Nifty Bank Today: Index Holds Near 57,600 in Early Trade

Updated: 14 Aug 2026 • 10:01 am

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Nifty Bank Today: Index Holds Near 57,600 in Early Trade

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty Bank was at 57,602.75 in early trade on 14 August 2026, down 32.50 points or 0.06% from its previous close of 57,635.25.
The index traded between 57,460.60 and 57,619.20, placing the latest level close to the session high while remaining marginally below the previous close.
Breadth was evenly split: seven of 14 displayed banking stocks advanced and seven declined. Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda led the gains, while AU Small Finance Bank, State Bank of India and Axis Bank were among the main laggards.
What to watch is whether gains in HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank can broaden across the banking pack, and whether the index sustains its position near the upper end of its morning range.

Nifty Bank today: a steady but marginally lower opening

The nifty bank today update at 10:00 AM IST shows a measured early-session move rather than a decisive directional swing. The index opened at 57,589.75 and was quoted at 57,602.75, a small improvement from its opening level. However, it remained 32.50 points below the previous close of 57,635.25, translating into a 0.06% decline.

That combination captures the tone of the opening hour: the index was mildly lower on a closing basis, yet it had recovered from its intraday low and was trading only 16.45 points below the day’s high. The move therefore reflected a closely balanced banking segment, with stock-specific gains and losses offsetting one another.

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Price snapshot

Nifty Bank’s previous close was 57,635.25. It opened at 57,589.75, touched a low of 57,460.60 and rose to a high of 57,619.20 before standing at 57,602.75 at 10:00 AM IST. The index’s intraday range was 158.60 points.

The latest reading was 142.15 points above the day low and 16.45 points below the day high. This places the index in the upper portion of its early trading range. It also indicates that the opening dip was followed by a recovery, although the previous close had not yet been reclaimed.

Sector ranking

Nifty Bank was selected as the top gaining sector-index entry in the configured sector comparison for this update. Its actual move remained marginally negative at 0.06%, but it was comparatively firmer than the other configured indices, which showed deeper declines at the same time. Nifty Financial Services was down 0.17%, Nifty FMCG fell 0.33%, Nifty Pharma declined 0.37%, Nifty Mid Select slipped 0.45%, Nifty IT lost 0.48%, Nifty Auto was lower by 0.76%, and Nifty Metal fell 1.16%.

In that context, the ranking signals relative resilience rather than an outright rise in the index. The difference matters: Nifty Bank was the least weak of the configured sector indices at the opening bell, while its own price movement was still slightly below the prior close.

Constituent breadth

The displayed banking universe showed an even 7:7 split between advancers and decliners, with no unchanged stocks. This one-to-one advance-decline ratio supports the index’s near-flat reading. There was participation on both sides rather than a broad, one-way move across banking shares.

Among gainers, Punjab National Bank rose 0.97%, Union Bank of India gained 0.90%, Bank of Baroda advanced 0.84%, HDFC Bank moved up 0.53% and ICICI Bank added 0.34%. On the declining side, AU Small Finance Bank fell 1.23%, State Bank of India declined 0.98%, Axis Bank was down 0.82%, and IDFC First Bank slipped 0.53%.

The balanced breadth is consistent with the modest index decline. Advancing stocks provided support, while declines in several major banking names kept the overall index below its previous close.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The heavyweight set itself was mixed. HDFC Bank traded at ₹728.85, up 0.53%, while ICICI Bank was at ₹1,411.60, up 0.34%. Kotak Mahindra Bank was nearly unchanged, up 0.01% at ₹392.45.

Against those gains, State Bank of India fell 0.98% to ₹1,072.40 and Axis Bank declined 0.82% to ₹1,211.80. The split among these closely followed names mirrors the index’s constrained movement. The same set featured in the supplied active-stock list, making their price action particularly relevant to the early-session read.

Key Nifty Bank stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Punjab National Bank	₹118.73, +0.97%	It was the leading percentage gainer in the displayed banking pack.
HDFC Bank	₹728.85, +0.53%	Its gain was a positive component within the heavyweight group.
ICICI Bank	₹1,411.60, +0.34%	It remained positive and traded near its intraday high of ₹1,413.80.
State Bank of India	₹1,072.40, -0.98%	Its decline was among the larger moves in the heavyweight set.
Axis Bank	₹1,211.80, -0.82%	Its weakness offset part of the strength seen in other major banks.

