\u2019s low. HDFC Life closed at 548.00, the day\u2019s low. These are not isolated coincidences; together they support the idea of sustained pressure into the close.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Session_Context_Using_Available_Data\"><\/span>Historical Session Context Using Available Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even without longer-duration return series, today\u2019s move still provides useful context. The index fell 106.10 points from the previous close and failed to defend its opening level. A -0.40% sector move is not an extreme collapse, but it is large enough to be meaningful when accompanied by weak breadth and multiple declines above 2% in constituent stocks.<\/p>\n<p>Among the constituents, the distribution of returns was uneven. Seven gainers versus twelve decliners indicates that positive action was present but outnumbered. The leading gainer, LIC Housing Finance, rose 2.12%, while the worst performer, Muthoot Finance, fell 3.80%. That larger downside tail tells us the negative moves were more severe than the positive ones.<\/p>\n<p>For short-term traders and market observers, this creates a session profile best described as moderate sector weakness with selective resilience. The resilience came from stocks such as LIC Housing Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank. The weakness came from a broader spread of names, especially among the day\u2019s top losers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Investors_Should_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Financial_Services\"><\/span>What Investors Should Watch Next in Nifty Financial Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using only the verified market data available for this session, the next important thing to watch is whether breadth improves or weakens further in the coming trade. If gainers begin to outnumber losers, the sector could stabilize even if the index remains range-bound. If decliners continue to dominate, then today\u2019s negative close may prove to be more than a one-day pause.<\/p>\n<p>Investors should also monitor whether the current gainers can maintain leadership. LIC Housing Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank were among the clearest supports today. If these names continue to hold firm while some of the sharper losers stabilize, the sector may recover its footing. On the other hand, if today\u2019s gainers fade and the laggards remain under pressure, the sector tone could stay weak.<\/p>\n<p>Another useful point is the behaviour of stocks that closed near their intraday lows. Names ending close to the lowest level of the day often become key stocks to track in the next session because they can either extend weakness or attract bargain buying. HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, and HDFC Life are therefore worth watching from a pure price-behaviour standpoint.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, traders tracking Nifty Financial Services today should keep an eye on whether the index can reclaim the opening zone of 26,445.35 in a future session. That level matters because it was the starting point of the day before the sell-off unfolded. Until price action improves meaningfully from such weak closing behaviour, the short-term tone remains cautious.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty Financial Services closed at 26,280.65, down 106.10 points or 0.40%.<\/li>\n<li>The index opened strong but finished at the day\u2019s low, which is a bearish intraday signal.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was weak: 7 advancers versus 12 decliners.<\/li>\n<li>Top gainers were LIC Housing Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank.<\/li>\n<li>Top losers were Muthoot Finance, HDFC Asset Management Company, SBI Cards, PFC, and HDFC Bank.<\/li>\n<li>The sector showed selective resilience in a few stocks, but broader participation favored the downside.<\/li>\n<li>Several important stocks closed near intraday lows, reinforcing the weak end-of-day tone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Featured_Snippet_Answers\"><\/span>Featured Snippet Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Nifty_Financial_Services\"><\/span>What is Nifty Financial Services?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Financial Services is a sectoral market index that tracks listed financial services companies. It helps investors measure the performance of major banking, lending, insurance, housing finance, and related financial stocks as a group.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Nifty_Financial_Services_moving_today\"><\/span>Why is Nifty Financial Services moving today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Financial Services moved lower today because decliners outnumbered gainers and several stocks posted sharper losses than the sector\u2019s advancing stocks posted gains. Weakness in Muthoot Finance, HDFC Asset Management Company, SBI Cards, PFC, and HDFC Bank weighed on the index.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_contributed_the_most_strength_today\"><\/span>Which stock contributed the most strength today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On a percentage basis, LIC Housing Finance was the strongest performer in Nifty Financial Services today, rising 2.12% to 535.50. Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank also added support to the sector.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_fell_the_most_today\"><\/span>Which stock fell the most today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Muthoot Finance was the biggest loser in Nifty Financial Services today. The stock fell 3.80% to 3,085.00, making it the sharpest decline among the sector constituents listed in the verified data.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_stocks_advanced_today\"><\/span>How many stocks advanced today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Seven stocks advanced in Nifty Financial Services today, while twelve declined. That produced an advance-decline ratio of 0.58, showing that the sector\u2019s breadth was tilted toward weakness.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_AI_Overview_Summary\"><\/span>Google AI Overview Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Financial Services closed at 26,280.65 on 27 August 2026, down 106.10 points or 0.40%. The index opened higher, touched 26,494.90, and then fell through the session to close at the day\u2019s low, indicating weak intraday momentum. Breadth was negative, with 7 advancing stocks and 12 declining stocks. LIC Housing Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank were among the main gainers, while Muthoot Finance, HDFC Asset Management Company, SBI Cards, Power Finance Corporation, and HDFC Bank were key drags. Investors should watch whether sector breadth improves and whether the stronger gainers can continue offsetting pressure in the weaker names.