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Bank Nifty Today (28 August 2026): Index Lower at 57,496.30

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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.

TrendRipperX Data DeskPublished 28 Aug 2026, 5:31 pmUpdated 28 Aug 2026, 5:55 pm 3 min read
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Bank Nifty Today (28 August 2026): Index Lower at 57,496.30

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

FieldValue
Level57,496.30
Change-29.65 (-0.05%)
Open57,429.75
Day range57,264.00 – 57,596.40
Previous close57,525.95
52-week range49,955 – 61,765

Banking stocks live

StockPrice (₹)Change% change
AXIS BANK LIMITED1,265.00+9.00+0.71%
BANK OF BARODA241.90+0.90+0.37%
FEDERAL BANK LTD344.25-0.55-0.16%
HDFC BANK LTD720.30+9.30+1.29%
ICICI BANK LTD.1,422.80-20.20-1.42%
IDFC FIRST BANK LIMITED83.12-0.68-0.82%
INDUSIND BANK LIMITED994.00-8.90-0.90%
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD423.70-0.50-0.12%
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK115.40+0.00+0.00%
STATE BANK OF INDIA1,047.50+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

Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary. Historical fields such as trailing returns and 52-week extremes are computed on the adjusted daily series so splits and bonuses do not create false gaps. A timestamp outside market hours reflects the last traded or last published value, not a live tick.

Sources

This report is generated automatically from live exchange and official association data at the time stamped above. Prices move continuously — verify on the source before acting. Nothing here is investment advice.

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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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