{"id":222630,"date":"2026-08-28T16:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:02:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:32:02","slug":"nifty-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Bank Today: Live Performance, Stocks, Gainers &#038; Losers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Nifty_Bank_Today_Sector_Snapshot\" title=\"Nifty Bank Today: Sector Snapshot\">Nifty Bank Today: Sector Snapshot<\/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-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Why_Is_Nifty_Bank_Moving_Today\" title=\"Why Is Nifty Bank Moving Today?\">Why Is Nifty Bank Moving 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Market_Breadth_Was_the_Banking_Sector_Broadly_Positive_or_Weak\" title=\"Market Breadth: Was the Banking Sector Broadly Positive or Weak?\">Market Breadth: Was the Banking Sector Broadly Positive or Weak?<\/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-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Complete_Nifty_Bank_Constituent_Performance\" title=\"Complete Nifty Bank Constituent Performance\">Complete Nifty Bank 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Contributors_to_Nifty_Bank_Gains\" title=\"Top Contributors to Nifty Bank Gains\">Top Contributors to Nifty Bank Gains<\/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-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Draggers_on_Nifty_Bank_Today\" title=\"Top Draggers on Nifty Bank Today\">Top Draggers on Nifty Bank 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Heavyweight_and_Active_Banking_Stocks_to_Track\" title=\"Heavyweight and Active Banking Stocks to Track\">Heavyweight and Active Banking Stocks to Track<\/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-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Technical_View_Based_on_Available_Price_Action\" title=\"Technical View Based on Available Price Action\">Technical View Based on Available Price Action<\/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-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Historical_Context_from_Todays_Session\" title=\"Historical Context from Today\u2019s Session\">Historical Context from Today\u2019s Session<\/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-28-august-2026-16-00\/#What_Should_Investors_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"What Should Investors Watch Next in Nifty Bank?\">What Should Investors Watch Next in Nifty Bank?<\/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-28-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-bank-today-28-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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#What_is_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"What is Nifty Bank?\">What is Nifty Bank?<\/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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Why_is_Nifty_Bank_moving_today\" title=\"Why is Nifty Bank moving today?\">Why is Nifty Bank 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#Which_stock_contributed_the_most_on_the_upside_today\" title=\"Which stock contributed the most on the upside today?\">Which stock contributed the most on the upside 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-bank-today-28-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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#How_many_Nifty_Bank_stocks_advanced_today\" title=\"How many Nifty Bank stocks advanced today?\">How many Nifty Bank 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-bank-today-28-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-bank-today-28-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-bank-today-28-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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#1_What_is_the_Nifty_Bank_index_today\" title=\"1. What is the Nifty Bank index today?\">1. What is the Nifty Bank index 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#2_Why_did_Nifty_Bank_close_lower_today\" title=\"2. Why did Nifty Bank close lower today?\">2. Why did Nifty Bank close lower 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#3_Was_Nifty_Bank_bullish_or_bearish_today\" title=\"3. Was Nifty Bank bullish or bearish today?\">3. Was Nifty Bank bullish or bearish 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#4_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_Bank_today\" title=\"4. What was the opening value of Nifty Bank today?\">4. What was the opening value of Nifty Bank today?<\/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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#5_What_were_the_days_high_and_low_for_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"5. What were the day\u2019s high and low for Nifty Bank?\">5. What were the day\u2019s high and low for Nifty Bank?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#6_Which_was_the_top_gainer_in_Nifty_Bank_today\" title=\"6. Which was the top gainer in Nifty Bank today?\">6. Which was the top gainer in Nifty Bank 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#7_Which_was_the_top_loser_in_Nifty_Bank_today\" title=\"7. Which was the top loser in Nifty Bank today?\">7. Which was the top loser in Nifty Bank 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#8_How_many_Nifty_Bank_stocks_were_in_the_green_today\" title=\"8. How many Nifty Bank stocks were in the green today?\">8. How many Nifty Bank stocks were in the green 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#9_What_was_the_advance-decline_ratio_in_Nifty_Bank_today\" title=\"9. What was the advance-decline ratio in Nifty Bank today?\">9. What was the advance-decline ratio in Nifty Bank 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#10_Which_major_banking_stocks_supported_Nifty_Bank_today\" title=\"10. Which major banking stocks supported Nifty Bank today?