<h1>Sensex Soars 1,436 Points to Two-Week High; Financial and Auto Shares Lead Gains Amid Earnings Optimism.</h1> The Sensex surged 1,436 points, closing at a two-week high of 79,943.71, driven by gains in financial, auto, and IT shares. The Nifty rose 445.75 points to 24,188.65, with 48 constituents in green. Major gainers included shares in finance and auto sectors, while Sun Pharma was the only laggard. The rally was attributed to optimism about the upcoming earnings season and strong auto sales in December. All sectoral indices ended positively, with auto leading. Despite a slight decline, India's manufacturing sector showed robust growth. Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth Rs 1,782.71 crore.