{"id":228749,"date":"2026-09-03T10:02:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T04:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T10:02:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T04:32:42","slug":"nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Bank Today Gains 0.90% in Early Trade: Key Stocks in Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-bank\">Nifty Bank<\/a><\/a> today opened the session on a constructive note, rising 0.90% by 10:00:00 AM IST on 3 September 2026. The index stood at 57,688.85, up 516.85 points from its previous close of 57,172. The early-session move was supported by broad participation across the banking basket, with 12 of 14 tracked stocks trading higher.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_Bank_today_early-session_strength\" title=\"Nifty Bank today: early-session strength\">Nifty Bank today: early-session strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Price_snapshot\" title=\"Price snapshot\">Price snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Sector_ranking\" title=\"Sector ranking\">Sector ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Constituent_breadth\" title=\"Constituent breadth\">Constituent breadth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\" title=\"Heavyweights versus broader participation\">Heavyweights versus broader participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Key_Nifty_Bank_stocks\" title=\"Key Nifty Bank stocks\">Key Nifty Bank stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Biggest_positive_movers\" title=\"Biggest positive movers\">Biggest positive movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Biggest_negative_movers\" title=\"Biggest negative movers\">Biggest negative movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Stocks_to_watch_next_session\" title=\"Stocks to watch next session\">Stocks to watch next session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#The_constructive_case\" title=\"The constructive case\">The constructive case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#The_cautious_case\" title=\"The cautious case\">The cautious case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Univest_Insights\" title=\"Univest Insights\">Univest Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Know_more_with_Univest\" title=\"Know more with Univest\">Know more with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#What_is_Nifty_Bank_today\" title=\"What is Nifty Bank today?\">What is Nifty Bank today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-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-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Bank_among_the_top_gaining_sector_indices\" title=\"Why was Nifty Bank among the top gaining sector indices?\">Why was Nifty Bank among the top gaining sector indices?<\/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-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Bank_stocks\" title=\"How was the breadth in Nifty Bank stocks?\">How was the breadth in Nifty Bank stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-bank-today-3-september-2026-opening-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-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_stocks_declined_in_the_Nifty_Bank_basket\" title=\"Which stocks declined in the Nifty Bank basket?\">Which stocks declined in the Nifty Bank basket?<\/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-3-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_sector_takeaways\"><\/span>Quick sector takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty Bank today was up 0.90%, or 516.85 points, at 57,688.85 versus the previous close of 57,172.<\/li>\n<li>The index moved between 57,467.05 and 57,753.60 in the early session, while opening at 57,497.85.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was positive: 12 stocks advanced and two declined among 14 displayed banking stocks.<\/li>\n<li>IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and Union Bank of India were among the notable gainers; traders can watch whether the index holds its early-session gains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Bank_today_early-session_strength\"><\/span>Nifty Bank today: early-session strength<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The banking index began above the previous close and remained in positive territory at the latest update. At 57,688.85, it was 190.99 points above its opening level of 57,497.85 and 65.25 points below the day\u2019s high of 57,753.60. This places the index in the upper part of its morning range.<\/p>\n<p>The 0.90% advance is an index-level move, reflecting the combined movement of its banking stocks. Gains in several widely followed names coincided with advances across public-sector, private-sector and smaller banking names. The positive breadth adds context to the index rise: the move was spread across most of the displayed basket rather than confined to a single stock.<\/p>\n<p>For a broader live-market context, readers can follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Early-session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>57,688.85<\/td>\n<td>Up 516.85 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>57,172.00<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day\u2019s move<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open<\/td>\n<td>57,497.85<\/td>\n<td>Started above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>57,753.60<\/td>\n<td>64.75 points above the latest level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>57,467.05<\/td>\n<td>221.80 points below the latest level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index\u2019s intraday range so far is 286.55 points, calculated from the day\u2019s high and low. Its latest level is closer to the high than the low, an observation that underlines the firm tone visible at this stage of trade. The index was also above both its opening level and the previous close when the data was recorded.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Bank was the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices in the early session. Nifty Financial Services led the gainers with a 1.05% rise, while Nifty Bank followed at 0.90%. Nifty Mid Select gained 0.56%, Nifty Metal rose 0.48% and Nifty Pharma added 0.05%.<\/p>\n<p>The ranking highlights that banking was among the stronger pockets in the configured sector set at 10:00:00 AM IST. It also distinguishes the current move from a flat or narrowly positive reading: a 516.85-point advance placed Nifty Bank behind only Nifty Financial Services on percentage performance among the listed gainers.<\/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>Market breadth within the displayed Nifty Bank basket was clearly positive. Twelve of 14 stocks advanced, while two declined; none were unchanged. That translates into an advance-decline ratio of 6:1.<\/p>\n<p>Positive breadth does not mean every stock moved by the same magnitude, but it provides useful context for the index\u2019s gain. IndusInd Bank led the percentage gainers, while Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank and State Bank of India were also higher. The two stocks in the red were The Federal Bank and AU Small Finance Bank.