Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak on Thursday, supported by strong buying in banking and FMCG stocks. The Nifty 50 climbed 252 points, or 1%, to close at 25,576.45, while the Sensex advanced 813 points, or 0.98%, to end at 83,418.69.

Broader markets also ended in the green. The Nifty Bank index jumped 616 points, or 1.09%, to 57,416.60, while the BSE Midcap gained 115 points and the BSE Smallcap advanced 227 points to close at 53,282.23.

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