Nifty Bank, Nov. 19 -- Banking sector index Nifty Bank witnessed a fresh milestone on Wednesday, November 19, as it climbed to a record high, crossing the 59,200 mark for the first time. The index touched 59,264.25 in intraday trade, surpassing its previous peak of 59,000.50 hit earlier in the week. Nifty Bank gained 0.62% during the session, taking its six-month rise to nearly 7% and its year-to-date return to 16.5%.

At the same time, the flagship Nifty 50 has gained 10% in 2025 YTD.

Among individual names, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBI and Canara Bank emerged as the top gainers, rising between 1-2%.

Meanwhile, the Nifty PSU Bank index also logged a fresh record, climbing 1.2% to 8,584.95. In contrast, the Nifty Private Ba...