BANK NIFTY Index Sees Decline as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank Lead the Fall on August 19, 2026

On August 19, 2026, as of 1:43 PM, The BANK NIFTY index was trading at 57,101.90, down by 160.5 points or 0.28%.  

This drop was due to several other banks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank in the index which are experiencing a fall in the price. 

BANK NIFTY Index Performance 

BANK NIFTY index opened at 57,260.65, the trading range was between a high of 57,356.85 and a low of 57,001.75. Currently the last trading price was at 57,101.90.  

The index got declined by 160.5 points, almost marking a 0.28% decline from the previous close of 57,262.40.  

Also the trading volume was 9,54,78,963 shares, with a total value of ₹3,294.73 crore. 

Performance of Major Banks 

HDFC Bank got opened at ₹724 and last traded at ₹719.6, witnessed a decrease of ₹3.4 or 0.47%.  

Also ICICI Bank also saw a decline, last traded at ₹1,394.40, down by ₹17.6 or 1.25%. State Bank of India (SBIN) last traded at ₹1,048.20, shows a decrease of ₹4.8 or 0.46%. 

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Other Banks' Performance 

Apart from the above banks, Axis Bank's share price declined by ₹15.3 or 1.23%, and its last traded price was at ₹1,227.70.  

Also, Kotak Mahindra Bank gained ₹3.2 or 0.83%, with last traded price at ₹390.85.  

Union Bank and Bank of Baroda have experienced minor gains,trading at ₹185.75 and ₹244.5, respectively. 

Broader Market Impact 

The 52-week high and low for the BANK NIFTY index are at 61,764.85 and 49,954.85, respectively. Over the past 30 days, the index has decreased by 2.43%, while it has increased by 2.21% over the past year.  

Out of 14 stocks in the index there were 8 stocks which had gained and 6 other stocks declined. 

Conclusion 

The BANK NIFTY index last traded at 57,101.90, down by 160.5 points or 0.28%. Major banks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank saw declines, contributing to the overall negative market sentiment. The index's 30-day change was -2.43%, while the 365-day change was 2.21%. 

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