Indian banking sector stocks showed mixed performance in early trading on March 18, 2026, with many recording modest gains amid broader market movements. The data reflects prices and percentage changes as of approximately 9:35 AM IST on BSE and 9:39 AM IST on NSE.

Key Banking Sector Indices

  • S&P BSE BANKEX: At 61,864.0, up 0.3% (note: recent historical data indicates fluctuations around 61,000-62,000 levels in mid-March 2026, with the index down 9.4% over the last 30 days but up 11.1% over the past year).
  • NIFTY 50: At 23,708.05, up 0.54%.
  • S&P BSE SENSEX: At 76,485.99, up 0.55%.

Top Gainers in Banking Sector

  • Tamilnad Mercantile Bank: Up 4.13% on BSE (to Rs 634.55) and 3.63% on NSE (to Rs 631.45), leading among listed banks.
  • Karnataka Bank: Up 2.99% on BSE (to Rs 232.75) and 3.47% on NSE (to Rs 234.00).
  • City Union Bank: Up 2.56% on BSE (to Rs 246.30) and 2.71% on NSE (to Rs 246.55).
  • Federal Bank: Up 2.11% on BSE (to Rs 270.40) and 2.70% on NSE (to Rs 271.70).
  • IDBI Bank: Up 2.16% on BSE (to Rs 75.65) and 2.19% on NSE (to Rs 75.72).

Other notable gainers included Bandhan Bank (up 2.35% on BSE), Bank of Maharashtra (up 2.03%), and several small finance banks like CSB Bank, DCB Bank, and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, each up around 1.7-2.5%.

Top Losers in Banking Sector

  • HDFC Bank: Down 1.02% on BSE (to Rs 837.25) and 1.06% on NSE (to Rs 836.40).
  • ICICI Bank: Down 0.85% on BSE (to Rs 1,278.00) and 0.96% on NSE (to Rs 1,276.30).
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank: Marginally down 0.05% on BSE (to Rs 374.10) and 0.04% on NSE (to Rs 374.05).

Full List of Banking Stocks, As Of 9:35 AM

  • AU Small Finance Bank: Rs 917.20 (+1.66%) / Rs 914.75 (+1.41%)
  • Axis Bank: Rs 1,247.40 (+1.49%) / Rs 1,245.50 (+1.42%)
  • Bandhan Bank: Rs 163.40 (+2.35%) / Rs 162.51 (+1.84%)
  • Bank of Baroda: Rs 285.70 (+0.86%) / Rs 285.00 (+0.62%)
  • Bank of India: Rs 154.00 (+1.68%) / Rs 153.60 (+1.47%)
  • Bank of Maharashtra: Rs 63.74 (+2.03%) / Rs 63.69 (+1.94%)
  • Canara Bank: Rs 137.60 (+0.81%) / Rs 137.16 (+0.42%)
  • Central Bank: Rs 35.27 (+0.94%) / Rs 35.21 (+0.77%)
  • City Union Bank: Rs 246.30 (+2.56%) / Rs 246.55 (+2.71%)
  • CSB Bank: Rs 359.75 (+1.78%) / Rs 362.40 (+2.47%)
  • DCB Bank: Rs 172.50 (+1.80%) / Rs 172.20 (+1.74%)
  • Equitas Small Finance Bank: Rs 56.65 (+1.47%) / Rs 57.13 (+2.29%)
  • Federal Bank: Rs 270.40 (+2.11%) / Rs 271.70 (+2.70%)
  • HDFC Bank: Rs 837.25 (-1.02%) / Rs 836.40 (-1.06%)
  • ICICI Bank: Rs 1,278.00 (-0.85%) / Rs 1,276.30 (-0.96%)
  • IDBI Bank: Rs 75.65 (+2.16%) / Rs 75.72 (+2.19%)
  • IDFC First Bank: Rs 64.37 (+1.18%) / Rs 64.45 (+1.24%)
  • Indian Bank: Rs 882.70 (+0.99%) / Rs 883.55 (+1.10%)
  • Indian Overseas Bank: Rs 32.39 (+1.00%) / Rs 32.39 (+1.00%)
  • IndusInd Bank: Rs 825.95 (+0.54%) / Rs 825.45 (+0.56%)
  • J&K Bank: Rs 122.60 (+1.24%) / Rs 122.30 (+0.99%)
  • Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd.: Rs 347.30 (+1.09%) (Not listed on NSE)
  • Karnataka Bank: Rs 232.75 (+2.99%) / Rs 234.00 (+3.47%)
  • Karur Vysya Bank: Rs 286.95 (+0.93%) / Rs 286.50 (+0.88%)
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank: Rs 374.10 (-0.05%) / Rs 374.05 (-0.04%)
  • PNB: Rs 113.70 (+1.38%) / Rs 113.44 (+1.29%)
  • Punjab & Sind Bank: Rs 23.25 (+1.48%) / Rs 23.20 (+1.27%)
  • RBL Bank: Rs 302.85 (+1.63%) / Rs 302.15 (+1.49%)
  • SBI: Rs 1,069.70 (+0.54%) / Rs 1,068.10 (+0.32%)
  • South Indian Bank: Rs 37.49 (+1.41%) / Rs 37.47 (+1.38%)
  • Tamilnad Mercantile Bank: Rs 634.55 (+4.13%) / Rs 631.45 (+3.63%)
  • UCO Bank: Rs 25.35 (+1.04%) / Rs 25.36 (+1.00%)
  • Ujjivan Small Finance Bank: Rs 52.26 (+1.73%) / Rs 52.17 (+1.78%)
  • Union Bank: Rs 178.30 (+1.28%) / Rs 178.14 (+1.18%)
  • Utkarsh Small Finance Bank: Rs 12.00 (+0.25%) / Rs 11.99 (+0.17%)
  • Yes Bank: Rs 18.86 (+1.18%) / Rs 18.84 (+1.07%)

Sector Overview

The banking sector displayed overall positive momentum in early session trading on March 18, 2026, with the majority of stocks posting gains. PSU and small finance banks contributed significantly to the upside, while select large private banks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank saw declines. Broader market indices also traded higher. Note that intraday movements can change, and this reflects snapshot data from early morning trading.

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