Markets continue trading flat in noon deals; Bharti Airtel down ahead of Q4

The breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was positive

The benchmark indices continued to trade flat on Tuesday as investors booked profits in recent outperformers such as Ambuja Cements and ACC while banks erased gains from the previous session's rally.

Subdued trend seen in Asian markets, as investors searched for the next catalyst following France's presidential election, also capped gains in the domestic market. 

At 1:15 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at xxxx29,942, up 16 points, while the broader Nifty50 was ruling at 9,317, up 2 points. 

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Smallcap index outperformed to gain 0.7%, while the S&P BSE Midcap index added