Bank of Baroda shares rose by 4.51 percent to ₹290.95 during midday trading on Monday, making it the top gainer in the Nifty Bank index, which increased by 281.75 points to 58,058.10. The public sector bank led in value traded at ₹885.15 crore and had a trading volume of 305.04 lakh shares.
The banking sector experienced broad gains, with 11 stocks rising compared to just one that declined. Canara Bank saw a 1.99 percent increase to ₹139.71, recording the highest trading volume at 499.63 lakh shares worth ₹699.53 crore. State Bank of India rose by 1.34 percent to ₹949.60, while Punjab National Bank gained 0.69 percent to ₹123.74.
Private sector banks also contributed to the upward trend. ICICI Bank led in value traded at ₹1,115.03 crore, despite a modest gain of 0.10 percent to ₹1,346.70. HDFC Bank increased by 0.37 percent to ₹990.95 with trades amounting to ₹1,111.14 crore. Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank advanced by 0.43 percent and 0.59 percent, respectively.
The Nifty Bank reached an intraday high of 58,211.60, approaching its 52-week high of 58,577.50. The index has reported a return of 4.46 percent over the past month and 13.73 percent year-to-date. AU Small Finance Bank was the only stock to decline, slipping by 1.01 percent to ₹868.95.
Published on November 3, 2025.
