New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Indian stock markets ended largely range-bound on Thursday, August 6, as investors awaited greater clarity on a potential peace agreement in the Middle East before taking fresh positions. Weak performance from heavyweight stocks also kept the broader market under pressure.

The Nifty 50 edged up 0.05% to close at 24,636, while the Sensex gained 0.26% to settle at 78,785. The broader markets, however, ended mixed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 declining 0.44%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 rose 0.48%.

Among the sectoral indices, Nifty PSU Bank, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, and Consumer Durables witnessed strong buying interest, while Realty, Media, Auto, and Metal stocks ended in the red.

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