Benchmark stock market indices ended little changed on Wednesday, with the Sensex closing lower by 114 points while the Nifty managed to hold above the 24,300 mark amid cautious investor sentiment.
The BSE Sensex settled at 77,844.52, down 114 points or 0.15%. The NSE Nifty50 ended at 24,326.65, lower by 4.30 points or 0.02%.
Markets traded in a narrow range through the session as investors remained watchful ahead of fresh domestic triggers and global cues.
The muted closing indicates that traders are still weighing concerns around global growth, interest rate expectations and corporate earnings momentum, while selective buying in heavyweight stocks helped limit sharper declines.
Despite the subdued headline indices, stock-specific action continued across sectors, with investors focusing on earnings reactions and company-specific developments.
The broader market trend remained mixed during the session, reflecting caution after recent volatility in benchmark indices.