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Investors can find inspiration for the correct trading strategy anywhere, only if one has the right eye. After delivering little to no returns in 2025, analysts made a few predictions on market movement in 2026, and  a famous dialogue from blockbuster movie Dhurandhar may perfectly describe what investor strategy ought to be.

Indian stock markets recorded sharp losses earlier this year, triggered by Donald Trump's tariffs, erasing the previous year's gains during the first half. Later, towards the end of the year, <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/indian-indices/SENSEX-4.html">Sensex</a> and <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/indian-indices/nifty-50-9.html">Nifty</a> soared to fresh lifetime highs, breaking previous year's records. The indices took around 14 months to return back to the levels seen during the previous year.

But the main question now is, what lies ahead? After decent returns in 2024 and muted gains in 2025, are the Indian benchmark indices heading towards a breakout or another year of consolidation in 2026?
<h3><strong>'Nazar aur Sabr'</strong></h3>
In the Aditya Dhar-directed spy drama, NSA Ajay Sanyal, played by R Madhavan, speaks about an interesting aspect of destiny to exhort his junior colleagues. "Kismat ki ek bohut khoobsurat aadat hai, ki woh waqt aane par badalti hai... Lekin filhal... Nazar aur sabr (Destiny has a beautiful habit – it changes when the time is right. But for now…keep your eyes open and have patience)," he says.

This philosophy in a way sums up what analysts advised investors to do during the upcoming year. According to them, only time will tell whether markets will have a breakout rally or a phase of consolidation. However, investors must keep their eyes open, and be patient.

This investment philosophy gains even more currency because the post-Covid euphoria in the stock markets has been on the wane and only the sharp-eyed and patient investors could make decent returns -- as long as their expectations are under check.
<h3><strong>Market structure got stronger in 2025:</strong></h3>
2025 was not an easy year for Indian capital markets. Performance lagged, global peers raced ahead, and investors were reminded that even strong stories go through uncomfortable phases. But it was also a year that quietly strengthened the system — growth held up, inflation eased, external balances were manageable and domestic savings kept faith with markets, said Pranav Haridasan, MD and CEO, Axis Securities.

"Below the headline numbers, the market structure actually got stronger. Primary markets stayed active, the listed universe widened, domestic institutions held steady, retail participation didn’t fade, and technology-driven investing became more mainstream. In many ways, the market became broader, deeper and a little more mature," he said.
<h3><strong>Interesting inflection point:</strong></h3>
After delivering broadly flat returns in 2025, Indian equities enter 2026 at an "interesting inflection point", said Naren Agarwal, CEO, Wealth1. "The past year was essentially a digestion phase—valuations corrected through time rather than price, leadership narrowed to large caps, and excess froth in mid and small caps was gradually wrung out. That consolidation was necessary after the sharp post-pandemic rally. Importantly, it happened alongside steady earnings growth, meaning valuation comfort has improved without a deep drawdown. As a result, markets are no longer pricing in perfection, which creates a healthier base going into 2026," he said.

Haridasan from Axis Securities noted that the outlook for 2026 is constructive, but with "both feet on the ground". "India’s growth engine, policy continuity, capex momentum and earnings visibility provide comfort. At the same time, geopolitics, slower global growth, potential unwinds in crowded trades like the AI risk trade, and shifting global yield dynamics — including developments in Japan — mean volatility will stay part of the journey," he said.
<h3><strong>Breakout year or another phase of consolidation?</strong></h3>
Whether 2026 becomes a breakout year or another phase of consolidation will hinge on earnings breadth and global liquidity, Agarwal said. A meaningful breakout would require earnings acceleration beyond a handful of sectors, supported by rate transmission, improving private capex and stable global conditions, he added.

"If US rates ease and risk appetite returns to emerging markets, India is well placed to attract incremental flows given its growth visibility and domestic demand strength. However, returns are likely to be more selective than index-led—stock picking will matter far more than beta," Agarwal said.
<h3><strong>'2026 to reward patience and discipline'</strong></h3>
According to the analyst, the base case for 2026 is not a runaway bull market, but a year where returns normalise, volatility remains episodic, and quality businesses compound steadily. "In that sense, 2026 may reward patience and discipline rather than momentum chasing," he said.

As we approach 2026, the likelihood of a prolonged consolidation period is relatively low, given that domestic growth fundamentals remain strong and inflation is cooling, said Siddharth Maurya, Founder &amp; Managing Director at Vibhavangal Anukulakara.

