Nifty Bank Today: Price, Gainers, Losers & Analysis

Updated: 26 Aug 2026 • 4:02 pm

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Nifty Bank Today: Price, Gainers, Losers & Analysis

Nifty Bank today closed the session with a positive bias, reflecting selective buying across large and mid-sized banking names. The index stood at 57,783.75, up 269.55 points or 0.47% versus the previous close of 57,514.20. While the move was not a runaway rally, it was broad enough to keep the banking pack in the green, with more advancing stocks than declining stocks.

For traders and investors tracking Nifty Bank live, the day’s structure mattered as much as the closing gain. The index opened at 57,628.65, moved higher toward an intraday high of 57,996.05, and held well above the day’s low of 57,611.85. That pattern suggests buyers remained active for most of the session, even though some constituents continued to face stock-specific selling pressure.

The strongest support to the sector came from frontline names such as Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., and State Bank Of India. On the other side, AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. and IndusInd Bank Ltd. were among the notable drags. Market breadth was constructive rather than euphoric, which is often a useful sign for understanding the underlying quality of a sector move.

This article gives a complete, data-led view of Nifty Bank performance today, including the latest index snapshot, market breadth, full constituent performance, top gainers, top losers, heavyweight movement, practical price-action interpretation, and key levels to watch from an intraday structure perspective based on available verified data.

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Nifty Bank Today: Sector Index Snapshot

Metric	Value
Current Value	57,783.75
Absolute Change	269.55
Percentage Change	0.47%
Opening Value	57,628.65
Previous Close	57,514.20
Today's High	57,996.05
Today's Low	57,611.85
Market Status	Closed
Last Updated	26 August 2026 at 4:00:00 PM IST
Market Trend	Bullish

Nifty Bank today ended in positive territory after spending the session largely above its previous close. The index added 269.55 points, showing that buying interest was strong enough to absorb declines in a few banking names. Because the index rose from the open and tested levels close to 58,000 during the session, the day can be read as a constructive one for the banking pack.

The difference between the day’s high and low was 384.20 points, which indicates meaningful intraday movement without a disorderly swing. The opening level was already above the previous close, and the index maintained that advantage through the session. In simple terms, Nifty Bank today was firm, but leadership was selective rather than universal.

How Nifty Bank Moved During the Session

The opening print at 57,628.65 was 114.45 points above the previous close, indicating a positive start. From there, the index extended gains to 57,996.05, showing that buyers tried to push the banking benchmark toward the psychological 58,000 zone. The low of 57,611.85 stayed close to the opening range, which suggests the market did not see a deep intraday breakdown.

When an index opens positive, stays above the previous close, and ends with gains, it often reflects a session where dips were bought. That appears consistent with Nifty Bank performance today. At the same time, the fact that the close remained below the day’s high means some profit booking or resistance emerged at elevated levels.

For short-term readers of market structure, this was a steady upward day rather than a breakout-confirmation day. The move was healthy, but the index did not finish at the intraday high. That nuance matters because it points to optimism with some caution, especially as a few major and mid-tier banking stocks remained in the red.

Market Breadth in Nifty Bank

Breadth Metric	Value
Advancing Stocks	8
Declining Stocks	6
Unchanged Stocks	0
Advance-Decline Ratio	1.33
Stocks in Green	57.14%
Stocks in Red	42.86%

Market breadth within Nifty Bank was positive. Out of 14 constituents, 8 advanced and 6 declined. An advance-decline ratio of 1.33 means there were more gainers than losers, which supports the index’s rise and makes the move look broader than a rally driven by just one stock.

Still, breadth was not overwhelmingly strong. With 42.86% of stocks in the red, the sector showed mixed participation under the surface. That is important because it tells us Nifty Bank today was lifted by selective leadership, especially among influential names, rather than by a uniform rise in the entire basket.

In practical terms, the breadth reading suggests a constructive session but not a one-sided banking rally. Traders usually read such a setup as positive but stock-specific. Investors watching sector rotation may note that banking remained resilient, though participation was balanced enough to warrant selective analysis within the index.

