Banking stocks traded mixed during the morning session on May 26, 2026. While some small finance banks and public sector banks posted gains, a few large private banks saw mild selling pressure. The broader market was nearly flat, with the Nifty 50 up 0.07% at 24,048.75 and the S&P BSE Sensex declining 0.09% to 76,418.53 as of around 9:59 AM.
Top Gainers in Banking Sector
- Karnataka Bank was among the top performers, rising 2.48% on BSE to ₹270.95 and 2.82% on NSE.
- Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd. gained 2.02% on BSE to ₹489.55.
- Utkarsh Small Finance Bank rose 1.49% on BSE to ₹13.61.
- Equitas Small Finance Bank advanced 1.88% on BSE to ₹69.44.
Other stocks showing gains included Indian Bank, Union Bank, RBL Bank, SBI, PNB, City Union Bank, Central Bank, and South Indian Bank.
Major Losers in Banking Sector
- Kotak Mahindra Bank declined 0.97% on BSE to ₹388.95 and 0.98% on NSE.
- AU Small Finance Bank was down 0.47–0.54%.
- DCB Bank slipped 0.01–0.96%.
- Tamilnad Mercantile Bank fell 0.81–1.04%.
Stocks such as IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bandhan Bank also traded with small declines or limited movement.
Most other banking stocks, including Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Federal Bank saw modest positive changes in the early session.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 9:59 AM on BSE and 10:04 AM on NSE on May 26 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.