Profit-booking blues: Sensex, Nifty end flat despite early gains, but investors reap Rs 1.21 lakh crore

After an initial surge, the BSE Sensex retreated, closing marginally lower by 0.03% at 79,897.34, dragged down by selling pressure on major stocks. The NSE Nifty also experienced a similar trajectory, ending the day with a slight dip of 0.03% at 24,315.95, following a volatile trading session.