Market ends flat: NTPC, Sun Pharma top gainers

05 September 2007

The markets ended the day on a flat note after hovering around its previous close for major part of the day. US lended strong cues by closing higher yesterday but Asia ended mixed with a positive bias. Selective buying was seen in realty, IT, power and metal stocks. However, selling pressure was seen in capital goods, auto and oil & gas stocks. Broader markets outperformed the frontline indices, BSE Midcap index is up 0.1% and smallcap index is up 0.2%.

Top gainers on the indices are Sun Pharma, Suzlon Enegy, Tata Power, Zee Entertainment, NTPC, Cipla, HUL and Infosys.

Sensex was down 19.25 points or 0.12% at 15446.15, and the Nifty down 3.40 points or 0.08% at 4475.85.

About 1567 shares have advanced, 1379 shares declined, and 73 shares are unchanged.

The BSE Midcap Index ended at 6,773.34 up 7 points or 0.11%.

The BSE Smallcap Index ended at 8,289.81 up 19 points or 0.23%.