Sensex, Nifty flat after opening higher as Covid cases cross 2-crore mark

The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.24% to 14,669.95 by 9:25 am, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex inched up 0.2% to 48,813.62.

Indian shares edged higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in financials and metal stocks, even as the country crossed the grim milestone of 20 million coronavirus cases. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.24% to 14,669.95 by 9:25 am, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex inched up 0.2% to 48,813.62. India reported 357,229 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 20.28 million, health ministry data showed.