Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS): A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Thursday slipped from its opening highs and was ruling flat. Selling pressure continued on IT, metal and telecom stocks.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE, which opened at 16,338.14 points was ruling 16,289.97 points, almost unchanged from its previous close at 16,284.98 points.
It had risen to a high of 16,373.84 points, soon after opening bell.
The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange was also trading lacklustre, 0.02 percent up at 4,889.85 points.
Broader markets were also ruling quiet.