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Nifty Bank Performance

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List of Nifty Bank Companies

COMPANY

MARKET CAP

MARKET VALUE

State Bank of India

740609.59
829.85

(1.05%)

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd

46485.95
625.45

(1.31%)

Punjab National Bank

119181.82
103.65

(2.64%)

IndusInd Bank Ltd

82849.81
1,063.80

(0.12%)

Federal Bank Ltd

50071.98
204.29

(0.06%)

About Nifty Bank

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Nifty Bank Index Today

Nifty Bank, which can also be referred to as Bank Nifty Index, is an index of selective bank stocks  which are listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) based in India. Nifty Bank is one of the most important indices compared to every other one on the NSE listings with various exchange-traded funds (ETFs), futures and options based on it. The top five stocks on the index are HDFC Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., and State Bank of India. 

The Bank Nifty index's value is calculated using the free float market capitalization technique. One of its index versions is the Total Returns Index, sometimes known as the Bank Nifty TRI, which was introduced in 2000.

Tracking the Performance of Major Indian Banks

The Nifty Bank Index is a sectoral index on the NSE that tracks the performance of large and liquid banks, including up to 12 stocks from both public and private sector banks. It was launched in 2003, it is updated semi-annually to reflect changes in India's financial landscape. The top three stocks together cannot exceed 62% of the index and for any one stock cannot exceed 33%. 

  • From January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2021, the Nifty Bank Index achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 17.6%.
  • This outperformed the Nifty 50 Index in six out of ten years from 2011 to 2021.
  • As of August 2023, the Nifty Bank Index represents 13.34% of the NSE's float-adjusted market capitalisation and 88% of the NSE's banking sector capitalisation. 

Calculating the Nifty Bank Index Value

The value of the Nifty Bank share price is calculated based on the free-float market capitalisation of its 12 constituent stocks. Free-float market capitalisation includes shares available for public trading, excluding those held by promoters. The formula for calculating the index value is:

The formula for index value is:  

Index Value = (Current Index Free Float Market Capitalisation / Base Free Float Market Capitalisation of Index) * Base Index Value

How to Invest in Nifty Bank Stocks

You can invest in Nifty Bank through several methods: 

  1. ETFs and Index Funds: Invest in an ETF or index fund that tracks the Nifty Bank. These funds invest in the same set of stocks as the Nifty Bank, allowing you to benefit from the index’s growth.
  2. Futures and Options: Trade futures and options with Nifty Bank as the underlying asset. The outcome of these trades depends on the changes in the value of the Nifty Bank.
  3. Direct Stock Investment: Purchase stocks that are part of the Nifty Bank Index in the same proportion as they are represented in the index. This allows you to directly replicate the index’s performance in your portfolio. 

Investing in the Nifty Bank Index can provide exposure to the robust banking sector of India, offering potential growth and diversification benefits.

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Nifty Bank FAQs

Bank Nifty is a stock market index that measures the performance of India's banking industry. It was set up by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in 2003 to help the banking industry in India move capital freely and improve market performance.

The Nifty Bank Index is important because it tracks the performance of major banking stocks in India, giving investors an analysis of the banking sector. It helps people understand how well the banking industry is performing overall.

The Nifty Bank consists of 12 major banking companies from various sectors of the banking industry.

The calculation for the Bank Nifty is based on the free-float market capitalization-weighted method.

Index Value = Current Market Capitalization/Base Market Capitalization x Base Index Value

Read below to understand the explanation:

The Current Market Capitalization is the sum of the market capitalizations of the selected bank stocks, adjusted for free-float shares.
Base Market Capitalization: Market capitalization at the time of the index's base year.
Base Index Value: The value of the index at the base year (usually set at 1000).
This method ensures that the index reflects the market performance of the banking sector accurately.
 

The NIFTY Bank is a key market indicator that reflects the performance of major banking stocks in India. Overall it provides insights into the financial health of the banking sector, which is crucial for economic stability.

The widest gap down historically is -6.37% during the 2008 global financial crisis era, and the largest percentage gain earned in intraday by going long at open is 10.76%, which happened recently on March 13th, 2020.

Investors cannot invest directly in NIFTY Bank, but they can invest in ETFs or index funds that track its performance.

The banking industry can undergo quick price swings, which increases market volatility. The Bank Nifty is impacted by macroeconomic variables, regulatory changes, and geopolitical events affecting the banking industry.

NIFTY Bank's performance may differ from other banking indices due to differences in composition, methodology, and sectoral representation.

The companies in the Nifty Bank index are typically reviewed every six months. Adjustments can also be made if significant corporate actions occur.