Markets close flat on special trading session

The Indian markets were volatile on the special trading session, moving between negative and positive zones. Trading volumes were low. The cues from the US stocks were positive after better-than-expected jobs data for December while Asian indices were shut for the day.

Markets were open today because the NSE was upgrading its Futures & Options trading system hardware and software system. Trading took place in capital market segment, F&O segment and Securities Lending & Borrowing Scheme between 11.15 am to 12.45 pm.