Nifty Bank Index comprises of the largest and most liquid Indian banking stocks. It offers market intermediaries and investors with a benchmark to capture the performance of Indian banks on the capital market.
At 9:54 AM, the Bank Nifty index was trading at 56,656.10, showing an uptick of 373.10 points, or 0.66%. Let’s delve into its performance.
The leading companies by weightage in the Bank Nifty are primarily private sector banks, reinforcing their dominance in the index. Here's a table showing the top constituents by weightage:
| Company's Name | Weight(%) |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | 28.17 |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | 25.23 |
| State Bank of India | 8.72 |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | 8.40 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | 8.36 |
Source: NSE
The sectoral distribution within the Bank Nifty is heavily skewed towards Private Sector Banks, which account for a substantial 80.05% of the index. Public Sector Banks represent 17.01%, while "Other Bank" categories make up the remaining 2.94%.
Here is a breakdown of the top gainers and losers on the index:
| Symbol | LTP | %Change |
| ICICIBANK | 1,460.00 | 2.40 |
| HDFCBANK | 2,001.00 | 2.23 |
| KOTAKBANK | 2,162.90 | 1.05 |
| IDFCFIRSTB | 73.25 | 0.22 |
Source: NSE
| Symbol | LTP | %Change |
| AUBANK | 738.50 | -7.10 |
| INDUSINDBK | 841.50 | -3.28 |
| CANBK | 112.78 | -1.46 |
| PNB | 111.90 | -1.28 |
| BANKBARODA | 241.75 | -1.21 |
Source: NSE
The Bank Nifty index has shown steady growth recently. In the last one year, it has delivered a a total return of 10.28%. Since the beginning of this year, the performance has been even stronger, with a price return of 12.69% and a total return of 13.22%. The slightly higher total return reflects the added benefit of dividends along with price gains, giving a more complete view of investor earnings.
Bank Nifty continues to be a strong indicator of the Indian banking sector's health, led mainly by private sector banks. With solid returns over the past year and this year so far, it offers investors a reliable opportunity to benefit from banking sector growth. If you’re planning to invest, make sure your demat account is ready and updated to smoothly buy or sell these stocks.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
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Published on: Jul 21, 2025, 10:20 AM IST
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