New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Indian equities started the week on a flat note, with both benchmark indices closing with marginal gains. The Nifty 50 advanced 32.15 points (0.13%) to close at 24,773.15, while the Sensex rose 76.54 points (0.09%) to settle at 80,787.30.

The market was primarily buoyed by a strong rally in auto and metal stocks as investors continued to price in the positive impact of recent GST reforms. Notable gainers included Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, while IT and FMCG sectors faced selling pressure, capping the broader market's upside.

The positive sentiment was also supported by global cues following a soft US jobs report that raised expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. However, persistent foreign institutio...