\">10. Which major banking stocks supported Nifty Bank 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#11_Which_major_banking_stocks_dragged_Nifty_Bank_today\" title=\"11. Which major banking stocks dragged Nifty Bank today?\">11. Which major banking stocks dragged Nifty Bank 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-bank-today-28-august-2026-16-00\/#12_What_should_investors_watch_next_in_Nifty_Bank\" title=\"12. What should investors watch next in Nifty Bank?\">12. What should investors watch next 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-33\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-28-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_Bank_Today_Sector_Snapshot\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\">Nifty Bank<\/a> Today: Sector Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Bank closed the session at 57,496.30 on 28 August 2026, down 13.65 points or 0.02% from the previous close of 57,509.95. The move was marginal, but the intraday range showed that banking stocks were active beneath the surface. The index opened at 57,429.75, touched a high of 57,596.40, and slipped to a low of 57,264.00 before settling near the middle-to-upper part of the day\u2019s range.<\/p>\n<p>That combination suggests a market that saw both buying and selling during the day, but neither side managed to establish a decisive trend by the close. Even though the headline move in Nifty Bank was almost flat, the constituent performance tells a more nuanced story. Several major private and public sector banking names advanced, while a comparable set of lenders ended in the red, leaving the index nearly unchanged overall.<\/p>\n<p>As of the last update at 28 August 2026 at 4:00:04 PM IST, the market status for this update is closed. Based on available intraday price action, the day\u2019s market trend for Nifty Bank can be described as sideways with a mild negative bias. The index did not break into a strong rally, nor did it see a broad sell-off. Instead, it reflected rotation within banking stocks.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Value<\/td>\n<td>57,496.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Absolute Change<\/td>\n<td>-13.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Percentage Change<\/td>\n<td>-0.02%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opening Value<\/td>\n<td>57,429.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>57,509.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day High<\/td>\n<td>57,596.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day Low<\/td>\n<td>57,264.00<\/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>28 August 2026 at 4:00:04 PM IST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Trend<\/td>\n<td>Sideways to mildly bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>In simple terms, Nifty Bank today was steady rather than weak. The index fell by only 0.02%, which means the sector was broadly digesting stock-specific moves rather than reacting to one clear macro trigger. Strength in names such as HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and State Bank of India was offset by declines in ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and IndusInd Bank.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Nifty_Bank_Moving_Today\"><\/span>Why Is Nifty Bank Moving Today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the available verified price and breadth data, today\u2019s movement in Nifty Bank appears to be driven primarily by internal stock-level divergence rather than a broad sector-wide surge or collapse. The index was almost unchanged, and that usually happens when gains in some heavyweight banking stocks are neutralized by declines in other important constituents.<\/p>\n<p>The clearest signal comes from the top gainers and top losers list. HDFC Bank rose 1.31%, Axis Bank gained 0.72%, and State Bank of India added 0.44%. These moves helped keep the index supported through the session. On the other hand, ICICI Bank dropped 1.40%, AU Small Finance Bank fell 1.27%, and IndusInd Bank declined 0.89%, limiting the upside and eventually leaving Nifty Bank marginally lower.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of split session typically means investors were selective within the banking pack. Some lenders attracted buying interest, while others saw profit booking or relative weakness. Because Nifty Bank is a basket index, the final outcome depends not just on the number of stocks rising or falling, but also on how important those moving stocks are within the broader index mix. That is why a few strong gainers could not fully overcome declines in other prominent names.<\/p>\n<p>Another notable feature is that the index opened below the previous close, moved up to an intraday high above the open, and then also visited a lower intraday zone before recovering. This indicates two-way trading interest. Buyers were active enough to lift the index from the day\u2019s low, but sellers were equally present near higher levels. As a result, the session ended in consolidation rather than expansion.<\/p>\n<p>So, if someone is asking, \u201cWhy is Nifty Bank falling today?\u201d the most accurate answer from the verified dataset is this: Nifty Bank was not meaningfully falling; it was nearly flat. The slight negative close was the result of declines in stocks such as ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDFC First Bank and Yes Bank, which offset gains in HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, SBI and select PSU banks.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Breadth_Was_the_Banking_Sector_Broadly_Positive_or_Weak\"><\/span>Market Breadth: Was the Banking Sector Broadly Positive or Weak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Market breadth gives a better picture of what happened beneath the index level. While Nifty Bank itself moved only 0.02% lower, the breadth numbers show that the session leaned slightly negative overall.