Markets level off in volatile trade, as the HDFC twins excel

After a volatile session on Friday marked by worries about the global economy and central bank rate hikes, the BSE Sensex concluded the week with modest gains.

According to dealers, the rupee's decline and the withdrawal of foreign funds further reduced risk taking.

The 30-share Sensex fluctuated between gains and losses over the trading period before closing barely 36.74 points, or 0.06 percent, higher at 58,803.33 at ....