Banking stocks showed a mixed performance on May 22, 2026, during the morning session. While several large private banks and small finance banks posted gains, a few stocks, including Central Bank, witnessed sharp declines. The broader market remained positive with the Nifty 50 up 0.48% at 23,767.30 and the S&P BSE Sensex gaining 0.58% to 75,617.93 as of around 10:04 AM.
Top Gainers in Banking Sector
- AU Small Finance Bank rose 1.75% on BSE to ₹975.90 and 1.76% on NSE.
- ICICI Bank advanced 1.68% on BSE to ₹1,263.80 and 1.69% on NSE.
- Axis Bank gained 1.45% on BSE to ₹1,271.80 and 1.52% on NSE.
- HDFC Bank was up 1.47–1.54%.
Other stocks showing gains included Indian Bank, J&K Bank, RBL Bank, SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, and Union Bank.
Major Losers in the Banking Sector
- Central Bank witnessed the steepest fall, declining 5.25% on BSE to ₹32.13 and 5.45% on NSE.
- Equitas Small Finance Bank dropped 2.61–2.71%.
- DCB Bank was down 0.83–0.96%.
- Jana Small Finance Bank declined 1.45%.
Stocks such as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, Karnataka Bank, and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank also traded lower.
Most other banking stocks, including Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Bandhan Bank saw limited movement with small changes.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 10:04 AM on BSE and NSE on May 22 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.