Mumbai/IBNS, Feb. 16 -- Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Monday, with benchmark indices rebounding from early losses amid buying in defence and consumption-linked stocks.

The recovery was driven by robust performances in defence and consumption-oriented sectors. FMCG, pharma, healthcare, realty and midcap segments also posted marginal gains, supporting the broader market.

Among individual stocks, shares of Power Grid rose around 4 percent, while HDFC Bank gained nearly 2 percent. The Nifty PSU Bank index also touched a record high, advancing more than 140 points during the session.

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