July 17, 2012 09:59 am | Updated July 18, 2012 01:05 am IST - Mumbai
The Sensex finally closed 1.99 points up at 17,105.30, supported by gains in FMCG and Healthcare shares. File photo
Erasing most of its 130-point early gain, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark index, Sensex, on Tuesday ended flat after four days of straight losses as auto, realty and power stocks came under selling pressure amid a weakening trend in the rupee.
After opening 74 points higher on strong Asian cues, the index rose to the day’s high of 17236.08, but lost momentum from thereon.
The Sensex finally closed 1.99 points up at 17105.30, supported by gains in FMCG and healthcare shares.
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