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Breadth Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advancing Stocks<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Declining Stocks<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unchanged Stocks<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advance-Decline Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Green<\/td>\n<td>42.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Red<\/td>\n<td>50.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Out of 14 banking constituents tracked in this update, 6 advanced, 7 declined and 1 was unchanged. The advance-decline ratio of 0.86 means there were fewer gaining stocks than losing stocks. This is not a deeply bearish breadth reading, but it does indicate that declines were slightly more widespread than gains.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, breadth was not weak enough to suggest panic or broad-based sector damage. Roughly 43% of constituents still closed in the green, and only half the basket ended in the red. That kind of distribution is usually associated with a choppy, stock-selective session rather than a directional sell-off.<\/p>\n<p>The unchanged stock was Punjab National Bank, which closed flat on the day. Flat moves in individual names often matter in a near-zero change session because they show where the market lacked conviction. When an index closes almost unchanged, every non-move and every modest move carries added significance.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the breadth interpretation for Nifty Bank today is mildly negative but balanced. Selling pressure existed, yet it was not broad enough to create a sharp fall. Buying support also existed, but it was not broad enough to trigger a convincing breakout.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Nifty_Bank_Constituent_Performance\"><\/span>Complete Nifty Bank Constituent Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The full list of banking stocks in the index reveals where the action was concentrated. The table below captures closing price, day change, intraday range and directional trend based on today\u2019s move.<\/p>\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\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,422.80<\/td>\n<td>-1.40%<\/td>\n<td>-20.20<\/td>\n<td>1,435.00<\/td>\n<td>1,439.80<\/td>\n<td>1,418.90<\/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>720.30<\/td>\n<td>1.31%<\/td>\n<td>9.30<\/td>\n<td>710.85<\/td>\n<td>720.30<\/td>\n<td>707.00<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aubank\/au-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,077.10<\/td>\n<td>-1.27%<\/td>\n<td>-13.90<\/td>\n<td>1,086.30<\/td>\n<td>1,094.30<\/td>\n<td>1,073.30<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/indusindbk\/indusind-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">IndusInd Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>994.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.89%<\/td>\n<td>-8.90<\/td>\n<td>997.00<\/td>\n<td>1,000.60<\/td>\n<td>987.30<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/idfcfirstb\/idfc-first-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">IDFC First Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>83.12<\/td>\n<td>-0.81%<\/td>\n<td>-0.68<\/td>\n<td>83.79<\/td>\n<td>84.23<\/td>\n<td>82.95<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/unionbank\/union-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">Union Bank Of India<\/a><\/td>\n<td>186.00<\/td>\n<td>0.81%<\/td>\n<td>1.50<\/td>\n<td>184.70<\/td>\n<td>186.31<\/td>\n<td>184.09<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/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>1,265.00<\/td>\n<td>0.72%<\/td>\n<td>9.00<\/td>\n<td>1,256.00<\/td>\n<td>1,265.40<\/td>\n<td>1,248.20<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/yesbank\/yes-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Yes Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>22.10<\/td>\n<td>-0.72%<\/td>\n<td>-0.16<\/td>\n<td>22.31<\/td>\n<td>22.36<\/td>\n<td>22.01<\/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>1,047.50<\/td>\n<td>0.44%<\/td>\n<td>4.60<\/td>\n<td>1,046.00<\/td>\n<td>1,051.20<\/td>\n<td>1,040.50<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bankbaroda\/bank-of-baroda-share-price-today\">Bank Of Baroda<\/a><\/td>\n<td>241.90<\/td>\n<td>0.37%<\/td>\n<td>0.90<\/td>\n<td>241.15<\/td>\n<td>241.90<\/td>\n<td>239.50<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/canbk\/canara-bank-share-price-today\">Canara Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>128.35<\/td>\n<td>0.16%<\/td>\n<td>0.21<\/td>\n<td>128.15<\/td>\n<td>129.06<\/td>\n<td>127.25<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/federalbnk\/the-federal-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">The Federal Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>344.25<\/td>\n<td>-0.16%<\/td>\n<td>-0.55<\/td>\n<td>343.05<\/td>\n<td>345.85<\/td>\n<td>342.25<\/td>\n<td>Sideways to bearish<\/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>423.70<\/td>\n<td>-0.12%<\/td>\n<td>-0.50<\/td>\n<td>424.60<\/td>\n<td>426.20<\/td>\n<td>421.00<\/td>\n<td>Sideways to bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pnb\/punjab-national-bank-share-price-today\">Punjab National Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>115.40<\/td>\n<td>0.00%<\/td>\n<td>0.00<\/td>\n<td>114.81<\/td>\n<td>115.75<\/td>\n<td>114.42<\/td>\n<td>Flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top performer today was HDFC Bank, which rose 1.31% and closed at the session high. That is often a sign of sustained demand through the day. The worst performer was ICICI Bank, down 1.40%, making it the key drag among the listed banking names in this update.