Nifty Bank Index Rises 0.76% to 58,140, Led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI

The Nifty Bank Index tracks the performance of India’s largest and most liquid banking stocks. It serves as a key benchmark for investors, fund managers, and financial intermediaries to measure the performance of Indian banks in the capital market. The index is widely used for launching index funds, ETFs, and structured investment products, helping investors mirror the performance of the banking sector.

Nifty Bank Performance as of October 27, 2025

The Nifty Bank Index rose 0.76% to ₹58,140.20, gaining 440.60 points from its previous close of ₹57,699.60. The day’s trading range was between ₹57,652.75 and ₹58,147.20, marking another strong session for banking stocks. The 52-week high stands at ₹58,577.50, while the low is ₹47,702.90, showing a robust uptrend over the year.

Nifty Bank Recent Returns and Performance

Over the short term, the Nifty Bank Index has shown consistent gains. It is up 0.16% over the past week, 6.87% in one month, and 6.33% in 6 months. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, it has gained 13.84%, while the 1-year return stands at 14.45%. Over a 5-year period, the index has surged by 134.67%, showing the long-term strength and profitability of the Indian banking sector.

Nifty Bank Composition 

The index consists of a maximum of 12 leading Indian banks listed on the NSE. The Nifty Bank Index was launched on September 15, 2003, with a base date of January 1, 2000, and a base value of 1000. It is reviewed and rebalanced semi-annually to ensure that it reflects current market dynamics accurately. The variant used for total performance is the Nifty Bank Total Returns Index.

Top Constituents by Weightage

The index is dominated by leading private and public sector banks. HDFC Bank Ltd. holds the highest weight at 28.49%, followed by ICICI Bank Ltd. at 24.38%, and State Bank of India (SBI) at 9.17%. Other major constituents include Kotak Mahindra Bank (8.96%), Axis Bank (8.78%), and IndusInd Bank (3.14%). 

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Top Gainers and Losers

Among the index components, Federal Bank led the gainers, rising 3.23% to ₹234.75, followed by Canara Bank at ₹128.13 (+1.93%) and Bank of Baroda at ₹270.40 (+1.58%). State Bank of India (₹917) and HDFC Bank (₹1,008.30) also posted strong gains of 1.38% and 1.36%, respectively.

On the downside, Kotak Mahindra Bank was the only major laggard, slipping 1.16% to ₹2,161.70 despite strong volume activity.

Conclusion

The Nifty Bank Index continues to be a reliable indicator of the financial strength of India’s economy. With top banks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI driving growth, the index remains a preferred choice for investors seeking long-term exposure to the banking sector.

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