Markets Hit Pause: Sensex and Nifty Slip Slightly in a Quiet Session

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Indian equities took a breather today as benchmark indices inched lower in a muted trading session marked by light profit-booking and cautious sentiment.

The Sensex closed at 85,706.67, down 14 points or 0.02%, barely budging from the previous session as investors stayed on the sidelines. The Nifty 50 ended at 26,202.95, slipping 13 points or 0.05%, reflecting a similarly subdued mood across large-cap names.

Broader markets also softened, with the BSE Midcap index down 0.04% and the Smallcap index easing 0.13%, suggesting a mild risk-off tone even beyond the frontline indices.

Overall, the market’s flat finish signals consolidation rather than concern — a brief pause as investors await clearer triggers before taking decisive positions.