The benchmark indices ended nearly flat on Tuesday after a volatile session marked by sharp intraday swings and mixed global cues. The Sensex, after hitting an intraday high of 84,986.94 (up 208.10 points) in early trade, slipped to a low of 84,219.39 (down 767.55 points or 0.90%) on profit booking. However, it recovered most of the losses to close at 84,628.16, down 150.68 points or 0.18%.

On the monthly expiry day for NSE’s futures and options contracts, the Nifty oscillated between a high of 26,041.70 and a low of 25,810.05, before settling lower by 29.85 points or 0.11% at 25,936.20.

“Markets traded choppy on the monthly expiry day and ended flat, largely continuing the ongoing consolidation phase. Market sentiment remained cautious ahead of key global central bank meetings and maj

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