New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) The stock market on Monday started the week on a strong note, finishing higher for the sixth consecutive session.

Nifty closed above 26,000 mark.

At close, the Sensex was up 388.17 points or 0.46% at 84,950.95, and the Nifty was up 103.40 points or 0.40% at 26,013.45.

Broader indices have outperformed the main indices with Nifty Midcap hitting fresh record high of 61,211.05, while Nifty smallcap index rose 0.52%.

The overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rose to over Rs 477 lakh crore from Rs 474 lakh crore in the previous session.

Among the sectors, most indices ended with gains, with Nifty PSU Bank, Private Bank, and Auto indices rising by up to a per cent. Nifty Bank closed 0.76% higher at 58,962.70 after hitting a record high of 59,001.55 durin

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