Indian equities Benchmark reached a fresh intraday peak before seeing profit-booking at higher levels in anticipation of Wednesday’s key US inflation data, which carries weight in determining future rate cuts by the US Fed.

Dear Trader… Markets traded volatile and ended almost unchanged, taking a breather after the recent surge. The beginning was upbeat however profit taking in select heavyweights pulled the index lower as the day progressed. Meanwhile, a mixed trend on the sectoral front kept the traders occupied wherein metal and realty