Banking stocks traded mostly higher on May 21, 2026, during the late morning session. Several public sector banks and small finance banks showed strong gains, while a few stocks remained under mild pressure. The broader market was positive with the Nifty 50 up 0.50% at 23,776.50 and the S&P BSE Sensex gaining 0.37% to 75,594.58 as of around 10:25 AM.
Top Gainers in Banking Sector
- J&K Bank was the top performer, rising 3.05% on BSE to ₹138.35 and 3.54% on NSE to ₹139.08.
- Karnataka Bank advanced 2.69% on BSE to ₹270.95 and 2.82% on NSE.
- Ujjivan Small Finance Bank gained 1.94% on BSE to ₹54.60 and 2.09% on NSE.
Other notable gainers included Indian Bank, Union Bank, RBL Bank, PNB, Central Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, and South Indian Bank.
Losers in the Banking Sector
- South Indian Bank was among the few stocks trading lower, declining 1.30%.
- Karur Vysya Bank saw limited movement after early gains.
Stocks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and AU Small Finance Bank traded with small changes or mild declines in the session.
Most other banking stocks, including Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBI, IndusInd Bank, and Federal Bank, saw modest positive moves.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 10:25 AM on BSE and 10:19 AM on NSE on May 21 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.