Nifty PSU Bank index leads gains in 2025 as public sector lenders post strong loan growth, stable profitability and valuation comfort. Analysts expect the rally to continue into 2026
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.
The BSE Sensex fell as much as 1.06 per cent or 869.52 points to 80,727.11. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 dropped 1.09 per cent or 361.85 points to 24,541.60.
HDFC Bank on Monday cut its savings interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent for deposits of less than Rs 50 lakh - its first reduction after five years
The Nifty PSU Bank index rose 1.46%, or 86.3 points to hit an intraday high of 5,976.75, while the Nifty Bank index increased 0.72%, adding 349.15 points to hit an intraday high of 48,839.10
At 02:05 PM, the Nifty Private Bank index was the top loser among financial sector indices, down 2.4 per cent as compared to 0.52 per cent decline in the Nifty 50
The Nifty Bank Index is currently range-bound between the levels of 51,375 and 51,175. A breakout or breakdown from this range will likely trigger momentum in the respective direction.
The Nifty PSU Banks Index is currently range-bound, oscillating between the levels of 7,090 and 6,910. This indicates a phase of consolidation, where the index lacks clear direction
Technical indicators such as MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) and Moving Averages also support the expectation that the index will outperform in the near term
The Nifty PSU Banks Index is currently experiencing a downward trend in the near term. However, the index has recently undergone a sharp correction, bringing it very close to critical support levels a
The Nifty Pvt Banks Index is currently trading within a defined range of 25,900 to 25,400. A close above or below this range would act as a trigger for a directional move.
