Sensex, Nifty trade flat as investors await CPI data; Auto, Healthcare stocks outperform

Markets traded in a narrow range during Wednesday’s afternoon session as investors remained cautious ahead of the January CPI data release, with both benchmark indices showing marginal losses. The Sensex was down 156.23 points or 0.19 per cent at 84,117.69, while the Nifty 50 slipped 26 points or 0.10 per cent to 25,909.15 at 12.45 pm. The session was characterised by stock-specific action, with auto and healthcare stocks continuing to attract buying interest. Eicher Motors led the gainers on the Nifty 50, ...