{"id":221620,"date":"2026-08-27T16:21:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T16:21:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:51:25","slug":"nifty-bank-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Bank Today: Index Falls 0.47% to 57,509.95"},"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-27-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-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Bank_today_end-of-session_sector_wrap\" title=\"Nifty Bank today: end-of-session sector wrap\">Nifty Bank today: end-of-session sector 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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_Nifty_Banks_day_high_and_day_low\" title=\"What were Nifty Bank\u2019s day high and day low?\">What were Nifty Bank\u2019s 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-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_did_Nifty_Bank_open\" title=\"How did Nifty Bank open?\">How did Nifty Bank open?<\/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-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_breadth_in_the_Nifty_Bank_basket\" title=\"How was breadth in the Nifty Bank basket?\">How was breadth in the Nifty Bank basket?<\/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-27-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-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_losers_in_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty Bank?\">Which stocks were the top losers 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-27-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 273.80 points lower, down 0.47%, at 57,509.95 against its previous close of 57,783.75.<\/li>\n<li>The index opened at 57,985.00, rose to an intraday high of 58,012.40 and finished at its day low of 57,509.95.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was negative: 11 of 14 displayed banking stocks declined, while three advanced and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>HDFC Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and Union Bank of India were among the sharper losers, while Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank ended higher. The next-session focus remains on whether this split within banking stocks persists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this closing-bell wrap for 27 August 2026, <strong>nifty bank today<\/strong> reflects a softer end to the session, with the index settling below its previous close and at the bottom of its intraday range. Data in this update is as of 27 August 2026 at 4:15:00 PM IST.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Bank_today_end-of-session_sector_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty Bank today: end-of-session sector wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Bank closed at 57,509.95, down 273.80 points or 0.47% from 57,783.75. The move placed the banking index among the weaker configured sector indices in the session. The index began above the previous close at 57,985.00 and briefly extended to 58,012.40 before moving lower through the day.<\/p>\n<p>The closing level is notable because it matched the session low. That is an observation of where the index finished within the day\u2019s range, rather than an indication of what may happen next. For market participants following nifty bank today, the session showed that early strength did not hold into the close.<\/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>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>57,783.75<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>57,985.00<\/td>\n<td>Started above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>58,012.40<\/td>\n<td>Highest level reached during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>57,509.95<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level reached during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close\/LTP<\/td>\n<td>57,509.95<\/td>\n<td>Down 273.80 points, or 0.47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The distance between the day high and day low was 502.45 points. Nifty Bank\u2019s finish at 57,509.95 was 273.80 points below the previous close and 475.05 points below the day high. The opening level was 201.25 points above the eventual close, illustrating the change in the index\u2019s position over the session.<\/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 losing sector index among the configured sector indices tracked in this update. Its 0.47% decline matched the percentage fall in Nifty FMCG, while Nifty Metal fell 0.86%. Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Auto each declined 0.40%, and Nifty IT was lower by 0.32%. Nifty Pharma advanced 0.84%, while Nifty Mid Select was marginally higher by 0.01%.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking is based on the session percentage move of the configured indices. It provides useful context for the day\u2019s relative sector performance, while the index\u2019s own close, range and constituent breadth remain the central readings for banking-market participants.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Participation within the displayed Nifty Bank basket was tilted lower. Eleven stocks declined and three gained, producing an advance-decline ratio of 0.27. There were no unchanged stocks among the 14 displayed names. The breadth reading aligns with the index\u2019s negative close and shows that the weakness was spread across a majority of the tracked banking stocks.<\/p>\n<p>The three gainers offered some counterbalance, but they were outnumbered by decliners. This contrast matters because an index can move lower even when select large banking names advance; the breadth data helps show the wider distribution of daily price changes.<\/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>Among the named heavyweight stocks, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a> fell 2.23% to \u20b9711.00, while State Bank of India declined 0.87% to \u20b91,042.90. In contrast, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a> rose 0.91% to \u20b91,443.00, Kotak Mahindra Bank gained 1.80% to \u20b9424.20 and Axis Bank edged up 0.08% to \u20b91,256.00.<\/p>\n<p>The same set of names featured among the supplied active-stock list. Their mixed moves stood against the broader negative breadth: gains in ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank coincided with declines across most of the displayed banking basket. HDFC Bank\u2019s 2.23% fall was the largest percentage decline among the named stocks highlighted here.