At 10:25 AM; Nifty Realty and Nifty PSU Bank index were up 1 per cent each, while, Nifty Auto, Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services index up in the range of 0.30 per cent to 0.60 per cent.
Data shows that bank stocks such as RBL Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Canara Bank, The South Indian Bank and City Union Bank surged over 55 per cent since the RBI first cut repo rate in February 2025.
Stocks to Watch Today, December 1, 2025: Shares of automobile-related companies will remain in focus as November automobile sales data is due to be released today
As per the new rules, the index must include a minimum of 14 constituents, compared with the current 12, while the weight of the top constituent will be capped at 20% - down from 33% presently.
SBI hit an all-time high of ₹913.40, as the stock rallied 3% on the BSE in intra-day trade, surpassing its previous high of ₹912.10 touched on June 6, 2024.
Nifty Bank index hit an intra-day high of 57,458.85 on the NSE, and was just 170-odd points shy from it's all-time high level of 57,628.40 registered on July 2, 2025.
HDFC Bank Q2FY26 results may show flat profit growth, said analysts. They expect strong loan growth but pressure on margins. Results to be announced on Saturday, October 18, 2025
This latest revision, it said, was shaped by several factors, which meant increasing exposure to the financials and consumer sectors, booking gains in stocks where the market drivers are in place
Motilal Oswal reckons Q3 to be a turning point for profitability in banks as margins are expected to stabilise and earnings to rebound; prefers ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and one other
HDFC Bank Q1 results preview: Apart from HDFC Bank's Q1 results, Street will keep an eye on the bank's bonus share announcement. Notably, HDFC Bank will issue bonus shares for the first time ever
