Indian stock markets trade flat amid mixed global cues

Indian stock markets trade flat amid mixed global cues. IT and auto stocks gain, while metal and realty shares remain under pressure. Investors track Q4 earnings, fuel price hikes, crude oil movement, and trends in Asian and US markets. Nifty and Sensex indices trade lower, with Nifty Metal, Realty, and Oil & Gas indices among the top losers. Nifty IT and Auto emerge as top gainers, with small-cap and micro-cap stocks under pressure.