Indian stock markets closed on a flat note on Friday as mixed global cues kept investor sentiment in check.

Dear Trader… Equity benchmarks ended marginally lower on Wednesday after a day of range-bound trade. The Sensex slipped 13.71 points (0.02%) to close at 85,706.67, while the Nifty future inched down 3.50 points (0.01%) to settle at 26,387.40. Stock-specific moves largely dictated the day’s direction. Gains in HUL, Sun Pharma,