Equity benchmarks closed flat on Tuesday as selling in IT and FMCG counters offset gains in auto and financial services stocks.

The Sensex settled at 82,102.10, down 57.87 points or 0.07 per cent, after opening almost unchanged at 82,147.37 compared with the previous close of 82,159.97. The Nifty slipped 32.85 points or 0.13 per cent to close at 25,169.50.

Market analysts said the indices traded in a narrow range amid volatility linked to the Nifty’s weekly expiry. “The Nifty formed a high wave candlestick pattern on the daily chart, reflecting consolidation and trader indecision. As long as the index holds above the 25,000 level, a pullback towards the 25,300–25,400 zone remains possible,” an analyst noted.

Among laggards were Tech Mahindra, Trent, Ultratech Cement, Hindustan Unilever,

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