{"id":270917,"date":"2026-09-25T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=270917"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:30:55","slug":"stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensex Stays Rangebound Near 23,050 as Bank Nifty Posts Modest Gains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Nifty near 23,050, Sensex in narrow range. Nifty MidCap up 0.07%, SmallCap up 0.19%. PB Fintech, OFSS top MidCap losers. Bank Nifty up 0.23% at 55,568.55, led by Axis Bank.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">In stock market live today, the Sensex held a narrow range with the Nifty 50 trading around 23,050, a stabilising session after Thursday&#8217;s sharper losses. The broader markets showed mild resilience, with the Nifty MidCap index up 0.07 percent and the Nifty SmallCap up 0.19 percent, even as <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/policybzr\/pb-fintech-share-price-today\">PB Fintech<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ofss\/oracle-financial-services-software-share-price-today\">Oracle Financial Services Software<\/a> topped the list of MidCap losers. Nifty Bank posted modest gains, up 0.23 percent to 55,568.55, with Axis Bank leading the recovery among its constituents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Indian equity benchmarks found some stability on Friday after the sharper declines seen earlier in the week, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 both settling into a narrow trading range through the session.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/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 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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\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#Broader_Markets_Show_Mild_Resilience\" title=\"Broader Markets Show Mild Resilience\">Broader Markets Show Mild Resilience<\/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\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#PB_Fintech_and_Oracle_Financial_Services_Software_Top_MidCap_Losers\" title=\"PB Fintech and Oracle Financial Services Software Top MidCap Losers\">PB Fintech and Oracle Financial Services Software Top MidCap Losers<\/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\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#Bank_Nifty_Stages_a_Modest_Recovery\" title=\"Bank Nifty Stages a Modest Recovery\">Bank Nifty Stages a Modest Recovery<\/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\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/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\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#Where_is_the_Nifty_50_trading_today\" title=\"Where is the Nifty 50 trading today?\">Where is the Nifty 50 trading today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#Which_stocks_topped_the_Nifty_MidCap_losers_list_today\" title=\"Which stocks topped the Nifty MidCap losers list today?\">Which stocks topped the Nifty MidCap losers list today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#How_is_Nifty_Bank_performing_today\" title=\"How is Nifty Bank performing today?\">How is Nifty Bank performing today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#Which_bank_stock_gained_the_most_today\" title=\"Which bank stock gained the most today?\">Which bank stock gained the most today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#How_are_the_broader_markets_performing_today\" title=\"How are the broader markets performing today?\">How are the broader markets performing today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#Why_is_PB_Fintech_still_among_the_top_losers\" title=\"Why is PB Fintech still among the top losers?\">Why is PB Fintech still among the top losers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-live-sensex-narrow-range-nifty-bank-gainers-25092026\/#Where_can_I_track_live_index_and_stock_data\" title=\"Where can I track live index and stock data?\">Where can I track live index and stock data?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Markets_Show_Mild_Resilience\"><\/span><strong>Broader Markets Show Mild Resilience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the headline indices stayed largely rangebound, the broader market showed a slightly more constructive tone. The Nifty MidCap index edged up 0.07 percent and the Nifty SmallCap index rose a more meaningful 0.19 percent, suggesting some renewed risk appetite further down the market-cap spectrum even as large-caps consolidated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/vedanta-power-nifty-500-inclusion-what-it-means\">Vedanta Power Set to Enter Nifty 500: Should Investors Take Note?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/venu-srinivasan-tata-sons-ipo-vote-tvs-investors\">Why TVS Group&#8217;s Venu Srinivasan Is at the Centre of the Tata Sons IPO Fight<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PB_Fintech_and_Oracle_Financial_Services_Software_Top_MidCap_Losers\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/policybzr\/pb-fintech-share-price-today\">PB Fintech<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ofss\/oracle-financial-services-software-share-price-today\">Oracle Financial Services Software<\/a> Top MidCap Losers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/policybzr\/pb-fintech-share-price-today\">PB Fintech<\/a> continued to feature among the weakest MidCap performers, extending its multi-day slide following IRDAI&#8217;s proposed insurance distribution fee cap. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ofss\/oracle-financial-services-software-share-price-today\">Oracle Financial Services Software<\/a> was the other notable MidCap laggard in today&#8217;s session, rounding out the list of top decliners in the segment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check Live Stock Fundamentals on Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_Nifty_Stages_a_Modest_Recovery\"><\/span><strong>Bank Nifty Stages a Modest Recovery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Bank traded at 55,568.55, up 0.23 percent, a notable turnaround from Thursday&#8217;s sharp selloff across banking names. Axis Bank led the recovery among Bank Nifty constituents.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Price (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank<\/td>\n<td>1,208.40<\/td>\n<td>+1.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AU Small Finance Bank<\/td>\n<td>1,007.00<\/td>\n<td>+0.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Federal Bank<\/td>\n<td>331.60<\/td>\n<td>+0.64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bank of Baroda<\/td>\n<td>235.29<\/td>\n<td>+0.42%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank<\/td>\n<td>730.75<\/td>\n<td>+0.25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Axis Bank&#8217;s 1.85 percent gain today is a meaningful reversal after the stock posted its steepest single-day fall in two months during Thursday&#8217;s session, suggesting some of the sharpest recent selling may have been overdone. AU Small Finance Bank, Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda, and HDFC Bank all posted smaller but still positive gains, reflecting broad-based, if modest, stabilisation across the banking pack.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track your portfolio on the go.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today&#8217;s stock market live today picture is one of consolidation after a volatile week, with headline indices rangebound, broader markets showing mild positive bias, and banking stocks staging a partial recovery from Thursday&#8217;s sharp selloff. Investors should watch whether this stabilisation holds into the weekend or proves to be a brief pause within a more volatile stretch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background:#CC0000;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:4px;\">The information in this article is for educational purposes only and must not be treated as investment advice. Stock markets are subject to risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Please verify all data independently and consult a registered investment adviser before making any investment decision. Univest Communications Private Limited, SEBI Registered Research Analyst, Registration No. INH000013776.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Nifty_50_trading_today\"><\/span><strong>Where is the Nifty 50 trading today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty 50 is trading in a narrow range around 23,050, with the Sensex also largely rangebound in today&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_topped_the_Nifty_MidCap_losers_list_today\"><\/span><strong>Which stocks topped the Nifty MidCap losers list today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> PB Fintech and Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) were the top Nifty MidCap losers in today&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Nifty_Bank_performing_today\"><\/span><strong>How is Nifty Bank performing today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Nifty Bank is up 0.23 percent at 55,568.55, a modest recovery led by Axis Bank after Thursday&#8217;s sharp banking sector selloff.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_bank_stock_gained_the_most_today\"><\/span><strong>Which bank stock gained the most today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Axis Bank was the top gainer among Nifty Bank constituents, up 1.85 percent, reversing part of its steep fall from the previous session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_the_broader_markets_performing_today\"><\/span><strong>How are the broader markets performing today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty MidCap index is up 0.07 percent and the Nifty SmallCap index is up 0.19 percent, showing mild resilience even as headline indices stay flat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_PB_Fintech_still_among_the_top_losers\"><\/span><strong>Why is PB Fintech still among the top losers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> PB Fintech continues to face pressure following IRDAI&#8217;s proposed insurance distribution fee cap, which has weighed on the stock across multiple sessions this week.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_track_live_index_and_stock_data\"><\/span><strong>Where can I track live index and stock data?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can check live index levels, stock prices and fundamentals using the Univest Screener.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script 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