The domestic equity indices settled flat on Tuesday amid persistent selling in IT stocks amid buying in the auto and financial services sectors

Dear Trader… Markets edged marginally lower in a volatile session, in continuation to its prevailing consolidation phase. On the benchmark front, the Nifty future index slipped around 0.09%, settling at 25,255.80 level. On the sectoral front, auto and metal stocks stood out, gaining ground, while PSU banks also held up.