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\"><\/span>Heavyweights versus broader participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The designated heavyweight group was positive across the board. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a> rose 1.30% to Rs 709.90, ICICI Bank gained 1.54% to Rs 1,448.40, State Bank of India advanced 1.12% to Rs 1,032.30, Kotak Mahindra Bank added 0.46% to Rs 425.45, and Axis Bank climbed 1.66% to Rs 1,274.70.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied most-active stock list also featured HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank. Their positive moves aligned with the wider 12:2 advance-decline split, suggesting that the early rise had participation among both prominent names and the broader displayed basket.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Nifty_Bank_stocks\"><\/span>Key Nifty Bank stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/indusindbk\/indusind-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">IndusInd Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+2.18% to Rs 999.30<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage gainer in the displayed basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/axisbank\/axis-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Axis Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+1.66% to Rs 1,274.70<\/td>\n<td>Among the strongest gains in the heavyweight group.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+1.54% to Rs 1,448.40<\/td>\n<td>Positive move among the designated heavyweight stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yes Bank<\/td>\n<td>+1.53% to Rs 22.49<\/td>\n<td>Its price was near the day\u2019s high of Rs 22.51.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Federal Bank<\/td>\n<td>-1.83% to Rs 346.90<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decliner in the displayed basket.<\/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>IndusInd Bank topped the gainers with a 2.18% increase to Rs 999.30, after trading between Rs 977.60 and Rs 1,001.60. Axis Bank followed with a 1.66% gain, while ICICI Bank rose 1.54%. Yes Bank added 1.53% and Union Bank of India gained 1.31% to Rs 189.30. These gains illustrate the breadth of the early advance across different banking names.<\/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>The Federal Bank declined 1.83% to Rs 346.90, making it the largest percentage loser in the displayed group. It traded between Rs 345.70 and Rs 356.95. AU Small Finance Bank slipped 0.29% to Rs 1,074.80, with an intraday range of Rs 1,066.90 to Rs 1,083.30. Their declines stood apart from the otherwise positive sector breadth.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_next_session\"><\/span>Stocks to watch next session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>IndusInd Bank, after its 2.18% early-session rise and movement near Rs 1,001.60.<\/li>\n<li>Axis Bank, which was up 1.66% and traded as high as Rs 1,278.90.<\/li>\n<li>ICICI Bank, up 1.54% at Rs 1,448.40 after touching Rs 1,452.<\/li>\n<li>HDFC Bank, which gained 1.30% to Rs 709.90 and traded near its day high of Rs 710.90.<\/li>\n<li>State Bank of India, higher by 1.12% at Rs 1,032.30.<\/li>\n<li>The Federal Bank, following its 1.83% decline to Rs 346.90.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_constructive_case\"><\/span>The constructive case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The constructive evidence is visible in the combination of the index gain, its position above the opening level and previous close, and strong market breadth. Nifty Bank was up 0.90%, 12 of 14 displayed stocks were higher, and each stock in the supplied heavyweight group was in positive territory.<\/p>\n<p>The index was also trading just 64.75 points below its day high at the latest update. IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank led the notable percentage advances, while HDFC Bank and State Bank of India added to the positive reading among prominent banking names.<\/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>Early-session gains can change as trading progresses, and the index had already moved through a 286.55-point range by 10:00:00 AM IST. The latest level remained below the day high, while The Federal Bank and AU Small Finance Bank were lower despite the positive overall breadth.<\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, the next useful observation is whether the index remains above its opening level of 57,497.85 and whether the positive breadth remains broad. The day\u2019s high of 57,753.60 and low of 57,467.05 frame the range established so far without implying a future direction.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Bank today is showing an early-session pattern of broad-based strength. The index\u2019s 516.85-point rise is accompanied by a 12:2 advance-decline split, which gives the move wider participation than an advance driven by only a few names.<\/p>\n<p>The heavyweight picture is equally constructive at this point. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank were all higher, with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank registering gains above 1.5%.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the sector is not uniformly positive. The Federal Bank\u2019s 1.83% decline and AU Small Finance Bank\u2019s 0.29% fall show stock-specific divergence within the otherwise firm banking basket. Tracking this contrast alongside the index range can help readers follow how participation evolves through the session.<\/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 3 September 2026 at 10:01 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_with_Univest\"><\/span>Know more with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to Univest to explore market insights, track stocks, and get <strong>3 free trade ideas<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Share Market Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Nifty_Bank_today\"><\/span>What is Nifty Bank today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank was at 57,688.85 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 3 September 2026, up 516.85 points or 0.90% from 57,172.<\/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 early-session high was 57,753.60 and the low was 57,467.05.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Bank_among_the_top_gaining_sector_indices\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Bank among the top gaining sector indices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 0.90% gain made it the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at the latest update.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Bank_stocks\"><\/span>How was the breadth in Nifty Bank stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among 14 displayed stocks, 12 advanced, two declined and 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>IndusInd Bank led with a 2.18% rise, followed by Axis Bank at 1.66%, ICICI Bank at 1.54%, Yes Bank at 1.53% and Union Bank of India at 1.31%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_declined_in_the_Nifty_Bank_basket\"><\/span>Which stocks declined in the Nifty Bank basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Federal Bank fell 1.83%, while AU Small Finance Bank declined 0.29% in the early session.<\/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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