Market breadth was decisively positive, with 2,222 stocks advancing against 936 declines, underscoring healthy risk appetite across the broader market. On the sectoral front, Oil and Gas, Consumer Durables, Media, Metals, and Auto stocks led the gains, reflecting continued interest in cyclical and consumption-linked themes. Financials were supportive, with private banks and diversified financial services contributing steadily, while FMCG and Pharma also closed higher. IT was the sole notable laggard, ending marginally in the red amid selective profit-taking.
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