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Indian benchmarks pause as derivatives expiry tempers risk appetite
Indian equities closed flat as expiry-related caution limited risk-taking, with selective gains in metals and autos offset by weakness in aviation stocks.
Equity benchmarks in India ended nearly unchanged as traders remained cautious ahead of derivatives expiry. The Sensex closed around 84,675 while the Nifty hovered near 25,900. Metal stocks saw selective buying, with Tata Steel gaining nearly 2%, while auto counters such as Bajaj Auto advanced modestly. Aviation shares underperformed, with IndiGo slipping amid mixed global market cues.