Complete Nifty Bank Constituent Performance

Company	CMP	Today's %	Today's Change	Day Open	Day High	Day Low	Trend
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.	416.70	3.76%	15.10	402.50	417.45	401.00	Bullish
Axis Bank Ltd.	1,255.00	1.62%	20.00	1,240.10	1,257.70	1,238.20	Bullish
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.	1,113.50	-1.34%	-15.10	1,128.60	1,131.40	1,113.50	Bearish
IndusInd Bank Ltd.	1,004.00	-1.08%	-11.00	1,010.50	1,018.60	989.40	Bearish
IDFC First Bank Ltd.	84.40	-0.71%	-0.60	85.18	86.59	84.40	Bearish
Punjab National Bank	116.70	0.66%	0.77	116.93	118.20	116.39	Bullish
Bank Of Baroda	242.50	0.62%	1.50	242.00	245.59	242.00	Bullish
Yes Bank Ltd.	22.38	-0.53%	-0.12	22.60	22.80	22.34	Bearish
ICICI Bank Ltd.	1,430.00	0.51%	7.30	1,423.10	1,446.00	1,423.10	Bullish
Canara Bank	129.45	0.50%	0.64	128.95	130.90	128.50	Bullish
The Federal Bank Ltd.	345.30	-0.48%	-1.65	348.25	349.15	343.60	Bearish
State Bank Of India	1,052.00	0.38%	4.00	1,051.40	1,062.30	1,051.20	Bullish
Union Bank Of India	187.52	0.29%	0.54	187.98	192.33	187.12	Bullish
HDFC Bank Ltd.	727.20	-0.04%	-0.30	728.00	731.00	724.15	Sideways

The complete constituent list shows why Nifty Bank today managed to close higher even though not all stocks participated. The strongest upside move came from Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., which jumped 3.76%, making it the clear top performer of the day. Axis Bank Ltd. also posted a solid gain of 1.62%, providing another layer of support.

Among public sector names, Punjab National Bank, Bank Of Baroda, Canara Bank, State Bank Of India, and Union Bank Of India all ended higher. These moderate gains across several PSU banking names helped improve breadth and added stability to the index.

On the downside, AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. declined 1.34% and IndusInd Bank Ltd. fell 1.08%. IDFC First Bank Ltd., Yes Bank Ltd., and The Federal Bank Ltd. also closed lower. HDFC Bank Ltd. was nearly flat, down just 0.04%, which is notable because flat movement in a heavyweight can limit the magnitude of index upside even when other names rise.

Top Performer and Worst Performer

The top performer in Nifty Bank today was Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., up 3.76%. The worst performer was AU Small Finance Bank Ltd., down 1.34%.

Top Stocks Supporting Nifty Bank Today

Company	Price Change	% Change	Why It Helped the Index
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.	15.10	3.76%	Largest percentage gainer in the index and a major driver of positive sentiment.
Axis Bank Ltd.	20.00	1.62%	Strong absolute and percentage gain added meaningful support to the banking basket.
ICICI Bank Ltd.	7.30	0.51%	A positive move in a heavyweight stock strengthened index stability.
State Bank Of India	4.00	0.38%	Helped from the PSU banking side and reinforced the broader positive breadth.
Punjab National Bank	0.77	0.66%	Contributed to breadth improvement with a steady gain.

The rise in Nifty Bank today was led by a mix of private and public sector banking names. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. stood out sharply, and Axis Bank Ltd. added further momentum. ICICI Bank Ltd. and State Bank Of India strengthened the benchmark from the heavyweight side, which matters because gains in widely tracked leaders usually carry more influence on the index tone.

Even where the percentage gains were moderate, the presence of multiple advancing names improved the quality of the move. This is why a 0.47% rise in the index looks more credible than a session driven by a single outlier stock.

Top Drags on Nifty Bank Today

Company	Price Change	% Change	Why It Weighed on the Index
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.	-15.10	-1.34%	Sharpest fall among constituents, making it the biggest visible drag of the day.
IndusInd Bank Ltd.	-11.00	-1.08%	Notable decline from an established banking constituent limited broader upside.
IDFC First Bank Ltd.	-0.60	-0.71%	Weak close added to the count of declining stocks within the sector.
Yes Bank Ltd.	-0.12	-0.53%	Minor decline, but still part of the red side of market breadth.
The Federal Bank Ltd.	-1.65	-0.48%	Soft price action offset some of the strength seen elsewhere in the basket.
HDFC Bank Ltd.	-0.30	-0.04%	A flat-to-negative session in a heavyweight kept the overall index gain measured.