Nevertheless, the subsequent stage of returns will probably be influenced by earnings and productivity increases rather than the expansion of multiples, he further said, adding that a sudden and strong move upwards might happen if the global situation gets better. However, the most probable scenario is a slow, fundamentally driven revival with the increased dispersion of sectors.

Haridasan said that 2026 begins with a simple reality: India remains one of the most compelling long-term stories, but this is a market that now demands discipline, diversification and respect for global risk. “A challenging 2025 may well have set the stage for a steadier and potentially mean-reverting year ahead,” he concluded.

Sensex rose more than 500 points (0.62 percent) on December 22 to 85,457.56, while Nifty 50 was up over 182 points (0.7 percent) at 26,148.55, as seen at 12.55 pm.
<h3><strong>Market targets for 2026:</strong></h3>
Indian equities may be poised for their <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/sensex-target-107-000-by-2026-says-morgan-stanley-indian-markets-set-to-regain-mojo-for-multi-year-rebound-13682706.html">strongest phase in years</a>, with Morgan Stanley projecting the BSE Sensex could climb to 1,07,000 by December 2026 in its bull case, and 95,000 in its base case. The global brokerage said that after India’s sharp underperformance in 2025, the market is positioned for a broad recovery driven by macro tailwinds, policy easing and a renewed earnings cycle.

India is set to “regain its mojo” in 2026, shifting from a stock-picking market to a macro-driven trade, it said in an investors’ note. Foreign investors’ positioning is “the lightest in history,” relative valuations have normalised, and domestic fund flows remain structurally strong - a combination that offers the bedrock for a multi-year rebound in equities, Morgan Stanley added.

Nomura has struck a <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/nomura-sets-nifty-target-at-29-300-for-end-2026-asks-investors-to-stay-selective-as-valuations-cool-13705790.html">cautiously constructive</a> tone on Indian equities for 2026, projecting a Nifty target of 29,300, supported by calmer geopolitics, resilient macro indicators and a cyclical earnings recovery. The brokerage said India’s valuation premium has now normalised after 14 months of underperformance versus global markets, offering a more reasonable entry point for long-term investors while laying the foundation for a broader rebound in equities.

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'Nazar aur Sabr': Stock markets in 2026 could epitomise this Dhurandhar dialogue; here's why

Investors can find inspiration for the correct trading strategy anywhere, only if one has the right eye. After delivering little to no returns in 2025, analysts made a few predictions on market movement in 2026, and  a famous dialogue from blockbuster movie Dhurandhar may perfectly describe what investor strategy ought to be.

Indian stock markets recorded sharp losses earlier this year, triggered by Donald Trump's tariffs, erasing the previous year's gains during the first half. Later, towards the end of the year, Sensex and Nifty soared to fresh lifetime highs, breaking previous year's records. The indices took around 14 months to return back to the levels seen during the previous year.

But the main question now is, what lies ahead? After decent returns in 2024 and muted gains in 2025, are the Indian benchmark indices heading towards a breakout or another year of consolidation in 2026?
'Nazar aur Sabr'
In the Aditya Dhar-directed spy drama, NSA Ajay Sanyal, played by R Madhavan, speaks about an interesting aspect of destiny to exhort his junior colleagues. &quot;Kismat ki ek bohut khoobsurat aadat hai, ki woh waqt aane par badalti hai... Lekin filhal... Nazar aur sabr (Destiny has a beautiful habit – it changes when the time is right. But for now…keep your eyes open and have patience),&quot; he says.

This philosophy in a way sums up what analysts advised investors to do during the upcoming year. According to them, only time will tell whether markets will have a breakout rally or a phase of consolidation. However, investors must keep their eyes open, and be patient.

This investment philosophy gains even more currency because the post-Covid euphoria in the stock markets has been on the wane and only the sharp-eyed and patient investors could make decent returns -- as long as their expectations are under check.
Market structure got stronger in 2025:
2025 was not an easy year for Indian capital markets. Performance lagged, global peers raced ahead, and investors were reminded that even strong stories go through uncomfortable phases. But it was also a year that quietly strengthened the system — growth held up, inflation eased, external balances were manageable and domestic savings kept faith with markets, said Pranav Haridasan, MD and CEO, Axis Securities.

