Banks and mid-caps keep the market rally alive for a sixth straight day

Market Rally Stays Strong for Day Six, Led by Banks and Mid-Caps

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Summary: Mid-cap stocks hit a fresh record while banks stay strong, helping the market extend its winning streak.

The market carried its upbeat mood into yet another session, marking six days of steady gains. What really stood out today was the burst of energy from mid-cap stocks. The Nifty Midcap 100 climbed to a brand-new record, and banks once again did most of the heavy lifting.

Traders seemed comfortable taking on a bit more risk — you could feel that confidence in the way mid-caps were moving. At the same time, the banking pack stayed firm, backed by solid credit demand and expectations of better earnings ahead. A few other sectors, like autos and capital goods, also had a decent run, while metals and IT felt a little flat in comparison.

A lot of the optimism seems to be coming from stable earnings and improving domestic cues. But, as always, the global mood — especially what’s happening in US markets — is still a factor everyone’s keeping an eye on.

For anyone tracking the market closely, this phase says a few things: investors are looking beyond the safe large-cap names, banks remain the backbone of the rally, and mid-caps are capturing a lot of attention right now. The big question is whether this strength holds or cools off once global cues shift.