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Indian markets closed in a state of consolidation on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex ending the day with marginal gains. This comes after a volatile week marked by global geopolitical tensions and concerns about domestic economic indicators.

Key Market Movements

Nifty 50: The benchmark index gained [insert percentage] to close at [insert closing value].
Sensex: The broader market index also saw a slight uptick, closing at [insert closing value].
Top Gainers: [List the top-performing stocks]
Top Losers: [List the worst-performing stocks]

Sectoral Trends

IT: The technology sector continued its strong performance, buoyed by positive quarterly results and optimism about the global IT services market.
Financials: Banks and insurance companies saw mixed fortunes, with some stocks gaining on strong credit growth and others facing pressure from rising interest rates.
Auto: The auto sector remained under pressure amid concerns about slowing demand and rising input costs.
FMCG: Fast-moving consumer goods stocks traded flat, as investors awaited clarity on the impact of recent price hikes.

Global Market Outlook

Asian Markets: Most Asian markets closed with modest gains, tracking the positive sentiment in US markets.
US Markets: Wall Street indices ended the day higher, lifted by strong earnings reports from technology giants and optimism about the economic outlook.

Key News and Developments

Government Stimulus: The government announced a new stimulus package aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation.
Interest Rate Hike: The central bank is expected to announce its interest rate decision next week, with analysts predicting a rate hike to curb inflation.
Corporate Earnings: Several major companies are scheduled to report their quarterly earnings results in the coming weeks.

Expert Views

Market analysts expressed cautious optimism about the short-term outlook for Indian markets, citing the positive global economic environment and government stimulus measures. However, they also cautioned about potential risks, such as rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions.

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