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MAHABANK • NSE • F&O Stock
BANK OF MAHARASHTRA traded at ₹79.16, -2.09% versus the previous close of ₹80.85. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 03:10 PM IST.
- The stock is -2.09% at ₹79.16.
- Likely reason: Sector-wide selling pressure amid broader market weakness
- Approximate traded value is ₹179.97 crore.
- It is -16.23% from its 52-week high and +46.84% 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 shares declined 2.09% in the latest session, closing at ₹79.16 after moving between a day's high of ₹80.70 and a low of ₹79.16. Trading activity picked up notably, with volume running at 1.58 times its 5-day average and 2.27 crore shares changing hands, accompanied by a high delivery percentage of 56.82%.
The stock's downward drift coincided with broader weakness across public sector banking counters, as the Nifty PSU Bank index and financial segment faced headwinds amid rate hike concerns and broader market pressures. The stock has experienced a negative trailing momentum of around 3.93% over the past five sessions and 4.28% over the trailing month.
Company disclosures from September highlight structural steps, including the establishment of a USD 500 million Euro Medium Term Note (MTN) programme alongside international credit ratings from S&P Global and Fitch, as well as notices regarding a proposed bank strike. While these updates form part of the backdrop, today's price action reflects general sector-wide selling pressure rather than a single confirmed company-specific catalyst.
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- Decline in Nifty PSU Bank and broader financial sector sentiment
- Volume running at 1.58x above the 5-day average with moderate delivery percentages
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 22,734,813 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 14,402,387 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 15,290,033 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 1.49x |
| Delivery Quantity | 13,098,926 |
| Delivery % | 56.82% |
| Number of Trades | 72,529 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹80.62 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹80.85 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹-0.23 (-0.28%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹-0.16 |
| Futures Volume | 2,313 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 0.98x |
| Open Interest | 4,654,000 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.35x |
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
Brokerage views are third-party opinions and are not WittyTrades recommendations.
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -1.91%.
Intraday Range: 1.90% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -3.93%; 20-Day Performance: -4.28%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| BANK OF MAHARASHTRA | -2.09% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.28% |
| Nifty Financial Services | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -1.81% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹79.16 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹80.70 / ₹79.16 |
| 52-Week High | ₹94.50 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹53.91 |
| 5-Day Return | -3.93% |
| 20-Day Return | -4.28% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Upcoming quarterly financial results and provisional business updates
- Derivative open interest changes and rollover trends ahead of expiry
- Performance of the Nifty PSU Bank index and broader financial sector momentum
- Execution and pricing updates regarding the USD 500 million MTN programme
Catalyst note: No single company-specific catalyst drove today's decline; the movement reflects broader sector sentiment and technical positioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock's decline aligns with weakness across public sector banking stocks and rate hike concerns affecting the financial sector. Elevated trading volumes suggest active position adjustments rather than a single isolated trigger.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 22,734,813. The latest 20-day average available is 15,290,033, equivalent to about 1.49x 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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