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Contributors_to_Nifty_Bank_Gains\"><\/span>Top Contributors to Nifty Bank Gains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though the index closed slightly lower, a group of gainers prevented a deeper decline. The strongest support came from stocks that not only rose but also featured among the better-known banking names in the index.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Reason Behind Move<\/th>\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>9.30<\/td>\n<td>1.31%<\/td>\n<td>Strong price performance within the session; closed at day high, indicating sustained buying interest.<\/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>9.00<\/td>\n<td>0.72%<\/td>\n<td>Steady intraday advance from the open toward the high, supporting the index.<\/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>4.60<\/td>\n<td>0.44%<\/td>\n<td>Positive closing move and firm intraday range helped offset weakness elsewhere.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/unionbank\/union-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">Union Bank Of India<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1.50<\/td>\n<td>0.81%<\/td>\n<td>Broad-based support from PSU banking names added balance to the sector.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bankbaroda\/bank-of-baroda-share-price-today\">Bank Of Baroda<\/a><\/td>\n<td>0.90<\/td>\n<td>0.37%<\/td>\n<td>Modest gains contributed to a stable tone in the public sector banking segment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Among these, HDFC Bank stands out the most because it posted the highest percentage gain in the basket and ended at its day high of 720.30. Axis Bank also showed constructive price action by advancing from the opening level and holding gains into the close. State Bank of India and Union Bank of India added a second layer of support, making it clear that the sector was not weak across the board.<\/p>\n<p>The important takeaway is that Nifty Bank today was held up by selective strength in large and mid-tier banking names. Without that support, the losses in a few declining constituents could have pushed the index much lower.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Draggers_on_Nifty_Bank_Today\"><\/span>Top Draggers on Nifty Bank Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key reason Nifty Bank could not finish in positive territory was the pressure from a set of notable losers. These stocks collectively outweighed the positive impact from the gainers enough to leave the index marginally in the red.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Reason Behind Fall<\/th>\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>-20.20<\/td>\n<td>-1.40%<\/td>\n<td>Sharpest decline among tracked constituents; remained under pressure through the session.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aubank\/au-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-13.90<\/td>\n<td>-1.27%<\/td>\n<td>Weak intraday performance with the close near the lower half of the day\u2019s range.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/indusindbk\/indusind-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">IndusInd Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-8.90<\/td>\n<td>-0.89%<\/td>\n<td>Negative close after trading below the previous day\u2019s level for much of the session.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/idfcfirstb\/idfc-first-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">IDFC First Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-0.68<\/td>\n<td>-0.81%<\/td>\n<td>Moderate selling pressure kept the stock below the previous close.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/yesbank\/yes-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Yes Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-0.16<\/td>\n<td>-0.72%<\/td>\n<td>Weak session with price staying close to the day\u2019s low relative to the prior close.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>ICICI Bank was the biggest visible drag in this dataset. A fall of 1.40% in a major banking name carries more significance than a smaller percentage move in a lower-priced stock. AU Small Finance Bank and IndusInd Bank also contributed to the softer tone. Together, these declines explain why the overall sector failed to convert intraday rebounds into a positive close.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweight_and_Active_Banking_Stocks_to_Track\"><\/span>Heavyweight and Active Banking Stocks to Track<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heavyweight stocks often define the day\u2019s direction in sector indices, and Nifty Bank is no exception. The most important names highlighted in this update include HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, IndusInd Bank and AU Small Finance Bank.<\/p>\n<p>Among these, the contrast was especially sharp between HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the strongest gainer, while ICICI Bank was the largest loser. SBI and Axis Bank also added support, whereas IndusInd Bank and AU Small Finance Bank remained under pressure. Kotak Mahindra Bank was nearly flat to slightly negative, which reinforced the broader picture of a divided market rather than a unified trend.<\/p>\n<p>The most active list in this update broadly overlaps with the heavyweight list, which is useful for traders and investors because it shows where market attention remained concentrated. In practical terms, when the most active names and the most influential names are the same, their price direction becomes especially important for understanding the day\u2019s sector move.