Nifty Bank Today: Index Ends at 54,925.70, Down 0.09%

Updated: 22 Oct 2026 • 4:18 pm

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Nifty Bank Today: Index Ends at 54,925.70, Down 0.09%

Nifty Bank today closed marginally lower on 22 October 2026, but its relative showing placed it second among India’s NSE sector indices for the session. The index ended at 54,925.70, down 51.20 points or 0.09% from the previous close of 54,976.90. This end-of-session wrap reflects prices recorded at 4:15 PM IST.

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty Bank ended at 54,925.70, a decline of 0.09% or 51.20 points from 54,976.90.
The index moved between 54,459.35 and 55,134.45 during the session, after opening at 54,734.45.
Breadth was mildly positive: seven banking stocks advanced, six declined and one was unchanged.
Federal Bank, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India gained, while Yes Bank and HDFC Bank were the largest percentage decliners. The next session will test whether the broader positive breadth can be sustained.

Nifty Bank today: a marginal decline with relatively firm positioning

Nifty Bank today finished 0.09% below its previous close, a contained move in an otherwise mixed sectoral session. The index started below the prior close, rose to an intraday high of 55,134.45 and later traded as low as 54,459.35 before settling at 54,925.70.

Although the closing change was negative, Nifty Bank ranked second on the session’s sector-index performance table. That positioning reflects a smaller decline than most other indices in the comparison, with only Nifty Pharma closing in positive territory.

Price snapshot

The closing level of 54,925.70 compared with the previous close of 54,976.90, producing a 51.20-point fall. The day’s 675.10-point range between 54,459.35 and 55,134.45 showed that the index traded on both sides of its opening level of 54,734.45. Its close was 208.95 points below the day’s high and 466.35 points above the day’s low.

For readers tracking the banking space through Univest Market View, the narrow closing loss alongside a wider intraday range is the key session-level observation.

Sector ranking

Nifty Bank was selected as the second top gaining sector index based on its relative session ranking. While it closed marginally lower, its 0.09% decline was the second-best result across the full group of indices tracked for this comparison. Ordered from the strongest gain to the steepest fall, the session stood as follows:

Nifty Pharma: up 0.12%.
Nifty Bank: down 0.09%.
Nifty Financial Services: down 0.14%.
Nifty Mid Select: down 0.39%.
Nifty Metal: down 0.52%.
Nifty Auto: down 0.73%.
Nifty IT: down 1.05%.
Nifty FMCG: down 1.41%.

This comparison puts the banking index’s finish in context: it was not an absolute gain, but it showed relative resilience against the wider set of sector indices.

Constituent breadth

The breadth reading was slightly constructive despite the index’s small decline. Seven Nifty Bank stocks ended higher, six ended lower and Punjab National Bank was unchanged. The advance-decline ratio was 1.17, meaning gainers modestly outnumbered decliners.

That split indicates participation on the positive side across the index’s stocks, even as individual declines in key names kept the headline index just below the previous close. Breadth and the index level pointed in different directions at the close, making both measures relevant for the next session.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The heavyweight picture was mixed. HDFC Bank fell 1.82% to ₹694.05, while ICICI Bank rose 0.97% to ₹1,398.50 and State Bank of India added 0.73% to ₹970. Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped 0.18%, whereas Axis Bank gained 0.17%.

The same group featured among the session’s actively tracked banking names, underscoring the divergence within larger stocks. ICICI Bank and State Bank of India ended close to their intraday highs, while HDFC Bank closed above its intraday low of ₹689.10 but below its opening price of ₹701.45.

Key Nifty Bank stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Federal Bank	+1.10% to ₹347.80	It was the strongest percentage gainer among the highlighted banking stocks.
ICICI Bank	+0.97% to ₹1,398.50	Its advance offered positive support within the heavyweight group.
State Bank of India	+0.73% to ₹970	The stock closed near its day high of ₹970.90.
HDFC Bank	-1.82% to ₹694.05	It was among the sharpest falls in the index and weighed against broader positive breadth.
Yes Bank	-2.19% to ₹16.05	It was the session’s largest percentage decliner among Nifty Bank stocks.

Biggest positive movers

Federal Bank led the gainers with a 1.10% rise to ₹347.80. ICICI Bank followed with a 0.97% gain, while State Bank of India advanced 0.73%. Union Bank of India rose 0.47% to ₹182.85 and Canara Bank added 0.28% to ₹120.94. These gains contributed to the positive breadth reading across the banking index.

Biggest negative movers

Yes Bank fell 2.19% to ₹16.05, closing at its day low. HDFC Bank declined 1.82% to ₹694.05. Bank of Baroda eased 0.40%, IDFC First Bank lost 0.23%, and Kotak Mahindra Bank was lower by 0.18%. The scale of the declines in Yes Bank and HDFC Bank contrasted with advances across several other banking stocks.

Stocks to watch next session

Federal Bank, after its 1.10% advance to ₹347.80.
ICICI Bank, which closed at ₹1,398.50 after touching ₹1,400 during the day.
State Bank of India, which ended at ₹970 against a day high of ₹970.90.
HDFC Bank, following its 1.82% decline to ₹694.05.
Yes Bank, after closing at its intraday low of ₹16.05.
Axis Bank, which added 0.17% to ₹1,212.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence lies in the breadth data and relative sector positioning. More Nifty Bank stocks advanced than declined, and the index’s 0.09% fall was smaller than the declines recorded by Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Mid Select, Nifty Metal, Nifty Auto, Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG.

Positive moves in Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Union Bank of India and Canara Bank also showed that gains were distributed across multiple banking names. ICICI Bank and State Bank of India finishing near their day highs added to that constructive price observation.

The cautious case

The index still closed below both its previous close and its intraday high. HDFC Bank’s 1.82% decline and Yes Bank’s 2.19% fall were notable counterweights to the broader positive breadth. The index also moved across a sizeable intraday range before ending lower.

Accordingly, the next session’s reading will depend on whether the positive participation among gainers continues and whether the larger declining names stabilise. These are observations from the closing prices, not forecasts.

Univest Insights

Nifty Bank today offered a measured relative performance rather than a broad-based index advance. Its second-place sector ranking came from limiting losses better than most peers, even though Nifty Pharma was the only index in the comparison to finish higher.

The session also showed a split between breadth and the benchmark’s close. Seven gainers against six decliners suggest modestly wider positive participation, while the 0.09% index decline confirms that the aggregate result remained slightly negative.

Within major banking names, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India advanced, while HDFC Bank declined. That divergence helps explain why stock-specific moves remained important even as sector breadth leaned positive.

In the next session, watch whether Nifty Bank holds near 54,925.70 and whether the 7-to-6 positive breadth reading persists.

Published on 22 October 2026 at 4:16 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty Bank today?

Nifty Bank closed at 54,925.70 on 22 October 2026, down 51.20 points or 0.09%.

What was the previous close for Nifty Bank?

The previous close was 54,976.90.

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

The index recorded a day high of 55,134.45 and a day low of 54,459.35.

How was Nifty Bank breadth at the close?

Seven stocks advanced, six declined and one stock was unchanged.

Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Bank?

Federal Bank, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India were the leading gainers among the highlighted stocks.

Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Bank?

Yes Bank fell 2.19%, followed by HDFC Bank, which declined 1.82%.

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.