Disappointing macro-data subdues equity markets (Second Lead)

Mumbai June 1 (IANS) The Indian equity markets provisionally closed on a flat-to-negative note on Thursday as disappointing macroeconomic data and a weak rupee eroded investors risk-taking appetite.

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE fell by 13 points.

The wider 51-scrip Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) inched lower by 6.80 points or 0.07 per cent at 9 614.45 points.

The S&P BSE Sensex which opened at 31 117.09 points provisionally closed at 31 133.17 points (at 3.30 p.m.). It lost 12.63 points or 0.04 per cent from the previous day s close at 31 145.80 points.

The Sensex touched a high of 31 213.12 points and a low of 31 062.02 during the intra-day trade.

--IANS
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