Indian equity benchmarks closed on a flat note on Thursday, giving up gains from earlier in the session, as the rise in information technology and metal stocks was offset by losses in realty and banks.

Dear Trader…                          Indian equity benchmarks failed to hold up their early gains as rally fizzled out in last leg of trade after traders opted to book profits amid worries of high inflation and prospects of more rate cuts that will slow growth going ahead. Markets made an optimistic start as