Stock Market : Nifty tops 24,000, Sensex trades flat; IT and realty stocks lead gains, FMCG and banking shares weigh

Indian benchmark indices traded in a narrow range during late morning deals, with a positive bias. The Sensex edged up around 100 points, while the Nifty 50 gained nearly 30 points to trade above the 24,000 mark. Buying interest in IT and realty stocks supported the market, whereas weakness in FMCG and banking counters limited the upside. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing,