The benchmark indices closed with modest loss and were trading volatile allthrough the session. The Sensex closed 81 points lower at 10,898 after hitting an intraday high of 11,068 and low of 10,764.
The Nifty was down 12 points to end the day at 3,365. It hit an intra-day high of 3,414 and low of 3,309.
Among the broader indices, BSE Midcap Index slipped 5 points, whereas Smallcap Index closed after gaining 17 points.