Sensex off record high to end flat

The Sensex came down from record high to end 9 points lower in range-bound trade on Friday, wrapping up the week with a gain of 439.02 points on smooth GST implementation and an above normal monsoon so far.

In step with the BSE, the 50-scrip NSE Nifty fell by 8.75 points, or 0.09 per cent, to close at 9,665.80 after shuttling between 9,684.25 and 9,642.65. During the week, the Sensex registered a rise of 439.02 points, or 1.41 per cent, while the Nifty added 144.90 points, or 1.52 per cent.