Sensex, Nifty end flat as markets turn to consolidation phase

Mumbai, July 8: The Indian benchmark indices ended flat on Monday as the stock markets turned to a consolidation phase due to the absence of major triggers to support the current premium valuation in the near term, prompting investors to book some profits.

The Sensex closed at 79,960.38 points, or 36.2 points down while the Nifty closed at 24,320, just 3.3 points down.

Top Nifty gainers were ONGC, ITC, HDFC Life, HUL and Tata Consumer Products, while losers were Divis Labs, Titan Company, BPCL, and Shriram Finance.