MUMBAI: The Indian equity markets traded flat on Wednesday, breaking a streak of three consecutive gains, as investors traded with caution ahead of the CPI data.
At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 40 points, or 0.05 per cent to settle at 84, 233. The Nifty surged 18 points, or 0.07 per cent, to close at 25, 953.
The broader markets performed in line with benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index added 0.03 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 edged up 0.02 per cent.
Market breadth remained negative, as 2, 259 stocks declined against 1, 701 stocks that advanced on BSE. Nifty Next 50 surged 0.55 per cent, while Nifty Financial Services added 0.32 per cent.