&quot;Below the headline numbers, the market structure actually got stronger. Primary markets stayed active, the listed universe widened, domestic institutions held steady, retail participation didn’t fade, and technology-driven investing became more mainstream. In many ways, the market became broader, deeper and a little more mature,&quot; he said.
Interesting inflection point:
After delivering broadly flat returns in 2025, Indian equities enter 2026 at an &quot;interesting inflection point&quot;, said Naren Agarwal, CEO, Wealth1. &quot;The past year was essentially a digestion phase—valuations corrected through time rather than price, leadership narrowed to large caps, and excess froth in mid and small caps was gradually wrung out. That consolidation was necessary after the sharp post-pandemic rally. Importantly, it happened alongside steady earnings growth, meaning valuation comfort has improved without a deep drawdown. As a result, markets are no longer pricing in perfection, which creates a healthier base going into 2026,&quot; he said.

Haridasan from Axis Securities noted that the outlook for 2026 is constructive, but with &quot;both feet on the ground&quot;. &quot;India’s growth engine, policy continuity, capex momentum and earnings visibility provide comfort. At the same time, geopolitics, slower global growth, potential unwinds in crowded trades like the AI risk trade, and shifting global yield dynamics — including developments in Japan — mean volatility will stay part of the journey,&quot; he said.
Breakout year or another phase of consolidation?
Whether 2026 becomes a breakout year or another phase of consolidation will hinge on earnings breadth and global liquidity, Agarwal said. A meaningful breakout would require earnings acceleration beyond a handful of sectors, supported by rate transmission, improving private capex and stable global conditions, he added.

&quot;If US rates ease and risk appetite returns to emerging markets, India is well placed to attract incremental flows given its growth visibility and domestic demand strength. However, returns are likely to be more selective than index-led—stock picking will matter far more than beta,&quot; Agarwal said.
'2026 to reward patience and discipline'
According to the analyst, the base case for 2026 is not a runaway bull market, but a year where returns normalise, volatility remains episodic, and quality businesses compound steadily. &quot;In that sense, 2026 may reward patience and discipline rather than momentum chasing,&quot; he said.

As we approach 2026, the likelihood of a prolonged consolidation period is relatively low, given that domestic growth fundamentals remain strong and inflation is cooling, said Siddharth Maurya, Founder &amp;amp; Managing Director at Vibhavangal Anukulakara.

Nevertheless, the subsequent stage of returns will probably be influenced by earnings and productivity increases rather than the expansion of multiples, he further said, adding that a sudden and strong move upwards might happen if the global situation gets better. However, the most probable scenario is a slow, fundamentally driven revival with the increased dispersion of sectors.

Haridasan said that 2026 begins with a simple reality: India remains one of the most compelling long-term stories, but this is a market that now demands discipline, diversification and respect for global risk. “A challenging 2025 may well have set the stage for a steadier and potentially mean-reverting year ahead,” he concluded.

Sensex rose more than 500 points (0.62 percent) on December 22 to 85,457.56, while Nifty 50 was up over 182 points (0.7 percent) at 26,148.55, as seen at 12.55 pm.
Market targets for 2026:
Indian equities may be poised for their strongest phase in years, with Morgan Stanley projecting the BSE Sensex could climb to 1,07,000 by December 2026 in its bull case, and 95,000 in its base case. The global brokerage said that after India’s sharp underperformance in 2025, the market is positioned for a broad recovery driven by macro tailwinds, policy easing and a renewed earnings cycle.

India is set to “regain its mojo” in 2026, shifting from a stock-picking market to a macro-driven trade, it said in an investors’ note. Foreign investors’ positioning is “the lightest in history,” relative valuations have normalised, and domestic fund flows remain structurally strong - a combination that offers the bedrock for a multi-year rebound in equities, Morgan Stanley added.

Nomura has struck a cautiously constructive tone on Indian equities for 2026, projecting a Nifty target of 29,300, supported by calmer geopolitics, resilient macro indicators and a cyclical earnings recovery. The brokerage said India’s valuation premium has now normalised after 14 months of underperformance versus global markets, offering a more reasonable entry point for long-term investors while laying the foundation for a broader rebound in equities.

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The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, tracking positive global cues and renewed foreign fund inflows. The expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year also boosted the sentiment.

At around 9.50 am, the Sensex climbed 492.04 points or 0.58 percent to 85,421.40. The broader Nifty rose 165.90 points or 0.64 percent to trade above the 26,100 level at 26,132.30.

Among the Nifty 50 stocks, <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/finance-leasinghire-purchase/shriramfinance/STF">Shriram Finance</a>, Infosys and Wipro were the top gainers, rising up to 4 percent. <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/cement-major/ultratechcement/UTC01">UltraTech Cement</a> and SBI Life Insurance Company were among the laggards, slipping up to 0.3 percent. Market breadth remained positive, with 2,487 stocks advancing, 911 declining and 200 remaining unchanged.
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Factors driving the rally</strong></span></h3>
<strong>1) Foreign fund inflows: </strong>Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned buyers after 14 straight sessions of selling. FIIs purchased equities worth Rs 1,830.89 crore on Friday, taking their total buying to about Rs 3,776 crore over the last three sessions.

