
As of 9:30 AM, the banking sector saw a mix of minor gains and losses, with HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank leading the gains:
- HDFC Bank rose 0.47% to ₹1,676.50.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank increased 0.31% to ₹1,851.70.
- State Bank of India (SBI) was up 0.52%, trading at ₹787.10.
- IndusInd Bank gained 0.34%, trading at ₹1,472.50.
On the other hand, Axis Bank opened lower, down 0.07% at ₹1,230.45.
Other key performers included ICICI Bank with a slight rise of 0.06% to ₹1,269.15, while Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank were up 0.08% and 0.38%, respectively.
The banking sector continues to show resilience amidst broader market movements, with gains primarily led by heavyweight banks.