The draggers list shows that weakness was present in selected banks even as the index ended higher. AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. and IndusInd Bank Ltd. were the clearest pressure points. HDFC Bank Ltd. deserves special attention because even a small decline in a major banking heavyweight can temper the overall rise in Nifty Bank.

This split between strong winners and a few steady laggards explains why the index rose modestly rather than sharply. It also tells market participants to look beyond the headline gain and assess leadership quality within the sector.

Heavyweight and Most Active Stocks to Track

The stocks appearing prominently among the key tracked names for Nifty Bank today were HDFC Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., State Bank Of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., Punjab National Bank, Bank Of Baroda, Canara Bank, IndusInd Bank Ltd., and AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.

From an index behavior standpoint, the most important takeaway is the mix of outcomes among these leaders. ICICI Bank Ltd., State Bank Of India, Axis Bank Ltd., and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. were all positive, which gave the benchmark a strong enough foundation to close higher. HDFC Bank Ltd. was nearly flat, and that restrained the total upside. Meanwhile, declines in IndusInd Bank Ltd. and AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. kept the session mixed beneath the surface.

When heavyweight participation is positive but not unanimous, the sector usually posts a constructive yet controlled advance. That description fits Nifty Bank performance today quite well.

Price Structure and Practical Technical Interpretation

Based on available verified price data, the short-term structure for Nifty Bank today remains bullish. The index opened above the previous close, stayed positive for the session, and closed with gains. The ability to push toward 57,996.05 shows that buyers were willing to test higher levels.

The intraday low of 57,611.85 becomes an important reference point because it marks the lower end of the day’s defended zone. The opening area around 57,628.65 also acts as a useful near-term pivot, since the market built its positive move from that range. On the upside, the day’s high near 57,996.05 is the immediate level that capped the advance during the session.

In plain language, the market showed strength, but the 58,000 area behaved like a near-term ceiling during the day. If future sessions sustain above the intraday high zone, it would indicate stronger continuation. If the index slips below the day’s low, it would signal that the bullish intraday structure has weakened.

Because only verified price and breadth data are being used here, this technical read is intentionally focused on price behavior rather than indicator-based signals. Even so, price action itself offers useful clues: positive open, contained downside, higher intraday extension, and a green close together point to a favorable near-term tone.

What Today’s Move Says About the Banking Sector

The rise in Nifty Bank today suggests that buying interest in the banking sector remains active, especially in select leaders. This was not a broad risk-off day for banks. Instead, the sector showed resilience, and that resilience was visible in the balance between large private banks and PSU banks.

Another important takeaway is that the market did not rely entirely on one cluster. Private sector leadership came from Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., and ICICI Bank Ltd., while support from State Bank Of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank Of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Union Bank Of India improved participation on the public sector side.

At the same time, a few names remained under pressure. That means stock selection continues to matter inside Nifty Bank. A rising sector index does not automatically mean every banking stock is in a strong uptrend on the day.

Historical Context Using Available Session Data

Period	Value / Change
Today	57,783.75
Previous Close	57,514.20
Day Change	269.55
Day Change %	0.47%
Day Open	57,628.65
Day High	57,996.05
Day Low	57,611.85

Using the available session history, the key reference is the move from the previous close of 57,514.20 to the closing level of 57,783.75. That gain of 269.55 points confirms that banking stocks delivered a positive net impact on the day.

The relationship between the open, high, low, and close is equally useful. Since the open was above the previous close and the low stayed near the opening area, downside attempts remained limited. The eventual close below the day’s high indicates the rally met some resistance, but not enough to reverse sentiment.

What Investors and Traders Should Watch Next

For the next session, the most immediate things to watch are the day’s low of 57,611.85 and the day’s high of 57,996.05. These levels define the latest trading range and can help frame near-term expectations. A move above the high would suggest improving strength. A fall below the low would suggest weakening momentum.