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 27 August 2026 at 4:03 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=\"1_What_is_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\"><\/span>1. What is Nifty Financial Services today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Financial Services today closed at 26,280.65.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_much_did_Nifty_Financial_Services_fall_today\"><\/span>2. How much did Nifty Financial Services fall today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index fell 106.10 points, or 0.40%, versus the previous close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_was_the_opening_level_of_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\"><\/span>3. What was the opening level of Nifty Financial Services today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index opened at 26,445.35.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_was_the_days_high_in_Nifty_Financial_Services\"><\/span>4. What was the day\u2019s high in Nifty Financial Services?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The intraday high was 26,494.90.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_was_the_days_low_in_Nifty_Financial_Services\"><\/span>5. What was the day\u2019s low in Nifty Financial Services?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The intraday low was 26,280.65.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Why_is_Nifty_Financial_Services_down_today\"><\/span>6. Why is Nifty Financial Services down today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The sector was down because declining stocks outnumbered advancing stocks, and several major losers posted larger percentage declines than the top gainers posted gains.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_many_stocks_advanced_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\"><\/span>7. How many stocks advanced in Nifty Financial Services today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Seven stocks advanced today.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_many_stocks_declined_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\"><\/span>8. How many stocks declined in Nifty Financial Services today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Twelve stocks declined today.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\"><\/span>9. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Financial Services today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The advance-decline ratio is 0.58.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_stock_was_the_top_gainer_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\"><\/span>10. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Financial Services today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>LIC Housing Finance was the top gainer, rising 2.12%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Which_stock_was_the_top_loser_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\"><\/span>11. Which stock was the top loser in Nifty Financial Services today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Muthoot Finance was the top loser, falling 3.80%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_is_the_short-term_trend_in_Nifty_Financial_Services_today\"><\/span>12. What is the short-term trend in Nifty Financial Services today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Based on available price action and breadth data, the short-term session trend for today is bearish.<\/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. This sector-index update is for informational and educational purposes only and is not personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"Nifty Financial Services Today: Index Performance & Stocks\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-27T10:30:00.176Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-27T10:30:00.176Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-financial-services-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"about\":\"Nifty Financial Services sector index movement\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Nifty Financial Services today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Financial Services today closed at 26,280.65.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much did Nifty Financial Services fall today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index fell 106.10 points, or 0.40%, versus the previous close.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What was the opening level of Nifty Financial Services today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index opened at 26,445.35.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What was the day\u2019s high in Nifty Financial Services?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The intraday high was 26,494.90.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What was the day\u2019s low in Nifty Financial Services?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The intraday low was 26,280.65.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Nifty Financial Services down today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The sector was down because declining stocks outnumbered advancing stocks, and several major losers posted larger percentage declines than the top gainers posted gains.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many stocks advanced in Nifty Financial Services today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Seven stocks advanced today.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many stocks declined in Nifty Financial Services today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Twelve stocks declined today.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Financial Services today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The advance-decline ratio is 0.58.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Financial Services today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"LIC Housing Finance was the top gainer, rising 2.12%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stock was the top loser in Nifty Financial Services today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Muthoot Finance was the top loser, falling 3.80%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the short-term trend in Nifty Financial Services today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Based on available price action and breadth data, the short-term session trend for today is bearish.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty Financial Services today closed at 26,280.65, down 0.40%. 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