Stock markets fail to hold early gains, weighed down by weak global cues

Indian stock markets failed to hold early gains on Thursday due to weak global cues. The Sensex ended flat at 77,186.87, while the Nifty fell 5.75 points to 24,072.75. Many stocks saw profit booking, though over 100 shares touched 52-week highs. Meanwhile, the rupee fell 58 paise against the dollar.