Nifty PSU Bank hits record high as rally extends to third session; PNB, Indian Overseas Bank, Union Bank lead gainers

PSU banking stocks continued to ride the bull run for the third straight session on Wednesday, February 18, even as the broader markets remained range-bound. After rising 2.11% in the previous session, the Nifty PSU Bank index advanced another 1.54% to hit a fresh record high of 9,647, taking its three-day cumulative gain to nearly…

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PSU bank stocks extend bull run: SBI, Union Bank and others rally up to 22% in 2026 so far

After emerging as top performers in 2025, PSU banking stocks have continued their upward trajectory this year, with investors maintaining a constructive stance on the sector, resulting in a majority of constituents scaling fresh record highs even as the broader market remains volatile. The rally is underpinned by robust December quarter earnings, supported by an…

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Bond yield spike won’t shake PSU banks’ fundamentals; core growth remains key, says Anil Rego of Right Horizons PMS

The government, in the Union Budget 2026, proposed a record gross market borrowing of ₹17.2 lakh crore for the next fiscal year, which came in higher than market expectations. The announcement also sent the yield on India’s 10-year G-Sec to a one-year high on 2 February. Though yields have cooled off in the subsequent sessions,…

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