Yes Bank & Union Bank Join Nifty Bank, FinNifty Cuts HDFC & ICICI Weights as RBI Rate Cut Lifts Financials
On 5 December 2025, India’s financial markets are being reshaped on three fronts at once: Here’s a deep dive into what’s changing, why it matters, and how traders and long‑term investors might think about this new landscape. 1. What Has Changed in Nifty Bank? Sebi’s new rules force broader, less concentrated indices The immediate trigger for the reshuffle is the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). New derivatives norms require “non‑benchmark” indices like Nifty Bank and FinNifty (Nifty Financial Services), as well as BSE Bankex, to have at least 14 stocks to remain eligible for derivatives trading. The Times