<\/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>HDFC Bank<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9711.00, down 2.23%<\/td>\n<td>It was the steepest percentage loser among the listed key names.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AU Small Finance Bank<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,091.00, down 2.02%<\/td>\n<td>It was another notable decliner in a session with negative breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9424.20, up 1.80%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest percentage gainer in the displayed basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,443.00, up 0.91%<\/td>\n<td>Its positive close contrasted with the index\u2019s decline.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,042.90, down 0.87%<\/td>\n<td>It ended at its intraday low of \u20b91,042.90.<\/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\/kotakbank\/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/a> led the gainers, rising \u20b97.50 or 1.80% to \u20b9424.20 after trading between \u20b9415.00 and \u20b9427.70. ICICI Bank added \u20b913.00 or 0.91% to \u20b91,443.00, with its day range at \u20b91,433.10 to \u20b91,453.80. Axis Bank advanced \u20b91.00 or 0.08% to \u20b91,256.00. These three positive closes accounted for the displayed advancers.<\/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>HDFC Bank declined \u20b916.20 or 2.23% to \u20b9711.00, ending close to its intraday low of \u20b9710.00. AU Small Finance Bank fell \u20b922.50 or 2.02% to \u20b91,091.00. Union Bank of India lost \u20b93.02 or 1.61% to \u20b9184.50, Punjab National Bank slipped 1.11% to \u20b9115.40, and Canara Bank declined 1.01% to \u20b9128.14. These moves capture the more pronounced losses within the displayed basket.<\/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<p>The next session\u2019s watchlist can include HDFC Bank after its 2.23% fall and close near the day low, AU Small Finance Bank after a 2.02% decline, and Union Bank of India after a 1.61% fall. On the positive side, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank merit attention following their gains against the broader sector move. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/axisbank\/axis-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Axis Bank<\/a>, which ended marginally higher, also remains relevant to the banking-index reading.<\/p>\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 in the session was the presence of three advancers despite the index\u2019s decline. Kotak Mahindra Bank rose 1.80%, ICICI Bank gained 0.91% and Axis Bank closed 0.08% higher. Nifty Bank also opened above its previous close and touched 58,012.40 during the day, demonstrating that the index traded at higher levels before the late-session position.<\/p>\n<p>These datapoints show selective strength within the sector. They do not offset the negative index close or broader declining breadth, but they establish that the session was not uniformly weak across every displayed banking stock.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cautious_case\"><\/span>The cautious case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cautious reading comes from the index closing 0.47% lower at its intraday low, combined with 11 decliners among 14 displayed stocks. HDFC Bank and AU Small Finance Bank each fell by more than 2%, while several other banks, including Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank and State Bank of India, also closed lower.<\/p>\n<p>Nifty Bank\u2019s move from an opening level of 57,985.00 to a close of 57,509.95 underscores the weaker end-of-session position. The next session\u2019s price action and the balance between advancers and decliners will provide the next direct read on whether this breadth pattern changes.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The closing picture for nifty bank today is defined by a 273.80-point decline, a close at 57,509.95 and a session range spanning 58,012.40 to 57,509.95. The index ended below its previous close of 57,783.75 after opening above that reference level.<\/p>\n<p>At stock level, the session showed clear divergence. Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank recorded meaningful gains, whereas HDFC Bank and AU Small Finance Bank posted the sharpest percentage losses among the highlighted names. This difference is important when reading an index-level decline alongside individual stock performance.<\/p>\n<p>Broader participation remained tilted to the downside, with 11 decliners against three advancers. Readers can track the sector through the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\">Nifty Bank screener<\/a> and follow the wider market dashboard at <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/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 27 August 2026 at 4:20 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 57,509.95 on 27 August 2026, down 273.80 points or 0.47% from 57,783.75.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_Banks_day_high_and_day_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty Bank\u2019s day high and day low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 58,012.40 and a day low of 57,509.95.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Nifty_Bank_open\"><\/span>How did Nifty Bank open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank opened at 57,985.00, above its previous close of 57,783.75.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_breadth_in_the_Nifty_Bank_basket\"><\/span>How was breadth in the Nifty Bank basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of 14 displayed stocks, three advanced and 11 declined, while none were unchanged.<\/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>Kotak Mahindra Bank gained 1.80%, ICICI Bank rose 0.91%, and Axis Bank added 0.08%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_losers_in_Nifty_Bank\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HDFC Bank fell 2.23%, AU Small Finance Bank declined 2.02%, and Union Bank of India lost 1.61%.<\/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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