Sensex flat in early trades, Tata Motors slips 2%

The Sensex is almost flat at 14,532 - down three points.

NTPC has moved up 1.5% to Rs 162, and Larsen & Toubro has added 1.3% to Rs 1,970.

Hindalco and Satyam are up 1% each at Rs 147 and Rs 467, respectively.

Tata Motors has slipped over 2% to Rs 695, and HDFC has declined over 1% each to Rs 1,875.

Ranbaxy, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are the other notable losers.