Nifty Bank Rises 492 Points to 57,757: Banking Stocks Led by HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank

The Nifty Bank index traded higher on August 3, 2026, rising 491.65 points (0.86%) to 57,756.50. The index opened at 57,569.60, compared with its previous close of 57,264.85. During the session, it touched an intraday high of 57,853.30 and a low of 57,465.95. 

The market breadth remained positive, with 13 banking stocks advancing and one declining, reflecting broad buying interest across the banking sector. Over the past 52 weeks, the index has moved between a low of 49,954.85 and a high of 61,764.85. 

Nifty Bank Performance Across Different Time Periods 

The banking index has delivered mixed returns over different investment periods. It has gained 1.17% over the past week, while declining 0.31% over the past month. Over the last 3 months, the index has risen 5.27%, whereas it has fallen 3.80% over the past 6 months and 3.27% on a year-to-date basis. 

Over a longer horizon, the Nifty Bank has returned 3.85% over the past year, 29.75% over 3 years and 64.05% over five years. 

Top Gainers in the Nifty Bank Index 

Banking stocks traded broadly higher during the session, with private and public sector banks contributing to the rally. 

Top Loser in the Nifty Bank Index 

Only one stock traded in the red during the session. 

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Heavyweight Banking Stocks Support the Rally 

Among the index heavyweights, HDFC Bank gained 0.61% to ₹752.75, while ICICI Bank rose 1.66% to ₹1,447.00. State Bank of India advanced 1.03%, Kotak Mahindra Bank added 1.00%, and Axis Bank emerged as the top contributor among the major banking stocks, gaining 2.07%. 

Top Constituents by Weightage 

The largest banks account for a significant share of the Nifty Bank index. 

Conclusion 

The Nifty Bank traded higher on August 3, supported by gains in Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank and other banking stocks. As a benchmark comprising 14 leading banks, the index provides investors with an important measure of the performance of India's banking sector and remains a widely followed indicator for sector-specific investment decisions. 

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