Sensex, Nifty remained almost stable in highly volatile trading

Delhi Delhi. Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed on a flat note in volatile trade on Tuesday as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines waiting for further triggers amid persistent foreign fund outflows.After oscillating between highs and lows, the 30-share index closed 67.30 points or 0.09 per cent lower at 78,472.87. During the day, it fell 142.38 points or 0.18 per cent to 78,397.79.

The NSE Nifty fell 25.80 points or 0.11 per cent to 23,727.65.On the BSE, 2,019 stocks declined, while 1,977 advanced and 96 stocks remained unchanged.Of the 30 blue-chip stocks, Power Grid, State Bank of India, Titan, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports and Infosys were among the laggards. In contrast, Tata Motors, ITC, Nestle, Tata Consultancy Services, NTPC and Zomato were among the gainers. The BSE Smallcap index rose 0.37 per cent and the BSE Midcap index gained 0.09 per cent.