Mumbai, Dec 30
A benchmark index of Indian equities was trading flat at 15.31 points or 0.07 percent down during the pre-noon trade Monday.
Good buying was observed in the metal and auto sectors, while selling pressure was seen in the baking index (bankex) and IT sectors.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 21,260.15 points, was trading at 21,178.27 points in the pre-noon session, down 15.31 points or 0.07 percent from the last trading day's close at 21,193.58 points.
The Sensex touched a high of 21,304.70 points, and a low of 21,123.30 points during the trade so far.
The S&P BSE metal index gained 61.18 points and the auto index increased by 48.97 points. However, the bankex slipped by 61.76 points and the IT index dropped by 46.02 points.
By:IANS