Benchmark indices, the Nifty and the Sensex, ended the day on a flat note. The Nifty closed at 5,673, up 4.30 points while the Sensex closed at 18,694, up 21 points.
"Buying was seen in select mid-caps which continued to outperform the benchmark indices. European indices opened lower as weak German data renewed worries over economic slowdown and investors were cautious. This also affected the market sentiment. After the government approval for allowing 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail segment, investors are betting on growth in real estate,” said Nidhi Sarswat, Senior Research Analyst, Bonanza Portfolio.
Realty index was up 2.08 per cent, followed by the FMCG (2.13 per cent) and Consumer Durables (0.86 per cent) indices.
BHEL, Cipla and ITC were the top three gainers, while Jindal Steel, Maruti and Sterlite Industries were the top three losers.