Nifty Bank Inches Up Slightly Amid Overall Market Weakness

Nifty Bank Edges Higher Despite Broader Market Weakness

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: May 28, 2025

Summary: The Nifty Bank index rose 0.03% on Wednesday, as larger market indices like the Nifty50 and Sensex fell.

On Wednesday, the Nifty Bank index climbed 0.03% to 55,369.6 points by mid-morning, presenting a rare bright light in an otherwise bleak stock market.

The overall market, however, was under pressure. The NSE Nifty50 fell 61.6 points to 24,764.6, while the BSE Sensex fell by more than 215 points to 81,335.78, underscoring investors' cautious stance.

Despite the weak market environment, banking stocks demonstrated resiliency. Canara Bank led the index's gainers, up 1.06%. It was followed by State Bank of India (0.48%), IDFC First Bank (0.46%), Axis Bank (0.45%), and ICICI Bank (0.22%), all of which saw slight improvements.

Federal Bank lost 0.97%, the index's largest drag. IndusInd Bank fell by 0.85%, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank (-0.37%), HDFC Bank (-0.19%), and AU Small Finance Bank (-0.09%).

Market observers believe the banking sector's mixed performance reflects selective investor trust in solid public sector banks, even as global cues and economic concerns weigh on the overall market.

To determine the market's short-term direction, traders will carefully track both domestic economic indicators and overseas developments.