Mumbai, Feb. 19 -- The key domestic indices ended near the flat line with some negative points on Wednesday, as concerns over potential US tariffs on automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors dampened market sentiment. The Nifty closed below the 22,950 mark. IT, Pharma and auto shares declined while Realty, media and PSU Bank shares advanced.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, shed 28.21 points or 0.04% to 75,939.18. The Nifty 50 index declined 12.40 points or 0.05% to 22,932.90.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index advanced 1.30% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index gained 2.41%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,811 shares rose and 1,147 s...