Nifty Bank Today: Close, Breadth, Gainers and Analysis

Q: Which Nifty Bank stocks saw the most trading activity today?

Among the actively traded names were HDFC Bank Ltd. , Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. , ICICI Bank Ltd. , Axis Bank Ltd. , and Yes Bank Ltd. , reflecting strong interest across key banking counters.

Updated: 13 Oct 2026 • 4:05 pm

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Nifty Bank Today: Close, Breadth, Gainers and Analysis

Nifty Bank today closed higher and outperformed several key benchmarks within the broader sector pack. The index ended the session at 55,481.05, up 563.05 points or 1.03%, supported by a strong advance-decline profile and broad participation across private and public sector banking stocks.

For users tracking Nifty Bank today, the most important takeaway is that gains were not limited to one or two names. Twelve of the 14 constituents ended in the green, while only two stocks declined, giving the banking index a firm bullish tone into the close.

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Sector Index Snapshot

Metric	Value
Index	Nifty Bank
Closing Value	55,481.05
Absolute Change	+563.05
Percentage Change	+1.03%
Opening Value	54,907.55
Previous Close	54,918.00
Day High	55,551.75
Day Low	54,735.95
Market Status	Closed
Last Updated	13 October 2026 at 4:00:00 PM IST
Market Trend	Bullish

Nifty Bank spent the day in positive territory and closed near the upper end of its daily range, which is generally a constructive sign. The index opened at 54,907.55, dipped to an intraday low of 54,735.95, and then recovered strongly to hit 55,551.75 before ending at 55,481.05.

This intraday pattern matters because it shows buyers were willing to absorb early weakness and push the index back up. A close above both the opening level and the previous close suggests that sentiment improved as the session progressed. In plain language, banks broadly attracted buying interest through the day rather than fading after an early rise.

The 1.03% move also stands out because banking is one of the most closely watched market segments in India. When a large banking index posts a broad-based rise, traders often read it as a sign of improving risk appetite inside financials, especially when both private banks and PSU banks participate together.

Quick Summary

Nifty Bank closed at 55,481.05, up 563.05 points or 1.03%, after trading in a wide but upward-biased range. The move was driven by broad constituent participation, with 12 of 14 stocks advancing and strong gains from names such as IndusInd Bank Ltd., Yes Bank Ltd., Canara Bank, State Bank Of India, and ICICI Bank Ltd..

The day’s breadth was a key positive, with 85.71% of constituents ending in the green and an advance-decline ratio of 6.0. The main laggards were Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and IDFC First Bank Ltd., but their declines were not enough to offset the wider strength across the index.

Compared with other tracked sector indices, Nifty Bank delivered a solid gain but trailed Nifty Financial Services, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and especially Nifty IT. Investors should now watch whether the index can sustain closes near the day’s upper range and whether the broad participation seen today continues in the next session.

Why Nifty Bank Moved Higher Today

The strongest and clearest explanation for today’s rise is internal market action within the index itself. Nifty Bank advanced because a large majority of its constituents closed higher, and several major banking names posted gains of more than 1%. That combination created enough aggregate upside to lift the entire index by more than 560 points.

The top percentage gainer was IndusInd Bank Ltd., which rose 2.85% to 877.35. It was followed by Yes Bank Ltd. at 2.01%, Canara Bank at 1.74%, State Bank Of India at 1.70%, and ICICI Bank Ltd. at 1.51%. When several liquid banking stocks rise together, the index naturally trends upward.

The gains were also broad across ownership categories and business models. Private lenders such as ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., and AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. participated. PSU names like State Bank Of India, Canara Bank, Bank Of Baroda, Union Bank Of India, and Punjab National Bank also ended positive. That makes the rally broader and more meaningful than a narrow move concentrated in one pocket.

Another notable feature was the index’s closing behavior. Nifty Bank ended near the top of its intraday range, rather than giving up gains into the close. That usually indicates that buyers remained active until the end of the session and that intraday sentiment stayed constructive.

