Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS): A benchmark index for Indian equities was Wednesday ruling flat in morning trade.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE which opened at 15,967.49 points was ruling at 15,947.3 points, about 20 minutes into trade -- 7.49 points or 0.05 percent up from its previous close at 15,939.36 points.
The Sensex had gained over 421 points in Tuesday's trade.
The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange also was trading lacklustre at 4,762.6 points, down 0.06 percent or 2.7 points from its previous close.
Broader markets were also quiet. The BSE 500 index was ruling 0.16 percent up from its previous close.