Mumbai, Mar 7 (IANS): A benchmark index for Indian markets closed flat in volatile trade Wednesday as investors were worried about the government's ability to push key reforms following the Congress party's poor performance in assembly polls.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 17,127.18 points, closed at 17,147.89 points (provisional), 25.4 points or 0.15 percent down compared to its previous close at 17,173.29 points.
The Sensex had risen to an intra-day high of 17,239.35 points.
The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange also similarly ended on a lacklustre note at 5,222.25 points.
Broader markets too were quiet. Realty and IT stocks were the major gaining sectors while energy and metal scrips saw losses.