Nifty PSU Bank Index: Share Price, Returns, and Market News
The Nifty PSU Bank Index, which captures the performance of public sector banks, is a keenly watched segment of the Indian stock market. Reflecting the health of government-owned lenders, its movement is a key indicator for investors tracking the financial sector. This article covers the latest Nifty PSU Bank share price, its historical returns, and recent news impacting the index.
Today's Nifty PSU Bank Price
As of the market close on 4th June 2025, the Nifty PSU Bank Index stood at Rs. 7,100.85, recording a slight gain of 0.24% for the day.
For the most current, regularly updated Nifty PSU Bank share price, please refer to the live ticker section located above on this page. That section provides a real-time share price summary, including the top gainer and loser stocks daily.
Nifty PSU Bank Historical Returns
The historical performance of the index as of early June 2025 shows remarkable short-term momentum, though the longer-term picture tells a different story.
- 1 Week: +6.02%
- 1 Month: +9.42%
- 3 Months: +25.80%
- 6 Months: +1.53%
- 1 Year: -11.52%
The Nifty PSU Bank Index performance has been stellar over the past three months, surging over 25%. This powerful rally indicates a significant shift in investor sentiment. However, the negative one-year return suggests that this strong performance is a more recent phenomenon, following a period of underperformance. This turnaround has made the sector a talking point in the India stock market.
Nifty PSU Bank News and Updates
Recent market sessions have been particularly bullish for public sector banks. A key factor affecting the Nifty PSU Bank Index has been the widespread expectation of a favourable outcome from the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for this week.
On Monday, June 2nd, the index rallied significantly, with some individual bank stocks gaining as much as 6%. Investors are anticipating that a potential rate cut by the RBI could improve treasury incomes and boost credit offtake for these banks. This optimism has led to strong buying interest in nearly all constituents of the index. Banks like Indian Overseas Bank, Canara Bank, and Union Bank of India were among the top performers.
For those looking to invest or track the components, a comprehensive Nifty PSU Bank stocks list or a PSU bank list NSE is available on the exchange website and various financial portals. The recent outperformance of the PSU bank index compared to its private-sector counterparts has been a notable trend, driven by improving asset quality and attractive valuations.