India, Jan. 18 -- Indian equity benchmarks ended lackluster session on a flat note as hopes for a thaw in the US-China trade conflict fed investor appetites for risk assets. US oil prices inched higher on Friday after a report from OPEC showed its production fell sharply last month, easing fears about prolonged oversupply. Nifty futures contract expiring on 31st Jan 2019 grew 0.01 percent or 1.3 points to close at 10927.15 with premium of 20.20 points, while open interest decreased by 0.58 percent.
On daily charts, Nifty futures have formed a third consecutive doji candle clearly suggest that traders are indecisive at current levels and waiting for any event or news for further direction cues. Meanwhile, the index managed to sustain above ...