Rs 6 lakh crore in 6 months! PSU banks are eating private lenders' lunch and the rally isn't over yet

PSU bank stocks have emerged as a standout theme on Dalal Street, powered by strong credit growth, multi-decadal low NPAs and record profits. The combined market cap of 12 state-run lenders has surged by Rs 5.75 lakh crore to Rs 21.35 lakh crore in six months, driving a sharp valuation re-rating that private banks haven’t matched.