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MAHABANK • NSE • F&O Stock
BANK OF MAHARASHTRA traded at ₹81.84, -3.58% versus the previous close of ₹84.88. Latest market data: 28 Sep 2026 • 10:25 AM IST.
- The stock is -3.58% at ₹81.84.
- Likely reason: broad market weakness and sector consolidation
- Approximate traded value is ₹37.38 crore.
- It is -13.40% from its 52-week high and +51.81% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty Financial Services alongside the Nifty 50.
BANK OF MAHARASHTRA Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is BANK OF MAHARASHTRA Share Price Falling Today?
Bank of Maharashtra (MAHABANK) shares are trading lower today, currently moving at ₹81.84, down 3.58% from their previous close of ₹84.88. The stock opened lower at ₹84.25 and has traded within a day's range of ₹81.70 to ₹84.25. Trading volume stands at approximately 45.68 lakh shares, running at about half its 5-day average volume, indicating muted participation during the current pullback.
The broader market has faced notable selling pressure, with the Nifty down 1.30%. Public sector bank stocks have experienced mixed momentum recently amid macroeconomic conditions and sector-specific headwinds, including discussions around proposed bank strikes that have kept sentiment cautious across the banking counter.
While no single corporate catalyst directly explains today's price drop, the bank recently announced the establishment of a USD 500 million Euro Medium Term Note Programme alongside ongoing credit rating evaluations by international agencies like S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings. These capital-raising frameworks provide institutional context for the bank's medium-term funding strategy, even as routine operational updates and board changes shape its corporate governance profile.
low confidence
- Nifty benchmark is down 1.30% during the session
- Volume is below average at 50% of the 5-day norm, suggesting lack of aggressive institutional selling
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 4,567,927 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 9,096,013 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 14,342,491 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 0.32x |
| Delivery Quantity | 5,718,813 |
| Delivery % | 47.00% |
| Number of Trades | 41,470 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹84.81 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹84.88 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹-0.07 (-0.08%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹0.26 |
| Futures Volume | 2,367 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 1.89x |
| Open Interest | 13,409,500 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.55x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures
| Person | Category | Activity | Qty | Post Holding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President of India | Promoters | Sell | 461568297 | 5661059630 | 03-Dec-2025 |
Source: NSE PIT / insider disclosures. Transactions are factual disclosures and are not automatically directional signals.
Recent Brokerage Views
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WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -2.86%.
Intraday Range: 3.00% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -0.86%; 20-Day Performance: -0.71%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| BANK OF MAHARASHTRA | -3.58% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -1.30% |
| Nifty Financial Services | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -2.28% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹81.84 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹84.25 / ₹81.70 |
| 52-Week High | ₹94.50 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹53.91 |
| 5-Day Return | -0.86% |
| 20-Day Return | -0.71% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Developments regarding proposed industry bank strikes and operational impact
- Execution progress on the USD 500 million EMTN funding programme
- Volume trends and price behavior near key support levels around ₹81
- Upcoming quarterly financial results and asset quality metrics
Catalyst note: No single confirmed event directly triggered today's downward price action, which reflects general market consolidation and sectoral trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock's decline aligns with broader market sell-offs and cautious sentiment across PSU banking names, with no direct single-day corporate catalyst driving the move.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 4,567,927. The latest 20-day average available is 14,342,491, equivalent to about 0.32x of the recent average.
What does the derivatives market show?
The latest official NSE F&O report is summarised in the Derivative-Market Activity box above.
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