Prior to a likely interest rate increase by the central banking institution (RBI), Indian stock markets today were quiet as traders waited for the amount of augmentation to be disclosed.

The 30-share index Sensex, which belled the day at 17,998.74, was trading 10.3 points up at 18,030.35 from its last closure at 18,020.05.

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broad-based Nifty stood at 5,417.6, down 0.02%, as against its last closure at 5,418.6.

Broader markets indices also remained down, with the BSE midcap index 0.16% down and the BSE smallcap index flat.

Realty and capital goods stocks witnessed selling pressure whereas auto and IT scrips were gaining.

On Monday (July 26), the Sensex ended the day at 18,001.9, 129.07 points down as against its last closure at 18,130.98.

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broad-based Nifty closed at 5,413.7, down 0.65% as compared its last close at 5,449.1.

The BSE midcap index closed 1.04% down and the BSE smallcap index 0.86% lower.

Auto, real estate and banking scrips remained under heavy selling pressure.