The markets traded in a very narrow range and finally closed in a listless manner.The Sensex closed at 19,980 losing 13 points while the Nifty shed nine points to close the week at 6,002.
Earlier the day, the markets opened flat on back of subdued cues from Asia, opening up 24 points at 20,022.
As the day progressed the markets traded in a close range of 100 points and finally in the afternoon trades the markets slipped to the day's low of 19,877 on the back of selling pressure in the broader markets.
The smallcap and the midcap index fell 2% each underperforming the BSE benchmark index after a good run throughout the week.
The main reason for the drag was the markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India barring founders and related entities of four firms from trading on the stock exchanges as these firms had indulged in "fraudulent and unfair"
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