Stock market today, April 17 -- The Indian stock market saw a volatile session on Thursday, ending flat as the index took a breather after the recent rebound. The Nifty 50 index went off 34 points and closed at 24,196. The BSE Sensex lost 122 points and finished at 77,988. The Bank Nifty index finished 215 points lower at 56,086.

Sectorally, the trend remained mixed-metals, IT, and energy stocks supported the index, while banking and auto stocks witnessed some pressure. Broader markets continued to outperform, with midcap and smallcap indices gaining around 0.6-1%, reflecting sustained positive market breadth.

The Gift Nifty live chart is trading flat and signalling a muted opening for the Indian stock market. The Index is trading red a...