Indian equity benchmarks edged lower in thin year-end trading on Wednesday as weaker metal stocks offset a rally in pharmaceutical firms ahead of the expiration of monthly derivatives.

Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks snapped their two-day gaining streak and settled marginally lower on Wednesday, amid volatile trading ahead of the expiration of monthly derivates. After making cautious start, the benchmark indices swung between gains and losses for whole day, in tandem with weak global market cues. Traders remain