Banking stocks traded mixed on May 15 2026 during the early morning session. While some private banks and select public sector banks showed gains, a few names remained under pressure. The broader market was positive with the Nifty 50 up 0.54% at 23,817.95 and the S&P BSE Sensex gaining 0.56% to 75,817.86 as of around 9:54 AM.
Top Gainers in Banking Sector
- Karur Vysya Bank rose 1.69% on BSE to ₹295.20 and 1.76% on NSE.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank advanced 1.68% on BSE to ₹389.60 and 1.74% on NSE.
- HDFC Bank gained 1.10% on BSE to ₹778.05.
- City Union Bank was up 1.09%.
- Bank of India rose 1.08–1.18%.
Other stocks showing gains included Indian Bank, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, DCB Bank, and South Indian Bank.
Major Losers in Banking Sector
- Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd. declined the most, falling 2.15% to ₹488.
- SBI was down 1.05–1.08%.
- Union Bank slipped 0.67–0.73%.
- IDFC First Bank declined 0.86%.
Stocks such as Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, RBL Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank also traded with mild losses.
Most of the other banking stocks including Bank of Baroda, ICICI Bank, PNB, and AU Small Finance Bank saw limited movement.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 9:54 AM on BSE and 9:59 AM on NSE on May 15 2026. Market prices are volatile and continue to change rapidly. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. For the latest live prices, please check the official NSE and BSE websites.