The Nifty Bank index plunged over 1% on Wednesday, tracking the broader market selloff, with the gauge falling 626 points to 53,089. AU Small Finance Bank and IndusInd Bank led losses, while most PSU and private lenders traded lower. Weak sentiment extended across markets as the Sensex dropped over 1,100 points, the Nifty slipped below 23,300, and IT stocks fell by up to 7%.