Banks, IT lift Sensex 355 pts higher, Nifty atop 17,100; auto, pharma dip

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CLOSING BELL: IT major TCS ended marginally in red amid high volatility a day after Gopinathan's resignation.

In the broader markets, realty stocks also ended with solid gains.

Stock Market Highlights: The Sensex and Nifty ended higher for the second straight trading session on Friday backed by renewed buying interest in IT and banking stocks.

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