Best Banking Stocks 2026: After a massive hit to the Indian stock market, markets have realised a gap, while having a strong opening on Wednesday. Today, on the occasion of the New Financial Year 2026-27, the beginning of the New Financial Year quarter has begun. These are some of the best banking stocks to focus on in April 2026. Today, Sensex jumped by more than 1600+ Points, while Nifty is also continuously gaining points, as it currently has gained more than 540 Points. As of 01 April 2026 at 1:00 PM, Sensex is trading at 73,789.02 while Nifty is at 22,870 Points.
The top gainers of the day are Mazagon Dock Ship, Interglobe Aviation, Avenue Supermarts, Solar Industries, Bosch, Adani Ports and airports, HDFC Asset Management Company, RECL, Bharat Electronics, Adani Green, and More.
The Top losers of the day were Hyundai Motor India, HDFC Life Insurance, Dr Reddy’s Labs, Cipla, Apollo Hospitals, Torrent Pharma, NTPC, Power Grid Corp, and Sun Pharma Industries.
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What’s the Best Banking Stocks Update?
Today, These are the top Banking stocks have also seen a high price rise as the State Bank of India Stock Price has been trading at Rs 1,028.65, with an upward bullish trend of 49.45 Points. while PNB is currently trading at Rs 105.64, following Shriram Finance with an increment of 43.45 Points, currently trading at 915.35 Points.
| Bank/Company Name | Currently Trading Price | Price Surged by Points |
| Shri Ram Finance | 915.00 | 42.90(4.88%) |
| Canara Bank | 128.71 | 5.33(4.32%) |
| Bajaj Finance | 836.25 | 34.70(4.33%) |
| PNB | 105.65 | 5.10(5.06%) |
| SBI | 1,029.00 | 49.80(5.06%) |
| Axis Bank | 1204.30 | 42.90(3.69%) |
| Jio Financial Services | 231.30 | 7.12(3.21%) |
| Muthoot Finance | 3266.30 | 107.00(3.54%) |
| Bank of Baroda | 254.75 | 7.14(2.88%) |
Disclaimer: These stock prices are according to the time at which this blog post was being published. You can track live prices of these stocks by visiting the NSE and BSE official websites.
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Top 5 Best Banking Stocks For Your List (April 2026)
- Bank of Baroda: Bank of Baroda is currently trading at 254.33 and has delivered a CAGR of 11.88% to its investors in the last 1 year. Stock is currently trading at 0.8 times its book value, while the company has been maintaining a dividend payout ratio of 20%. The company had delivered a mixed return of 86.2% over the last 5 Years.
- Shriram Finance: Shriram Finance is one of the largest NBFC companies under the Shriram group, with a dominant presence in Consumer Finance, Housing Finance, Life Insurance, Stock Broking, and other services. This is a must-buy stock for your list in April 2026, as the stock has seen many fluctuations in overall pricing at the stock exchanges. Currently, the stock is trading at 900.55 and can reach a point of 957.00, but it’s a long-term investment to achieve value from this stock.
- ICICI Bank: ICICI Bank is one of the largest private sector banks in India with strong operations and retail franchises across the globe. It has now grown into a giant. Over the past few years, ICICI Bank has delivered significant results for its Investors with a remarkable turnaround through clearing NPAs sharply to a much healthier range. Currently, the stock price of ICICI Bank is at 1212.70.
- HDFC Bank: HDFC Bank is another one of the largest private sector banks in India. The Bank had faced losses in the past few months regarding the sudden resignation of its Chairman, as it had exposed leadership strains within the bank. Established in 1994, HDFC has strength in areas of digital finance, corporate banking, and retail financing. The operations of HDFC Bank across retail lending, cross-selling, and opportunities, and expanding services, have made it a must to buy stock, as the stock has the potential to deliver long-term stability with consistent returns. The stock is currently trading at
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