Mumbai, March 13 -- The frontline indices traded near the flatline with minor gains in mid-morning trade, supported by softer-than-expected inflation data from both the U.S. and India, which eased investor concerns. The Nifty traded above the 22,450 mark.

Bank shares extended gains for the second consecutive trading session.

At 11:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, rose 91.01 points or 0.12% to 74,103.60. The Nifty 50 index added 8.35 points or 0.04% to 22,478.85.

The broader market underperformed the benchmark indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index shed 0.08% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index declined 0.18%.

The market breadth was negative. On the BSE, 1,870 shares rose and 1,793 shares fell. A total of 154 shares were unchan...