Indian equities Benchmark rose marginally in a volatile session on Tuesday ahead of key inflation data, while small- and mid-caps declined on concerns over stretched valuations.

Dear Trader… Markets traded volatile for yet another session and ended almost unchanged, in continuation to the prevailing trend.  After the flat start, the Nifty future oscillated sharply on both sides and finally settled at the 22,437.00 level. Meanwhile, most sectors ended lower wherein realty, metal and pharma were among