Key equity indices open flat on weak global cues

The key Indian equity indices opened on a flat-to-negative note on Tuesday tracking weakness in the global markets.

At 9.20 a.m., the wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) traded at 10,750.05 points, down 12.40 points or 0.12 per cent from the previous close of 10,762.45 points.

Similarly, the barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE, which had opened at 35,355.72 points, traded at 35,433.58 points (9.20 a.m.) -- down 36.77 points or 0.10 per cent -- from its previous session's close of 35,470.35 points.

The Sensex has so far touched an intra-day high of 35,439.51 and a low of 35,338.09 points.

The BSE market breadth was bearish with 711 declines and 473 advances so far.

--IANS

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