On the other side, the weakness was limited and concentrated in only two stocks: Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and IDFC First Bank Ltd.. Because the declines were relatively contained and the number of gainers was much larger, the broader index direction remained firmly positive.

Market Breadth

Breadth Metric	Value
Advancing Stocks	12
Declining Stocks	2
Unchanged Stocks	0
Advance-Decline Ratio	6.00
Stocks in Green	85.71%
Stocks in Red	14.29%

Market breadth was one of the strongest aspects of today’s Nifty Bank performance. Out of 14 constituents, 12 advanced and only two declined. That gives an advance-decline ratio of 6.0, which is a very healthy reading for a sector index.

Why does this matter? A positive index move can sometimes be misleading if it is driven by just one or two large stocks. Today’s breadth suggests the opposite. The gains were spread across most of the banking universe inside the index, indicating a wider improvement in sentiment rather than a single-stock effect.

With 85.71% of constituents closing in the green, the structure of the move looks supportive. Such readings often point to a session where participation was strong and buyers were active in multiple counters across the sector. For market watchers, this is generally a more durable signal than a headline index gain with weak internals.

Complete Constituent Performance

Company	CMP	Today's %	Today's Change	Volume	Trend
IndusInd Bank Ltd.	877.35	2.85%	24.35	5,256,144	Positive
Yes Bank Ltd.	20.85	2.01%	0.41	63,984,257	Positive
Canara Bank	120.44	1.74%	2.06	13,154,909	Positive
State Bank Of India	957.00	1.70%	16.00	7,120,906	Positive
ICICI Bank Ltd.	1,360.20	1.51%	20.20	5,765,182	Positive
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.	991.50	1.46%	14.30	1,202,606	Positive
HDFC Bank Ltd.	714.00	1.29%	9.10	18,838,639	Positive
Bank Of Baroda	238.43	1.29%	3.03	3,889,036	Positive
Axis Bank Ltd.	1,268.40	1.23%	15.40	5,526,414	Positive
Union Bank Of India	172.22	0.52%	0.89	11,744,148	Positive
Punjab National Bank	116.55	0.47%	0.55	11,211,261	Positive
The Federal Bank Ltd.	329.50	0.40%	1.30	2,725,301	Positive
IDFC First Bank Ltd.	78.83	-0.77%	-0.61	9,780,105	Negative
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.	439.00	-0.99%	-4.40	20,932,745	Negative

The table shows a broad spread of gains, with only two stocks ending lower. The top performer was IndusInd Bank Ltd., up 2.85%, while the weakest stock was Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., down 0.99%.

There are two useful ways to read this table. First, the distribution of returns was positive across the board, with many names posting gains above 1%. Second, activity was healthy in several stocks, including Yes Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Canara Bank, and Union Bank Of India.

That mix of price gains and participation helps explain why the index close was strong. It was not just a low-volume drift higher; several major counters saw meaningful trading interest during the session.

Top Gainers in Nifty Bank

Company	Price Change	% Change	Comment
IndusInd Bank Ltd.	24.35	2.85%	Strongest percentage gainer in the index and a clear leader for the day.
Yes Bank Ltd.	0.41	2.01%	Sharp percentage gain with the highest traded volume among constituents.
Canara Bank	2.06	1.74%	Helped support PSU bank sentiment inside the index.
State Bank Of India	16.00	1.70%	Solid move higher from one of the key banking names in the pack.
ICICI Bank Ltd.	20.20	1.51%	Added important support to the benchmark banking index.

The biggest positive driver in percentage terms was IndusInd Bank Ltd.. A near 3% gain in a banking constituent is meaningful because it contributes not only to index strength but also to broader sector sentiment.

Yes Bank Ltd. also stood out. While its absolute price is lower, it recorded the highest traded volume in the index at 63,984,257 shares and still closed up 2.01%. That combination of price strength and volume often catches market attention.

The broader support from State Bank Of India, ICICI Bank Ltd., and Canara Bank helped ensure that the index gain was not dependent on just one stock. This makes the day’s upside look healthier from a market structure perspective.