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_View_Based_on_Available_Price_Action\"><\/span>Technical View Based on Available Price Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using only the available verified session data, the short-term technical picture for Nifty Bank is one of consolidation. The index opened below the previous close, traded to both an intraday high and intraday low with a meaningful range, and then ended with an almost negligible loss. That pattern generally reflects indecision rather than directional conviction.<\/p>\n<p>The intraday range for the session was 332.40 points, calculated from the high of 57,596.40 and the low of 57,264.00. The close at 57,496.30 places the index above the day\u2019s low and below the day\u2019s high, which means it recovered from weaker levels but did not gather enough momentum to close strongly positive.<\/p>\n<p>For traders who track price structure, the key near-term reference points from today\u2019s action are straightforward: the day low of 57,264.00 becomes an immediate downside marker, while the day high of 57,596.40 becomes the first upside marker. A move beyond either end of this range in a later session would be more informative than today\u2019s final 0.02% decline by itself.<\/p>\n<p>At an index level, the trend label for the day is sideways with a mild negative tilt. At a constituent level, leadership was mixed. HDFC Bank closed at the day high, which is a constructive sign. ICICI Bank, by contrast, ended notably lower. Axis Bank and SBI held positive ground, while AU Small Finance Bank and IndusInd Bank weakened. This split leadership typically corresponds to range-bound index behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Because broader moving averages, RSI, MACD, VWAP and longer technical indicators are not part of the verified dataset here, the most responsible interpretation is that Nifty Bank is currently showing consolidation based on available price and breadth evidence. Investors should focus on whether buying broadens beyond a handful of gainers, or whether the slight breadth weakness deepens in the next session.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_from_Todays_Session\"><\/span>Historical Context from Today\u2019s Session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s change in Nifty Bank was very small in headline terms, but the internal action was much more active than the final number suggests. A 0.02% decline usually reads as a flat day, yet the breadth and stock tables show genuine movement across multiple banks. That distinction matters because quiet index closes can still be important if sector leadership is shifting.<\/p>\n<p>In this session, private sector banking performance was split. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank were positive, but ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank ended weak or slightly weak. Public sector banks were relatively stable to positive, with SBI, Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank all in the green, while Punjab National Bank was unchanged. This suggests that even within Nifty Bank, there was meaningful internal rotation.<\/p>\n<p>For market participants, that means the sector should not be read as uniformly weak simply because the index closed slightly lower. Instead, the better interpretation is that the market was reassessing relative strength within the banking pack. On some days, that process leads to trend continuation. On other days, it leads to a fresh directional move once the stronger subgroup begins to dominate.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Investors_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Bank\"><\/span>What Should Investors Watch Next in Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next thing to watch in Nifty Bank is whether today\u2019s split performance narrows or widens. If gainers such as HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and SBI continue to advance while fewer stocks decline, the breadth picture can improve quickly. On the other hand, if ICICI Bank and other laggards remain under pressure and drag more constituents lower, the slight negative bias could become more pronounced.<\/p>\n<p>Investors should also monitor whether the index can move decisively above today\u2019s high of 57,596.40 or below today\u2019s low of 57,264.00 in the next session. Since the index spent the day within a broad range and finished nearly flat, those two levels stand out as the most useful short-term markers from available data.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, HDFC Bank deserves attention because it was both a top gainer and one of the key heavyweight names in the sector. ICICI Bank deserves equal attention for the opposite reason: it was the sharpest loser among the major names shown here. Continued divergence between those two banks could remain a major driver of Nifty Bank\u2019s near-term direction.<\/p>\n<p>Public sector banking strength is another area to watch. Union Bank of India, SBI, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank all ended in positive territory. If that strength persists and private sector weakness remains limited, it can help stabilize the broader banking index even in the absence of a sharp rally.<\/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 Bank closed at 57,496.30, down 13.65 points or 0.02%.<\/li>\n<li>The session was largely sideways, with a mild negative bias rather than a strong fall.<\/li>\n<li>HDFC Bank was the top performer, rising 1.31%.<\/li>\n<li>ICICI Bank was the biggest loser, falling 1.40%.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was slightly negative: 6 advancers, 7 decliners and 1 unchanged stock.<\/li>\n<li>PSU banking names showed relative support, while private banking performance was mixed.<\/li>\n<li>The day\u2019s key short-term price markers are 57,596.40 on the upside and 57,264.00 on the downside.