Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities Thursday closed on a dull note, though broader markets saw more buying activity.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 18,215.28 points, closed at 18,222.16 points (provisional), 16.29 points or 0.09 percent up from its previous close at 18,205.87 points.

It had risen to 18,355.84 points during the day.

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader 50-share S&P CNX Nifty shut shop 0.17 percent up at 5,481.05 points.

Broader markets indices did better with the BSE midcap index closing 0.77 percent up while the BSE smallcap index ending 1.12 percent higher.