Nifty Bank Today: Index Falls 0.47% to 57,509.95

Updated: 27 Aug 2026 • 4:21 pm

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Nifty Bank Today: Index Falls 0.47% to 57,509.95

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty Bank ended 273.80 points lower, down 0.47%, at 57,509.95 against its previous close of 57,783.75.
The index opened at 57,985.00, rose to an intraday high of 58,012.40 and finished at its day low of 57,509.95.
Breadth was negative: 11 of 14 displayed banking stocks declined, while three advanced and none were unchanged.
HDFC Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and Union Bank of India were among the sharper losers, while Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank ended higher. The next-session focus remains on whether this split within banking stocks persists.

In this closing-bell wrap for 27 August 2026, nifty bank today reflects a softer end to the session, with the index settling below its previous close and at the bottom of its intraday range. Data in this update is as of 27 August 2026 at 4:15:00 PM IST.

Nifty Bank today: end-of-session sector wrap

Nifty Bank closed at 57,509.95, down 273.80 points or 0.47% from 57,783.75. The move placed the banking index among the weaker configured sector indices in the session. The index began above the previous close at 57,985.00 and briefly extended to 58,012.40 before moving lower through the day.

The closing level is notable because it matched the session low. That is an observation of where the index finished within the day’s range, rather than an indication of what may happen next. For market participants following nifty bank today, the session showed that early strength did not hold into the close.

Price snapshot

Metric	Level	Session reading
Previous close	57,783.75	Reference level for the day
Open	57,985.00	Started above the previous close
Day high	58,012.40	Highest level reached during the session
Day low	57,509.95	Lowest level reached during the session
Close/LTP	57,509.95	Down 273.80 points, or 0.47%

The distance between the day high and day low was 502.45 points. Nifty Bank’s finish at 57,509.95 was 273.80 points below the previous close and 475.05 points below the day high. The opening level was 201.25 points above the eventual close, illustrating the change in the index’s position over the session.

Sector ranking

Nifty Bank was the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices tracked in this update. Its 0.47% decline matched the percentage fall in Nifty FMCG, while Nifty Metal fell 0.86%. Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Auto each declined 0.40%, and Nifty IT was lower by 0.32%. Nifty Pharma advanced 0.84%, while Nifty Mid Select was marginally higher by 0.01%.

This ranking is based on the session percentage move of the configured indices. It provides useful context for the day’s relative sector performance, while the index’s own close, range and constituent breadth remain the central readings for banking-market participants.

Constituent breadth

Participation within the displayed Nifty Bank basket was tilted lower. Eleven stocks declined and three gained, producing an advance-decline ratio of 0.27. There were no unchanged stocks among the 14 displayed names. The breadth reading aligns with the index’s negative close and shows that the weakness was spread across a majority of the tracked banking stocks.

The three gainers offered some counterbalance, but they were outnumbered by decliners. This contrast matters because an index can move lower even when select large banking names advance; the breadth data helps show the wider distribution of daily price changes.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

Among the named heavyweight stocks, HDFC Bank fell 2.23% to ₹711.00, while State Bank of India declined 0.87% to ₹1,042.90. In contrast, ICICI Bank rose 0.91% to ₹1,443.00, Kotak Mahindra Bank gained 1.80% to ₹424.20 and Axis Bank edged up 0.08% to ₹1,256.00.

The same set of names featured among the supplied active-stock list. Their mixed moves stood against the broader negative breadth: gains in ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank coincided with declines across most of the displayed banking basket. HDFC Bank’s 2.23% fall was the largest percentage decline among the named stocks highlighted here.

Key Nifty Bank stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
HDFC Bank	₹711.00, down 2.23%	It was the steepest percentage loser among the listed key names.
AU Small Finance Bank	₹1,091.00, down 2.02%	It was another notable decliner in a session with negative breadth.
Kotak Mahindra Bank	₹424.20, up 1.80%	It was the strongest percentage gainer in the displayed basket.
ICICI Bank	₹1,443.00, up 0.91%	Its positive close contrasted with the index’s decline.
State Bank of India	₹1,042.90, down 0.87%	It ended at its intraday low of ₹1,042.90.

