{"id":15979,"date":"2025-10-24T16:49:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T11:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=15979"},"modified":"2025-10-24T16:49:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T11:19:38","slug":"bank-nifty-falls-below-58000-as-hdfc-axis-sbi-stocks-slip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/bank-nifty-falls-below-58000-as-hdfc-axis-sbi-stocks-slip\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank Nifty Falls Below 58,000 as HDFC, Axis, SBI Stocks Slip After Five-Day Rally"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bank Nifty Slips Below Key Support Levels<\/p>\n

The Bank Nifty index closed at 57,720, down 0.6 percent, slipping below the trend-deciding level of 58,202, as identified by Axis Securities. Analysts had earlier cautioned that trading below this level could trigger profit booking and short-term correction, with potential support zones at 57,827\u201357,201.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe earlier rally was driven by better-than-expected Q2 earnings from major players. With the index dropping below the first support zone, short-term correction is likely,\u201d Axis Securities noted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

PL Capital highlighted the next support near the previous consolidation zone at 57,300, which will be critical for sustaining medium-term bullish momentum. On the upside, potential targets of 59,700 and 60,500 remain in focus if the index rebounds.<\/p>\n

Banking Heavyweights See Profit Booking After Q2 Rally<\/h2>\n

Shares of India\u2019s major banks, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI), declined on Friday, October 24, ending a five-day rally driven by strong second-quarter results.<\/p>\n

HDFC Bank and Axis Bank fell 1.3 percent each, closing at \u20b9995.90 and \u20b91,242, respectively, while SBI dropped 0.8 percent to \u20b9904. The three banks had gained between 2.9 percent and 7.6 percent over the previous five sessions, reflecting investor optimism on robust quarterly earnings.<\/p>\n

The decline in these large-cap banking stocks pulled the Bank Nifty index below 58,000, a key psychological and technical level, after hitting a record high of 58,577.50 on October 23.<\/p>\n

Also Read : SEBI Prohibits Mutual Funds from Investing in Pre-IPO Placements<\/a><\/p>\n

Five-Day Gains Eroded Amid Profit Booking<\/h2>\n

The decline in HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI marks a temporary pause after a strong performance over the past week:<\/p>\n

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Stock<\/th>\nToday\u2019s Fall<\/th>\nGains in Past 5 Days<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Axis Bank<\/td>\n-1.3%<\/td>\n+7.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDFC Bank<\/td>\n-1.3%<\/td>\n+3.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SBI<\/td>\n-0.8%<\/td>\n+2.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The gains over the five sessions had been primarily driven by resilient Q2 earnings, which surpassed analyst expectations across private and public sector banks.<\/p>\n

Strong Q2 Earnings Support Medium-Term Outlook<\/h2>\n

The rally in recent sessions was fueled by robust second-quarter results, with analysts highlighting the better-than-expected net interest margins (NIMs) and earnings momentum.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe decline in NIMs across most banks was lower than expected, suggesting that Q2 may have marked the bottom in earnings growth. Medium-term outlook remains positive with flat growth projected for FY26 and double-digit expansion likely in FY27,\u201d said Nitin Aggarwal of Motilal Oswal Financial Services.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Despite the day\u2019s profit booking, sentiment in the banking sector remains firm, supported by strong valuations, capital adequacy, and continued credit growth.<\/p>\n

Sector Sentiment Remains Positive<\/h2>\n

Analysts believe that the correction in bank stocks is short-term and technical, rather than a reflection of fundamental weakness. HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI continue to benefit from:<\/p>\n