Sensex ends marginally higher ahead of RBI policy meeting

In the broader market, BSE Smallcap index outperformed the frontline indices and BSE Midcap

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Aprajita Sharma New Delhi

Last Updated : Feb 03 2017 | 4:32 PM IST

The benchmark indices on Friday ended flat as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's policy meeting next week.

The S&P BSE Sensex settled the day at 28,240, up 14 points, while the Nifty50 quoted 8,740, up 7 points at close.

In the broader market, BSE Smallcap index outperformed the frontline indices and BSE Midcap to gain 1%. BSE Midcap added 0.6%.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was strong. On BSE, 1,600 shares rose and 1,187 shares fell. A total of 159 shares were unchanged.

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