On the Sensex platform, NTPC, Tech M, and Kotak Mahindra Bank emerged as the gainers in the day. On the other hand, the laggards in the session included IndusInd Bank, UltraTech, M&M, and TCS.

Indian markets closed flat on February 18, recovering from early losses. The Nifty 50 fell 0.08% to 22,938 points, while the Sensex gained 0.04% to 76,023 points, indicating a ’buy on the dips’ strategy among investors.

At 11:30 AM, the Sensex was down 353 points or 0.5 percent at 75,643, and the Nifty was down 127 points or 0.6 percent at 22,832. About 801 shares advanced, 2,567 shares declined, and 121 shares were unchanged.