Benchmark indices pared opening gains to turn flat in the noon trade as investors awaited the services PMI data and the results from the second day of GST Council Meet.
At 12:57 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 26,653, up 9 points, while Nifty50 was ruling at 8,197, up 5 points.
Among broader markets BSE Midcap gained 0.14% while BSE Smallcap was trading 0.63% higher.
"The 8,225 region continues to hold forte but it was instructive to see firm buying interest after initial dips. Brief penetration of 8,235 is still likely, with potential for

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