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Indian markets end on a flat note

By IANS

Mumbai : Stock markets in India started on a firm note but pared gains during mid-session and ended flat Tuesday.

The 30-share sensitive Index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) closed up 13.72 points or 0.07 percent at 20,300.71, against the previous close of 20,286.99 points.

The broader 50-shares S&P CNX Nifty index of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) closed 5.75 points up at 6,144.35 points, against the previous close of 6,138.60 points.

The BSE Small-cap index gained 354.70 points or 2.66 percent to 13,703.07 points. Among the 30 Sensex shares, 16 advanced while 14 declined.

Market breadth was strong. On BSE, 2,264 shares advanced and 647 declined, while 23 remained unchanged.