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FII buying

Sensex jumped 558 points, and Nifty gained 147 points as Indian markets snapped a 12-session losing streak, led by IT and metal stocks.

India's stock markets opened lower on Thursday, with Sensex & Nifty in decline due to selling pressure in IT & auto sectors.

Indian stock market opened flat on March 19 with mixed global cues, while FIIs began buying. PSU banks & metal sectors showed early gains.