Sensex Jumps 266 Points on Late Buying, Nifty Nears 25,700; FMCG Sector Shines

• Indian markets closed higher with Sensex gaining 266 points and Nifty settling near 25,700.
• FMCG index led the gains, rising 2.2%, while oil & gas, consumer durables, Private Banks, and realty also saw increases.
• IT, pharma, auto, and PSU Bank indices experienced declines.
• Top Nifty gainers included ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, and HUL.
• Tech Mahindra, TCS, HDFC Life, Asian Paints, and Bajaj Auto were among the top losers.