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Indian stock markets extend gains for a fifth session as FMCG, realty and metal stocks outperform technology shares.

Sensex rises 1,225 points and Nifty gains 370 for a fourth session as strong earnings and FMCG stocks lift markets.

Sensex ends 905 points higher and Nifty closes at 22,936.75 as realty, FMCG and PSU bank stocks lead gains.

Sensex falls 548 points to 71,924.68, while Nifty drops 157 points to 22,363.35 as FMCG and PSU bank stocks drag markets lower.

Indian markets closed lower on Friday, but IT, FMCG and banking shares helped limit losses amid global equity weakness.

Sensex ended 183 points lower at 77,473, while Nifty fell 127 points to 24,208 as IT, FMCG and auto stocks faced selling pressure.

Sensex opened around 800 points higher while Nifty neared 24,600 as lower crude prices and renewed FII buying boosted market sentiment.

Sensex surged 444 points and Nifty closed above 24,000 as buying in banking, FMCG and realty stocks lifted Indian markets.

Sensex ended marginally higher while Nifty closed lower as profit booking in metal, PSU banking and realty stocks weighed on sentiment.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher despite West Asia tensions, as investors shrugged off geopolitical concerns and rising crude oil prices.