Indices gain second day, Nifty 50 ends above 26,200

• Indices gained for a second consecutive session, with the Nifty 50 closing above 26,200.
• The midcap index outperformed, and market breadth favored advances.
• Most sectoral indices, excluding FMCG, ended higher, led by metal and realty stocks.
• Hindalco, Tata Steel, and Adani Power were among the top Nifty gainers.
• Hindustan Zinc, Vodafone Idea, Bandhan Bank, and SRF led the midcap performers.

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