Top Draggers

Company	Price Change	% Change	Comment
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.	-4.40	-0.99%	Weakest stock in the index and the main source of downside pressure.
IDFC First Bank Ltd.	-0.61	-0.77%	Second decliner, but the fall remained limited versus the wider sector strength.

Only two stocks ended lower, which underlines how narrow the drag on Nifty Bank really was. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. fell 0.99% and was the weakest constituent by percentage change. It also saw strong trading activity with volume of 20,932,745 shares.

IDFC First Bank Ltd. declined 0.77%, but the damage was modest in the context of the overall index move. Since the rest of the sector was largely positive, these two drags were not enough to alter the bullish tone of the session.

Sector Performance Comparison

Index	Close	Change	% Change	Comparison vs Nifty Bank
Nifty IT	29,830.10	1,480.50	5.22%	Outperformed
Nifty Financial Services	25,228.55	362.20	1.46%	Outperformed
Nifty FMCG	44,731.15	617.75	1.40%	Outperformed
Nifty Auto	25,391.85	307.45	1.23%	Outperformed
Nifty Metal	12,088.25	137.10	1.15%	Outperformed
Nifty Bank	55,481.05	563.05	1.03%	Base Index
Nifty Mid Select	13,761.95	127.95	0.94%	Underperformed Nifty Bank
Nifty Pharma	26,075.00	-3.85	-0.01%	Underperformed Nifty Bank

Nifty Bank delivered a strong positive session, but it was not the day’s best-performing sector. Nifty IT surged 5.22%, well ahead of the rest of the pack. Nifty Financial Services, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Metal also posted slightly stronger percentage gains than Nifty Bank.

That said, Nifty Bank still outperformed Nifty Mid Select and Nifty Pharma. This is important for interpretation. The index was not the market leader, but it remained a clear participant in the broader risk-on tone across sectors.

From a relative-strength perspective, this places banking in the upper half of the day’s sector performance table. It suggests healthy institutional and trading interest in the space, even if the sharpest momentum was concentrated elsewhere.

Trading Activity and Participation

Several banking names saw notable turnover and volume, which adds another layer to the day’s analysis. Among the actively traded stocks were HDFC Bank Ltd., Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., and State Bank Of India.

HDFC Bank Ltd. recorded turnover of 1,345.08 crore, the highest among the named active stocks, while Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. traded 20,932,745 shares. Yes Bank Ltd. logged the largest share volume at 63,984,257, alongside a 2.01% gain.

High activity with positive closing performance in multiple names typically reflects stronger participation from market participants. It also suggests that the rise in Nifty Bank was supported by active buying and rotation within the sector rather than passive drift.

Short-Term Price Structure

The index opened almost flat versus the previous close, dipped in early trade, and then moved steadily higher to finish near the day’s high zone. In market structure terms, that is a constructive pattern because it reflects intraday recovery followed by retention of gains into the close.

The day’s range ran from 54,735.95 to 55,551.75, a spread of 815.80 points. A close at 55,481.05 places the index much closer to the upper bound than the lower bound. This suggests that the final phase of the session remained favorable for buyers.

Without extending into unsupported technical indicators, the practical takeaway is straightforward: the session ended with bullish short-term price behavior. If traders are assessing immediate tone, they would note the higher close, the broad breadth, and the near-high finish as encouraging signals.

Historical Performance of Constituents

Looking beyond one session, the return profile across Nifty Bank constituents shows a mixed but informative picture. On a one-month basis, several names remain under pressure despite today’s bounce. For example, IndusInd Bank Ltd. is down 8.27% over one month, Yes Bank Ltd. is down 9.62%, and IDFC First Bank Ltd. is down 7.04%.

Over three months, weakness is still visible in a number of major names. HDFC Bank Ltd. shows -12.71%, IndusInd Bank Ltd. -13.38%, and State Bank Of India -7.71%. That context tells readers that today’s positive move is meaningful, but it also comes after varied medium-term performance across constituents.

On a six-month basis, the picture becomes more balanced. IDFC First Bank Ltd. is up 21.54%, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. is up 18.04%, and The Federal Bank Ltd. is up 14.33%. Others, including HDFC Bank Ltd., Canara Bank, and Bank Of Baroda, remain negative over the same period.

