Bank Nifty Today (28 August 2026): Index Lower at 57,496.30
Quick answer
Bank Nifty is at 57,496.30 (-0.05%) on 28 August 2026. Live index levels, the banking stocks leading and lagging, and the day's reference band.
Generated from exchange and market-data feeds by the TrendRipperX Data Desk. Prices can be delayed; this report describes price moves and does not claim to know why a stock moved.
Quick summary
Nifty Bank
57,496.30
-0.05%
Day range
57,264.00 – 57,596.40
Top bank stock
HDFC BANK LTD
+1.29%
Bank Nifty level — 28 August 2026
Nifty Bank slipped to 57,496.30 (-29.65 points, -0.05%) as of 11:00 pm IST, between 57,264.00 and 57,596.40 against a previous close of 57,525.95.
Index snapshot
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 57,496.30 |
| Change | -29.65 (-0.05%) |
| Open | 57,429.75 |
| Day range | 57,264.00 – 57,596.40 |
| Previous close | 57,525.95 |
| 52-week range | 49,955 – 61,765 |
Banking stocks live
| Stock | Price (₹) | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS BANK LIMITED | 1,265.00 | +9.00 | +0.71% |
| BANK OF BARODA | 241.90 | +0.90 | +0.37% |
| FEDERAL BANK LTD | 344.25 | -0.55 | -0.16% |
| HDFC BANK LTD | 720.30 | +9.30 | +1.29% |
| ICICI BANK LTD. | 1,422.80 | -20.20 | -1.42% |
| IDFC FIRST BANK LIMITED | 83.12 | -0.68 | -0.82% |
| INDUSIND BANK LIMITED | 994.00 | -8.90 | -0.90% |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD | 423.70 | -0.50 | -0.12% |
| PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK | 115.40 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | 1,047.50 | +4.60 | +0.44% |
Who is carrying the index
HDFC BANK LTD is the strongest constituent on the board at ₹720.30 (+1.29%), while ICICI BANK LTD. at ₹1,422.80 (-1.42%) is the biggest drag. Because Nifty Bank is heavily weighted towards a handful of private lenders, a move in the two largest names can decide the index direction even when breadth across the rest of the basket is mixed.
Session context
- Market pulse reads 58/100 — neutral.
- NIFTY 50 is trading higher at 24,175.65 (+0.35%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 30 advancing vs 19 declining, a positive bias.
- IT leads sectors at +3.08%, while Materials lags at -0.75%.
- Top large-cap gainer: TATA CONSULTANCY SERV LT +4.00%.
- Biggest laggard: SHREE CEMENT LIMITED -2.00%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,56,507 (-1.59%).
- Gap scanner: 6 large caps opened above the previous close, 6 below; widest intraday swing is TCS at 3.64%.
Levels traders track
The immediate reference band stays today's 57,264.00 – 57,596.40. Bank Nifty tends to lead the broader market at turns because credit growth, deposit costs and bond yields react to policy before the rest of the index does — which is why the option chain here often prices a wider expected move than the Nifty's.
Key takeaways
- Nifty Bank: 57,496.30 (-0.05%) — lower at the time of writing
- Day range: 57,264.00 – 57,596.40
- Top bank stock: HDFC BANK LTD (+1.29%) — higher at the time of writing
About this report
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Sources
- NSE India index and equity board data via our exchange data feed
- TrendRipperX Bank Nifty today
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Frequently asked questions
What is the story behind bank Nifty Today (28 August 2026): Index Lower at 57,496.30?
Bank Nifty is at 57,496.30 (-0.05%) on 28 August 2026. Live index levels, the banking stocks leading and lagging, and the day's reference band.
Which levels matter for bank Nifty level — 28 August 2026?
Nifty Bank slipped to 57,496.30 (-29.65 points, -0.05%) as of 11:00 pm IST, between 57,264.00 and 57,596.40 against a previous close of 57,525.95.
Who is carrying the index?
HDFC BANK LTD is the strongest constituent on the board at ₹720.30 (+1.29%), while ICICI BANK LTD. at ₹1,422.80 (-1.42%) is the biggest drag.
What should you know about session context?
Market pulse reads 58/100 — neutral. NIFTY 50 is trading higher at 24,175.65 (+0.35%). Breadth in the large-cap universe: 30 advancing vs 19 declining, a positive bias. IT leads sectors at +3.08%, while Materials lags at -0.75%. Top large-cap gainer: TATA CONSULTANCY SERV LT +4.00%.
What does levels traders track mean for investors?
The immediate reference band stays today's 57,264.00 – 57,596.40. Bank Nifty tends to lead the broader market at turns because credit growth, deposit costs and bond yields react to policy before the rest of the index does — which is why the option chain here often prices a wider expected move than the Nifty's.
What does key takeaways mean for investors?
Nifty Bank: 57,496.30 (-0.05%) — lower at the time of writing. Day range: 57,264.00 – 57,596.40. Top bank stock: HDFC BANK LTD (+1.29%) — higher at the time of writing.
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