Mumbai, Jan 9
A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading flat at 8.39 points or 0.04 percent down in the pre-noon trade Thursday.
Good buying was observed in metal sector while selling pressure was seen in capital goods and banking index (bankex).
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 20,755.73 points, was trading at 20,720.99 points in the pre-noon session, down 8.39 points or 0.04 percent from previous day's close at 20,729.38 points.
The Sensex touched a high of 20,778.13 points and a low of 20,669.80 points during the trade so far.
By:IANS