Biggest positive movers

Punjab National Bank led the positive side, gaining 0.97% to ₹118.73 after trading between ₹117.65 and ₹118.84. Union Bank of India followed with a 0.90% rise to ₹188.17 and was close to its day high of ₹188.20. Bank of Baroda added 0.84% to ₹250.09, after touching ₹250.32 during the session.

HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank added further support, rising 0.53% and 0.34%, respectively. The positive moves across public-sector and private-sector names show that buying interest was distributed across more than one part of the banking universe.

Biggest negative movers

AU Small Finance Bank was the largest percentage decliner among the displayed stocks, falling 1.23% to ₹1,084.50. It traded in a ₹1,082.60 to ₹1,098.00 range. State Bank of India was down 0.98%, while Axis Bank declined 0.82%.

IDFC First Bank fell 0.53% to ₹86.09 and IndusInd Bank was lower by 0.40% at ₹1,020.60. These declines were meaningful in an early session where the index itself was only marginally lower, because they counterbalanced gains elsewhere in the sector.

Stocks to watch next session

HDFC Bank: It was up 0.53% and traded close to its day high of ₹729.60.
ICICI Bank: It gained 0.34% and reached an intraday high of ₹1,413.80.
State Bank of India: It was down 0.98% and traded near the lower end of its ₹1,070.20–₹1,082.00 range.
Punjab National Bank: The 0.97% gain made it the leading displayed gainer.
Union Bank of India: Its 0.90% advance placed it close to its session high.
Axis Bank: The 0.82% decline made it an important counterweight within major private banks.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is the index’s recovery from 57,460.60 to 57,602.75 and its proximity to the day high of 57,619.20. A balanced 7:7 breadth reading, alongside gains in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda, points to support within multiple parts of the banking group.

Relative to the configured sector-index set, Nifty Bank also showed the mildest percentage decline. That relative position, combined with a latest level above the opening print, keeps the early-session picture stable rather than sharply weak.

The cautious case

The index was still below both its previous close and its intraday high at the update time. The equal split between advancing and declining stocks means the positive participation was not broad enough to produce an outright index gain. Losses in AU Small Finance Bank, State Bank of India and Axis Bank remained prominent.

The early range also shows that Nifty Bank had moved lower before recovering. Continued observation of whether the index can hold near the upper end of this range, and whether decliners narrow, will remain central to the next read.

Univest Insights

The nifty bank today picture is one of relative firmness within a generally softer configured sector comparison. Its 0.06% decline was limited, and the latest value sat near the session high after an early low.

At the stock level, the market was not moving in unison. Public-sector banks featured prominently among the leading percentage gainers, while some large private and small-finance banking names were lower. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank provided positive heavyweight participation, but State Bank of India and Axis Bank moved in the opposite direction.

This makes breadth particularly useful. With seven gainers and seven decliners, the sector had no numerical advantage for either side. The index level therefore offered a more restrained signal than the strongest individual stock moves might suggest.

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Published on 14 August 2026 at 10:00 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty Bank today?

At 10:00 AM IST on 14 August 2026, Nifty Bank was at 57,602.75, down 32.50 points or 0.06% from its previous close.

What was Nifty Bank’s previous close?

Nifty Bank’s previous close was 57,635.25.

What were Nifty Bank’s day high and day low?

The index recorded a day high of 57,619.20 and a day low of 57,460.60.

How was Nifty Bank breadth in early trade?

Among 14 displayed stocks, seven advanced and seven declined, with no unchanged stocks.

Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Bank?

Punjab National Bank gained 0.97%, Union Bank of India rose 0.90%, and Bank of Baroda advanced 0.84%.

Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Bank?

AU Small Finance Bank fell 1.23%, State Bank of India declined 0.98%, and Axis Bank was down 0.82%.

Disclaimer

Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. This sector-index update is for informational and educational purposes only and is not personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.