Sensex, Nifty end flat

Mumbai: The market ended lower as the Sensex was down 43.60 points or 0.2 per cent at 25775.74. The Nifty fell 17.65 points or 0.2 per cent at 7831.60. About 1475 shares advanced, 1186 shares declined, and 196 shares were unchanged.

HUL, HDFC, Reliance, Bharti Airtel and ONGC were top gainers while Maruti was down 2 per cent.

Bajaj Auto, L&T, NTPC and Sun Pharma were major losers in the Sensex.