Biggest positive movers

Kotak Mahindra Bank led the gainers, rising ₹7.50 or 1.80% to ₹424.20 after trading between ₹415.00 and ₹427.70. ICICI Bank added ₹13.00 or 0.91% to ₹1,443.00, with its day range at ₹1,433.10 to ₹1,453.80. Axis Bank advanced ₹1.00 or 0.08% to ₹1,256.00. These three positive closes accounted for the displayed advancers.

Biggest negative movers

HDFC Bank declined ₹16.20 or 2.23% to ₹711.00, ending close to its intraday low of ₹710.00. AU Small Finance Bank fell ₹22.50 or 2.02% to ₹1,091.00. Union Bank of India lost ₹3.02 or 1.61% to ₹184.50, Punjab National Bank slipped 1.11% to ₹115.40, and Canara Bank declined 1.01% to ₹128.14. These moves capture the more pronounced losses within the displayed basket.

Stocks to watch next session

The next session’s watchlist can include HDFC Bank after its 2.23% fall and close near the day low, AU Small Finance Bank after a 2.02% decline, and Union Bank of India after a 1.61% fall. On the positive side, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank merit attention following their gains against the broader sector move. Axis Bank, which ended marginally higher, also remains relevant to the banking-index reading.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence in the session was the presence of three advancers despite the index’s decline. Kotak Mahindra Bank rose 1.80%, ICICI Bank gained 0.91% and Axis Bank closed 0.08% higher. Nifty Bank also opened above its previous close and touched 58,012.40 during the day, demonstrating that the index traded at higher levels before the late-session position.

These datapoints show selective strength within the sector. They do not offset the negative index close or broader declining breadth, but they establish that the session was not uniformly weak across every displayed banking stock.

The cautious case

The cautious reading comes from the index closing 0.47% lower at its intraday low, combined with 11 decliners among 14 displayed stocks. HDFC Bank and AU Small Finance Bank each fell by more than 2%, while several other banks, including Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank and State Bank of India, also closed lower.

Nifty Bank’s move from an opening level of 57,985.00 to a close of 57,509.95 underscores the weaker end-of-session position. The next session’s price action and the balance between advancers and decliners will provide the next direct read on whether this breadth pattern changes.

Univest Insights

The closing picture for nifty bank today is defined by a 273.80-point decline, a close at 57,509.95 and a session range spanning 58,012.40 to 57,509.95. The index ended below its previous close of 57,783.75 after opening above that reference level.

At stock level, the session showed clear divergence. Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank recorded meaningful gains, whereas HDFC Bank and AU Small Finance Bank posted the sharpest percentage losses among the highlighted names. This difference is important when reading an index-level decline alongside individual stock performance.

Broader participation remained tilted to the downside, with 11 decliners against three advancers. Readers can track the sector through the Nifty Bank screener and follow the wider market dashboard at Univest Market View.

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Published on 27 August 2026 at 4:20 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty Bank today?

Nifty Bank closed at 57,509.95 on 27 August 2026, down 273.80 points or 0.47% from 57,783.75.

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

The index recorded a day high of 58,012.40 and a day low of 57,509.95.

How did Nifty Bank open?

Nifty Bank opened at 57,985.00, above its previous close of 57,783.75.

How was breadth in the Nifty Bank basket?

Of 14 displayed stocks, three advanced and 11 declined, while none were unchanged.

Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Bank?

Kotak Mahindra Bank gained 1.80%, ICICI Bank rose 0.91%, and Axis Bank added 0.08%.

Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty Bank?

HDFC Bank fell 2.23%, AU Small Finance Bank declined 2.02%, and Union Bank of India lost 1.61%.

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.