The one-year view also shows dispersion. The Federal Bank Ltd. has returned 54.68%, AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. 29.25%, and Union Bank Of India 26.73%, while HDFC Bank Ltd. shows -26.92% and Yes Bank Ltd. shows -13.23%.

This return spread matters because it highlights that Nifty Bank is not a one-theme index. Different banking stocks are moving on different time horizons, and today’s broad gain may matter differently depending on whether an investor is looking at short-term momentum or longer holding periods.

What Investors Should Watch Next

After a broad-based up day, the next key variable is follow-through. If Nifty Bank can hold near the upper end of today’s range in the next session, it would suggest that buyers are still in control. If gains fade quickly, then today’s strength may be treated more as a relief move than the start of a stronger near-term stretch.

Investors should also watch whether breadth remains supportive. Today, 12 out of 14 constituents advanced. If that level of participation continues, it would strengthen the bullish read. If the index keeps rising while breadth weakens, the move would become narrower and less convincing.

At the stock level, attention is likely to remain on the names that led today’s gains, including IndusInd Bank Ltd., Yes Bank Ltd., Canara Bank, State Bank Of India, and ICICI Bank Ltd.. Market participants typically monitor whether leaders continue to build on gains or start to cool off.

On the downside, traders may keep an eye on Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and IDFC First Bank Ltd. after they bucked the broader positive trend. If these stocks stabilize while the rest of the group remains firm, overall sector tone could stay constructive.

Key Takeaways

Nifty Bank closed at 55,481.05, up 563.05 points or 1.03%.
The index showed bullish short-term tone by closing near the day’s high.
Market breadth was strong, with 12 gainers and only two losers.
IndusInd Bank Ltd. was the top performer, while Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. was the weakest stock.
Compared with other tracked sector indices, Nifty Bank performed well but did not lead the pack.
Participation from both private and PSU banking names made the move broader and more credible.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How did Nifty Bank close today?

Nifty Bank closed at 55,481.05 on 13 October 2026. The index gained 563.05 points, or 1.03%, versus the previous close of 54,918.00, indicating a positive session for the banking sector.

2. Why did Nifty Bank rise today?

Nifty Bank rose because gains were broad across the index. Twelve of the 14 constituents ended higher, and several key banking stocks posted gains above 1%, which collectively pushed the sector index upward.

3. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Bank today?

IndusInd Bank Ltd. was the top gainer in Nifty Bank today. It closed at 877.35, up 24.35 points or 2.85%, making it the strongest performer among all index constituents.

4. Which stock was the top loser in Nifty Bank today?

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. was the top loser in Nifty Bank today. It ended at 439.00, down 4.40 points or 0.99%, making it the weakest stock in the index.

5. What was the market breadth of Nifty Bank today?

Nifty Bank had strong breadth today, with 12 advancing stocks, two declining stocks, and no unchanged stocks. That translates into an advance-decline ratio of 6.0, showing broad participation in the rally.

6. What does today’s Nifty Bank breadth indicate?

The breadth indicates that the rise was broad-based rather than driven by only a few stocks. With 85.71% of constituents closing in the green, the index move appears healthier and more widely supported.

7. How did Nifty Bank perform compared with other sector indices?

Nifty Bank gained 1.03%, which was a solid performance but not the strongest among tracked sectors. It underperformed Nifty IT, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Metal, while outperforming Nifty Mid Select and Nifty Pharma.

8. Which Nifty Bank stocks saw the most trading activity today?

Among the actively traded names were HDFC Bank Ltd., Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., and Yes Bank Ltd., reflecting strong interest across key banking counters.

9. What does Nifty Bank track?

Nifty Bank tracks the performance of major listed banking stocks in India. It gives investors and traders a quick view of how the banking segment is performing relative to the broader market.

10. How many stocks are in Nifty Bank and what should investors watch next?

Nifty Bank has 14 constituents in this update. Investors should watch whether the index sustains gains near the day’s upper range and whether strong breadth continues across both private and public sector banking names.

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.