Sensex, Nifty flat as banks counter gains in energy, tech

Indian shares were subdued in volatile trading on Thursday, as technology and energy sectors offset losses in banking stocks, while heavyweight Reliance Industries jumped more than 1% after a sharp fall in the previous session. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.12% at 17,436 by 9:19 am, while the benchmark…

Sensex, Nifty open higher as metal and banking stocks gain

Indian shares edged up in early trade on Thursday to hover near record highs, led by metal and banking stocks, as investors overlooked signs of a slightly hawkish tilt by the U.S. Federal Reserve overnight. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.65% to 17,661.45 by 9:16 am, and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex rose…