Key benchmark indices edged higher in volatile trade on firm European stocks and higher US index futures. The S&P BSE Sensex, was provisionally up 41.93 points or 0.22%, off about 60 points from the day's high and up close to 145 points from the day's low and. The stock market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was negative.
Volatility ruled the roost as key benchmark indices reversed intraday tips gains and slipped into the red in mid-afternoon trade. Indian stocks witnessed a mild recovery after slumping nearly 3% on Thursday, 20 June 2013. The Sensex has lost 986.06 points or 4.99% in this month so far (till 21 June 2013).