Indian stock markets ended mostly flat, with the Nifty dipping by 0.05% to close at 19,536 points, and the Sensex dropping 0.09% to 65,731 points.
The decline in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector led to this drop, especially with Hindustan Unilever and Britannia shares falling by 1.36% and 0.83%, respectively. However, the banking sector provided some support, with State Bank of India (SBI) gaining 0.61% and HDFC Bank rising by 0.18%. Investors remained cautious, watching key economic data and global market cues closely.