- The key Indian indices, Nifty and Sensex, opened flat but were unable to sustain gains and closed in the red.
- The top gainers were AXIS BANK, LT, and IDFC, while the biggest losers were KOTAK BANK, AMBUJACEM, and ICICIBANK.
- The market is showing a narrow range formation for the second consecutive day, indicating an absence of a clear trend direction. Support levels are seen at 17700/5300 and resistance at 17853-17900/5350-5364.