FOREX UPDATE

The 30-share index BSE Sensex closed the volatile session on a flat note on Thursday.

Buying was seen across Teck, IT and banking shares, whereas healthcare, auto and consumer durables remained under heavy pressure.

The index belled the day positively after gaining 59.36 points at 17,186.20 following subdued worldwide signals. Later, it lost its sheen amid volatility on account of passive indications from global markets prior to long week end. At last it marked its closure on a flat note, sustaining 17,000 mark.

The BSE Midcap index declined 0.35% while Smallcap index dropped 0.04%.