Sensex, Nifty open flat as tech erases energy gains

Benchmark market indices traded flat after Tuesday's opening as gains in auto and energy stocks countered losses in tech and real estate scrips.

Indian shares opened flat on Tuesday, hovering near record highs scaled last week, as gains in auto and energy stocks countered losses in tech and real estate scrips.

The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.01% at 17,853.75 by 9:22 am and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex eased 0.07% to 60,038.66.