Nifty Bank Trading in a Positive Territory After Sluggish Previous Session

The Nifty Bank index kicked off today’s trading session on a subdued note, opening lower at 59,948 compared to yesterday’s close of 60,187. However, the index quickly bounced back and is currently hovering around the 60,400 mark, registering a gain of 0.4%. The advance-decline ratio of 6:8 suggests a mild bearish undertone in early trades.

Nifty Bank Bounced Back

As of 11:20 AM on February 16, 2026, the Nifty Bank index stands at 60,443.70, up 257.05 points (+0.43%) from the previous close. Despite the weak start, with an opening at 59,947.80 and an early low of 59,861.10, the index recovered steadily through the morning, climbing to an intra-day high of 60,475.50.

Top Gainers

• HDFC Bank: Leading the charge with a strong 2.1% gain.
• Axis Bank: Not far behind, up 1.3% on solid buying interest.
• Bandhan Bank: Showing impressive momentum, surging 2.85%.
• IndusInd Bank: Gradually moving higher with a 0.4% gain.

Top Losers

• Canara Bank: Under pressure, down 2.1%.
• Punjab National Bank (PNB): Slipping 1.8% amid cautious trading.
• Federal Bank: Retreating 1.5% in the session.
• IDFC First Bank: Trading lower by 1.2%, reflecting weak sentiment in select public sector and smaller banks.

Overall, the Nifty Bank index has staged a strong rebound from its early dip, led by private sector banks, while some public sector and smaller lenders continue to lag.

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