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Sensex kicks off 2026 with 200-point jump, Nifty above 26,150; auto, bank stocks rally

Indian stock markets, Nifty and Sensex, started 2026 with gains for a second day. Auto, bank, and IT stocks saw significant increases. However, major FMCG companies experienced sharp drops, limiting the overall market rise. The Sensex opened higher by 220 points, and the Nifty 50 also climbed. This marks a positive start to the trading year.