"While sustained DII participation continues to absorb intermittent selling pressure, FIIs turning net buyers after a prolonged phase of outflows has provided an additional boost to market confidence, Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money told PTI.

<strong>2) Fed rate cut expectations: </strong>Market participants are factoring in two interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in 2026, following recent economic data that failed to significantly alter the policy outlook.
<h3><strong><a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/stock-market-live-updates-gift-nifty-indicates-a-gap-up-start-us-asian-markets-trade-higher-liveblog-13736058.html" target="_blank">Stock Market LIVE Updates</a></strong></h3>
<strong>3) Positive global cues: </strong>Asian markets traded higher, with South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index in the green. US markets ended higher on Friday, while US futures were trading up to 0.3 percent higher, indicating a positive start for Wall Street.

"It appears that the market is heading for a year end rally. Two factors that can accelerate this rally are the sharp reversal in the rupee and the FIIs turning buyers in the cash market. These two factors which are mutually reinforcing can trigger short covering in the market helping the benchmark indices to scale higher highs," VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

<strong>4) Rupee gains: </strong>The rupee appreciated 22 paise to 89.45 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by foreign fund inflows and firm domestic equities. A stronger rupee tends to support equities by easing imported inflation concerns and improving foreign investor sentiment.

<strong>5) IT stock buying: </strong>Shares of IT firms jumped, pushing the Nifty IT index into the green for the fourth consecutive session. Rising hopes for further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and soaring Infosys ADR were among the key factors behind the sharp rise.

Along with the softer US inflation data, positive commentary by the American central bank’s management also boosted hopes for more rate cuts. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Wednesday said that the American central bank still has room to cut interest rates amid rising job market weakness.
<h3><a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/infosys-wipro-other-it-shares-rise-for-4th-day-due-to-adr-surge-four-other-reasons-13736576.html" target="_blank"><strong>Infosys, Wipro, other IT shares rise for 4th day due to ADR surge, four other reasons</strong></a></h3>
<strong>6) RBI Minutes Meeting:</strong> The minutes of the Reserve Bank of India's December policy meeting showed that a potential moderation in economic growth next year, along with subdued inflation, could open space for more interest rate cuts.
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Technical Analysis</strong></span></h3>
Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd, said the Nifty appeared better placed to attempt an upward move after holding above the previous week’s low. "This points towards a possible bottom formation, with an initial target of 26,300. However, failure to sustain above 25,980 could lead to sideways movement," he said.

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Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty above 26,100: Positive global cues among key factors behind market rally

Sensex news today: Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty above 26,100: Positive global cues among key factors behind market rally

The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, tracking positive global cues and renewed foreign fund inflows. The expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year also boosted the sentiment.

At around 9.50 am, the Sensex climbed 492.04 points or 0.58 percent to 85,421.40. The broader Nifty rose 165.90 points or 0.64 percent to trade above the 26,100 level at 26,132.30.

Among the Nifty 50 stocks, Shriram Finance, Infosys and Wipro were the top gainers, rising up to 4 percent. UltraTech Cement and SBI Life Insurance Company were among the laggards, slipping up to 0.3 percent. Market breadth remained positive, with 2,487 stocks advancing, 911 declining and 200 remaining unchanged.
Factors driving the rally
1) Foreign fund inflows: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned buyers after 14 straight sessions of selling. FIIs purchased equities worth Rs 1,830.89 crore on Friday, taking their total buying to about Rs 3,776 crore over the last three sessions.

&quot;While sustained DII participation continues to absorb intermittent selling pressure, FIIs turning net buyers after a prolonged phase of outflows has provided an additional boost to market confidence, Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money told PTI.

2) Fed rate cut expectations: Market participants are factoring in two interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in 2026, following recent economic data that failed to significantly alter the policy outlook.
Stock Market LIVE Updates
3) Positive global cues: Asian markets traded higher, with South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index in the green. US markets ended higher on Friday, while US futures were trading up to 0.3 percent higher, indicating a positive start for Wall Street.

&quot;It appears that the market is heading for a year end rally. Two factors that can accelerate this rally are the sharp reversal in the rupee and the FIIs turning buyers in the cash market. These two factors which are mutually reinforcing can trigger short covering in the market helping the benchmark indices to scale higher highs,&quot; VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

4) Rupee gains: The rupee appreciated 22 paise to 89.45 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by foreign fund inflows and firm domestic equities. A stronger rupee tends to support equities by easing imported inflation concerns and improving foreign investor sentiment.

