Indian markets slipped into the red after a range-bound session.
The Sensex fell 375 points to close at 82,259, while the Nifty 50 declined 100 points to 25,111.
Heavy selling in banking and IT stocks pulled indices lower, as investors remained cautious ahead of the upcoming India–US trade talks.
IndusInd Bank Drops 1.9% | Continues to Underperform Sector Peers
IndusInd Bank Ltd (₹865.10 | -1.90%)
IndusInd Bank led the Bank Nifty decline, hitting a day low of ₹862.75 amid consistent selling pressure. With no positive trigger in sight, traders remain cautious about its weak technical setup.
- 52-Week Range: ₹606.00 – ₹1,498.00
- Volume: 41.85 Lakh shares
- Market Cap: ₹67,232 Cr
Canara Bank Drops 1.39 Percent | PSU Banking Takes Another Hit
Canara Bank Ltd (₹115.53 | -1.39%)
After a brief rally yesterday, Canara Bank slipped as PSU banks faced profit booking. Weak sentiment in the broader banking space added to the downward pressure.
- 52-Week Range: ₹78.60 – ₹119.30
- Volume: 157.65 Lakh shares
- Market Cap: ₹1,04,675 Cr
Federal Bank Sheds 1.25% | Loses Grip Near Record High
Federal Bank Ltd (₹212.59 | -1.25%)
Federal Bank experienced modest profit booking this month, even though it reached a new 52-week high. Investors stayed cautious amid overall sector weakness and light volumes.
- 52-Week Range: ₹172.66 – ₹220.00
- Volume: 56.33 Lakh shares
- Market Cap: ₹52,119 Cr
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PNB Slides Over 1% | Fails to Hold Recent Gains
Punjab National Bank (₹113.79 | -1.22%
PNB slipped back into red after yesterday’s outperformance. Selling pressure in PSU stocks and lack of buying interest pulled the stock below ₹114.
- 52-Week Range: ₹85.46 – ₹128.80
- Volume: 222.39 Lakh shares
- Market Cap: ₹1,30,525 Cr
With zero gainers in Bank Nifty today, investors are clearly treading cautiously. Until clarity emerges from upcoming trade talks and earnings season progresses, volatility may stay elevated across financial stocks.
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