FOREX UPDATE

Market Round Up

The benchmark index extended its winning streak to the fifth day and ended flat as profit-taking erased earlier gains. The Sensex advanced 33 points to close at 16,216 after trading between 16,434 and 16,166. The Nifty ended with just 5 points gain at 4,819 after shedding 69 points from day's high of 4889. Metals, banking and IT stocks posted gains today, realty and auto counters ended lower. The volumes were very high, total traded turnover was at Rs 1,01,849 cr. as against Rs 78,551 cr. and the market breadth was also negative. The Sept Nifty future ended with 15 points discount.

Movers & Shakers