New Delhi, April 21 -- Indian banking stocks extended their winning streak for the fifth consecutive trading session on Monday, April 21, as investors cheered the strong March quarter performance by HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. The upbeat earnings not only exceeded market expectations but also lifted overall sentiment toward the sector.

Both HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank gained up to 2% at the day's high, helping Nifty Bank scale a fresh record peak of 55,291 points and extend its winning streak for the fifth consecutive trading session. The index has surged by 1000 points in today's session, with HDFC Bank alone contributing 184 points, ICICI Bank adding 129 points, and State Bank of India, Axis Bank, and IndusInd Bank together contributing 329...