The markets ended flat but were off day's low on account of buying support from select auto and capital good stocks. The broader markets underperformed the frontline benchmark indices and ended in deep red. Pharma, realty, cement, IT and oil & gas were among the top losers on the indices. On the primary market front, today's big listing made a quiet debut on the bourses and ended with 8% premium.

Sensex was down 18.35 points or 0.12% at 14861.89, and the Nifty down 5.35 points or 0.12% at 4353.95.

About 904 shares have advanced, 1602 shares declined, and 62 shares are unchanged.

The BSE Midcap Index ended at 6,605.85 down 40 points or 0.60%.

The BSE Smallcap Index ended at 7,796.02 down 60 points or 0.8%.