Indian equities today was trading in a narrow range even as broader markets remained steady, although the volume was very low as lots of traders were static owing to the "Bharat Bandh" called by opposition parties against the increase in fuel rates.

The 30-scrip sensitive index Sensex, which belled the day at 17,473.83, stood at 17,496.93, up 35.98 points (0.21%) from its previous close at 17,460.95 on Friday.

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broad-based Nifty was ruling 0.21% up at 5,248 as against its last closure at 5,237.1.

The BSE midcap index was trading 0.53% up and the BSE smallcap index 0.5% higher.

Oil and gas, and realty stocks witnessed some selling action, while healthcare and auto scrips remained top gainers.

The over breadth of the stock market was positive as it saw 1,623 advancements as against 995 declinations.

Other Asian markets were mixed after the US jobs data for June failed to meet expectations of investors.

Helped by short covering in exporters' stocks, the Japanese Nikkei was up 0.69% towards closing bell at 9,266.78, while the South Korean Kospi ended 0.21% up at 1,675.37.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 0.23% lower at 19,859.94, whereas the Chinese Shanghai Composite index was trading 0.66% down at 2,367.25.