Sensex, Nifty end flat; NTPC, IT shares shine; Reliance, Tata Steel slip

The broader indices ended on a mixed note; among sectors, the IT index was up a per cent, while the energy, oil & gas and metal indices declined over a per cent each

Closing Bell

The key benchmark indices witnessed yet another rangebound trading session as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines amid the year-end celebrative mood. IT and power shares were in demand, while index heavyweight Reliance Industries offsetted the possible gains.

The BSE benchmark index, the Sensex, opened 50-odd points lower at 57,755, but soon rebounded into the positive zone and touched a high of 58,010. The Sensex finally settled with a nominal loss of 12 points at 57,794 on the penultimate day of the year 2021.