It is also useful to monitor whether leadership remains concentrated in Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd., or whether HDFC Bank Ltd. joins the move more decisively. Because HDFC Bank Ltd. was almost flat today, stronger participation from it could materially influence future Nifty Bank performance.

On the weaker side, market participants may keep an eye on AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. and IndusInd Bank Ltd. If those stocks continue to underperform while heavyweight gainers hold firm, the sector can still remain positive but may continue to see mixed internal breadth. If the laggards stabilize and join the gainers, breadth could improve meaningfully.

In short, the next step for Nifty Bank depends on whether today’s positive structure broadens or remains selective. Breadth and heavyweight participation will likely remain the most useful indicators from the available verified data.

Key Takeaways

Nifty Bank today closed at 57,783.75, up 269.55 points or 0.47%.
The session trend was bullish, with the index opening above the previous close and testing 57,996.05 intraday.
Market breadth was positive: 8 stocks advanced and 6 declined.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. was the top performer, rising 3.76%.
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. was the worst performer, falling 1.34%.
Axis Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., and State Bank Of India added support from the leadership group.
HDFC Bank Ltd. was almost flat, which likely kept the overall index gain moderate.
The day’s low at 57,611.85 and high at 57,996.05 are key near-term reference levels.

Featured Snippet Style Answers

What is Nifty Bank?

Nifty Bank is a banking sector index that tracks the performance of major listed banking stocks in India. It is widely used to gauge the strength, weakness, and short-term direction of the banking segment within the broader equity market.

Why is Nifty Bank moving today?

Nifty Bank moved higher today because more constituents advanced than declined, and major support came from Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., and State Bank Of India. Positive breadth and gains in key banking leaders helped lift the index by 0.47%.

Which stock contributed the most to Nifty Bank today?

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. stood out as the strongest visible contributor today with a 3.76% rise. Axis Bank Ltd. also posted a strong gain, while ICICI Bank Ltd. and State Bank Of India supported the benchmark from the heavyweight side.

Which stock fell the most in Nifty Bank today?

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. was the biggest loser in Nifty Bank today, declining 1.34%. IndusInd Bank Ltd. was the next notable laggard, down 1.08%, which limited the overall upside of the sector index.

How many Nifty Bank stocks advanced today?

A total of 8 out of 14 Nifty Bank constituents advanced today, while 6 declined. That resulted in an advance-decline ratio of 1.33, indicating positive but not overwhelmingly strong market breadth within the sector.

Google AI Overview Style Summary

Nifty Bank today closed at 57,783.75, up 269.55 points or 0.47%, after opening above the previous close and testing an intraday high of 57,996.05. The move was supported by positive market breadth, with 8 advancing stocks and 6 declining stocks. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd. led the gains, while ICICI Bank Ltd. and State Bank Of India also added support. AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. and IndusInd Bank Ltd. were among the main drags. Investors may watch whether the index can move above the day’s high or slips below the day’s low in the next session, along with whether heavyweight participation broadens further.

Published on 26 August 2026 at 4:01 PM IST

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Nifty Bank index today?

Nifty Bank today closed at 57,783.75.

2. How much did Nifty Bank rise today?

Nifty Bank gained 269.55 points on the day.

3. What was the percentage change in Nifty Bank today?

The index rose 0.47% versus the previous close.

4. What was the opening value of Nifty Bank today?

Nifty Bank opened at 57,628.65.

5. What was the day high of Nifty Bank today?

The intraday high was 57,996.05.

6. What was the day low of Nifty Bank today?

The intraday low was 57,611.85.

7. Is Nifty Bank bullish or bearish today?

Based on available price action, the session trend was bullish because the index opened strong and closed in the green.

8. How many Nifty Bank stocks were in the green today?

Eight stocks advanced, which is 57.14% of the index constituents.

9. How many Nifty Bank stocks were in the red today?

Six stocks declined, representing 42.86% of the index constituents.

10. Which was the top gainer in Nifty Bank today?

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. was the top gainer, up 3.76%.

11. Which was the top loser in Nifty Bank today?

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. was the top loser, down 1.34%.

12. What levels should traders watch in Nifty Bank next?

From the latest session structure, traders may watch 57,611.85 on the downside and 57,996.05 on the upside as immediate reference levels.

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.