Bank Nifty Rises 0.33% on Dec 22; IndusInd Bank, IDFC First & More Gains

The banking sector traded with a positive bias on Monday, with the Bank Nifty index gaining 192.15 points, or 0.33%, to trade around 59,261.35 as of 11:07 IST on December 22, 2025. Market breadth within the index remained supportive, with nine stocks advancing, three declining, and no unchanged constituents.

Bank Nifty Performance

Bank Nifty opened at 59,224.75 and moved within a range of 59,155.50 to 59,371.20 during early trade. The index traded above its previous close of 59,069.20, supported by steady participation and strong turnover of over 40.9 crore shares, translating into a traded value of ₹1,687.44 crore. Despite remaining below its 52-week high of 60,114.30, the index has held firm near recent levels.

Top Gainers Support the Index

IndusInd Bank emerged as a key contributor, rising 1.91% to ₹860.85 after touching an intraday high of ₹862.80. IDFC First Bank also saw healthy buying, gaining 1.15% to ₹85.65, aided by strong volumes. Federal Bank added 0.93% to trade at ₹270.35, while Punjab National Bank edged up 0.73% to ₹120.69.

Mixed Trend Among Heavyweights

ICICI Bank traded higher at ₹1,363.80, up ₹9.70 from its previous close, providing stability to the index. However, some heavyweight stocks witnessed pressure. Axis Bank slipped 0.18% to ₹1,228.40, while State Bank of India declined 0.55% to ₹974.95 after failing to sustain above the ₹980 mark. AU Small Finance Bank was the top loser, falling 1.17% to ₹973.60.

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Conclusion

Bank Nifty’s gains on Monday highlight resilience in the banking sector despite profit booking in select stocks. Strength in private lenders like IndusInd Bank and IDFC First helped offset weakness in SBI and Axis Bank, keeping the index comfortably in the green during mid-session trade.

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