<\/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_Bank\"><\/span>What is Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank is a banking sector index that tracks the performance of major listed bank stocks in India. It is widely used to measure how the banking segment is performing relative to the broader stock market.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Nifty_Bank_moving_today\"><\/span>Why is Nifty Bank moving today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank moved today because gains in HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and SBI were offset by declines in ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and IndusInd Bank. The result was a nearly flat close with a mild negative bias.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_contributed_the_most_on_the_upside_today\"><\/span>Which stock contributed the most on the upside today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HDFC Bank was the strongest upside contributor in today\u2019s verified list, rising 1.31% and closing at its intraday high of 720.30.<\/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>ICICI Bank fell the most among tracked Nifty Bank constituents today, declining 1.40% or 20.20 points to close at 1,422.80.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_Nifty_Bank_stocks_advanced_today\"><\/span>How many Nifty Bank stocks advanced today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Six Nifty Bank stocks advanced today, while seven declined and one remained unchanged, indicating slightly negative market breadth.<\/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 Bank today closed at 57,496.30, down 0.02%, after a range-bound session. The banking index was supported by gains in HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, State Bank of India and Union Bank of India, but these were offset by declines in ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and IndusInd Bank. Market breadth was slightly negative with 6 advancers against 7 decliners. The next key levels to watch from available price action are today\u2019s high of 57,596.40 and low of 57,264.00.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 28 August 2026 at 4:01 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_the_Nifty_Bank_index_today\"><\/span>1. What is the Nifty Bank index today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank closed at 57,496.30 on 28 August 2026, down 13.65 points or 0.02% for the day.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_did_Nifty_Bank_close_lower_today\"><\/span>2. Why did Nifty Bank close lower today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index closed slightly lower because losses in ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and IndusInd Bank offset gains in HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and SBI.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Was_Nifty_Bank_bullish_or_bearish_today\"><\/span>3. Was Nifty Bank bullish or bearish today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The session was mostly sideways with a mild negative bias. The final change was very small, so the market showed consolidation rather than a strong bearish trend.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_Bank_today\"><\/span>4. What was the opening value of Nifty Bank today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank opened at 57,429.75.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_were_the_days_high_and_low_for_Nifty_Bank\"><\/span>5. What were the day\u2019s high and low for Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index touched an intraday high of 57,596.40 and a low of 57,264.00.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_was_the_top_gainer_in_Nifty_Bank_today\"><\/span>6. Which was the top gainer in Nifty Bank today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HDFC Bank was the top gainer, rising 1.31% to close at 720.30.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_was_the_top_loser_in_Nifty_Bank_today\"><\/span>7. Which was the top loser in Nifty Bank today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ICICI Bank was the top loser, falling 1.40% to 1,422.80.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_many_Nifty_Bank_stocks_were_in_the_green_today\"><\/span>8. How many Nifty Bank stocks were in the green today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Six stocks closed in the green, representing 42.86% of the tracked constituents.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_was_the_advance-decline_ratio_in_Nifty_Bank_today\"><\/span>9. What was the advance-decline ratio in Nifty Bank today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The advance-decline ratio was 0.86, based on 6 advancing stocks and 7 declining stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_major_banking_stocks_supported_Nifty_Bank_today\"><\/span>10. Which major banking stocks supported Nifty Bank today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda were among the key supporting stocks in today\u2019s session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Which_major_banking_stocks_dragged_Nifty_Bank_today\"><\/span>11. Which major banking stocks dragged Nifty Bank today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDFC First Bank and Yes Bank were the main drags based on today\u2019s verified constituent moves.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_should_investors_watch_next_in_Nifty_Bank\"><\/span>12. What should investors watch next in Nifty Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Investors should watch whether the index moves above 57,596.40 or below 57,264.00, and whether breadth improves from today\u2019s slightly negative reading.<\/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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