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Stock market live updates: The broader markets were outperforming the benchmark indices, with strong gains of 0.8 per cent and 1.3 per cent for the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices, respectively.

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SI Reporter  | New Delhi 

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Stock updates:  The key benchmark indices had recouped losses in the mid-noon deals backed by smart gains in FMCG, auto and select IT stocks. 

The and the rebounded into the positive zone, and were up marginlally. Earlier in the day, the 30-share index had touched a low of 60,227. 

Among the 30 shares, ITC surged 2.5 per cent. TCS, Titan, Axis Bank, Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever were the other prominent gainers. On the flip side, HDFC and Bajaj twins alongwith were the underperformers.
 
The broader had also extended gains. The Midcap index rallied 1.3 per cent, while the Smallcap index jumped 1.6 per cent. The overall breadth too was fairly positive with over 2,400 stocks advancing, versus 900 declining stocks on the BSE so far.

Sectorally, the BSE Consumer Durables, FMCG, Auto and Power indices were up 1.5 -2 per cent each. The Bankex too wiped out losses.
 
Among other individual stocks, SBI Cards shed 4 per cent on the BSE. As per reports, private equity firm Carlyle Group will sell its entire stake in the company for as much as Rs 2,558 crore.

Moreover, Zomato, too, dropped 5 per cent after the Competition Commission on Monday ordered a detailed probe against Zomato and Swiggy, for alleged unfair business practices with respect to their dealings with restaurant partners.

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