Stock market closes flat amid year-end consolidation; Focus shifts to US CPI data

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): The stock market closed nearly flat on Wednesday, reflecting a consolidation phase as the year-end approaches.

The BSE Sensex dipped by 13.34 points, settling at 81,496.70, while the NSE Nifty declined by 20.25 points to close at 24,630.30.

Market breadth on the Nifty 50 index was mixed, with 26 stocks advancing and 23 declining. Among the top gainers were Trent, Bajaj Fina