5) IT stock buying: Shares of IT firms jumped, pushing the Nifty IT index into the green for the fourth consecutive session. Rising hopes for further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and soaring Infosys ADR were among the key factors behind the sharp rise.

Along with the softer US inflation data, positive commentary by the American central bank’s management also boosted hopes for more rate cuts. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Wednesday said that the American central bank still has room to cut interest rates amid rising job market weakness.
Infosys, Wipro, other IT shares rise for 4th day due to ADR surge, four other reasons
6) RBI Minutes Meeting: The minutes of the Reserve Bank of India's December policy meeting showed that a potential moderation in economic growth next year, along with subdued inflation, could open space for more interest rate cuts.
Technical Analysis
Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd, said the Nifty appeared better placed to attempt an upward move after holding above the previous week’s low. &quot;This points towards a possible bottom formation, with an initial target of 26,300. However, failure to sustain above 25,980 could lead to sideways movement,&quot; he said.

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Live: Can Nifty experience Santa Rally this week? | Opening Bell

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, are likely to see a strong opening on December 22, with cues coming from GIFT Nifty, which was trading lower at around 26,171.

Track the latest updates on GIFT Nifty right here on Moneycontrol.

The Indian benchmark indices snapped a four-day losing streak and ended strongly with Nifty closing above 25,900, led by buying across the sectors and increased hopes for further rate easing bythe  Federal Reserve going ahead post-soft US inflation data.

At close, the Sensex was up 447.55 points or 0.53 percent at 84,929.36, and the Nifty was up 150.85 points or 0.58 percent at 25,966.40.

The broader indices outperformed the main indices, with the BSE midcap and smallcap indices rising 1 percent each.

Here is how financial markets across the globe fared overnight:

GIFT Nifty (Rises)

The GIFT Nifty is trading higher at around 26,171, indicating a gap-up start for the day.

Asian Equities (Gain)

Asian equities opened higher, tracking Friday’s gains in US stocks that helped intensify bets for a
strong finish to the year.



US Equities (Gain)

MSCI's global equities gauge advanced on Friday with technology leading Wall Street higher, while the yen weakened after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a three-decade high, as widely expected, and left the door open to more tightening.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 183.04 points, or 0.38%, to 48,134.89, the S&amp;amp;P 500 rose 59.74 points, or 0.88%, to 6,834.50 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 301.26 points, or 1.31%, to 23,307.62.



US Bond Yield (Up)

The yield on 10-year Treasuries and 2-year Treasuries were steady at around 4.15% and 3.48%, respectively.



Dollar Index (Flat)

The dollar index edged slightly lower on Monday against the other major currencies.



Asian Currencies (Up)

Except for the Indonesian Rupiah and Malaysian Ringgit, all other Asian currencies were trading higher in the early trade on Monday.



Crude (Gains)

Oil prices gained on Monday in early Asian trading hours after the U.S. intercepted a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend.



Gold (Up)

Spot gold surged to a record high of $4,383.73 per ounce on Monday, lifted by expectations of further U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts after last week's quarter-point reduction, sustained safe-haven demand, and a softer dollar.



Fund Flow Action

The Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their buying on their third consecutive Session on December 19 as they bought equities of over Rs 1800 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased equities of Rs 5,722 crore on the same day.



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<strong>Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: </strong>BSE Midcap index up 0.8% and smallcap index up 1%. Among sectors, capital goods, metal, IT up 1% each. Shriram Finance, Infosys, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, Lenskart Solutions are among most active shares on the NSE.

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty around 26,150, Sensex up 520 pts; IT, metal, capital goods stocks shine

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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap index up 0.8% and smallcap index up 1%. Among sectors, capital goods, metal, IT up 1% each. Shriram Finance, Infosys, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, Lenskart Solutions are among most active shares on the NSE.

<b>10</b> out of <b>17</b> years <b>NIFTY 50</b> has given positive returns in <b>December</b>.

Type	R1	R2	R3	PP	S1	S2	S3
Classic	26,013.02	26,059.63	26,125.92	25,946.73	25,900.12	25,833.83	25,787.22
Fibonacci	25,989.86	26,016.51	26,059.63	25,946.73	25,903.61	25,876.96	25,833.83
Camarilla	25,976.75	25,987.10	25,997.45	25,946.73	25,956.05	25,945.70	25,935.35

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