Stock market today, Dec. 4 -- The domestic benchmark indices started on a flat line on Thursday as bulls and bears vied for control of the markets amidst external pressures, despite domestic indicators providing some support.

The Nifty 50 index opened nearly unchanged at 25,981.85, decreasing by -4.15 points (-0.02%), while the BSE Sensex also commenced flat at 84,987.56, showing a slight decline of -119.25 points (-0.14%).

Market analysts noted that Indian equities are currently undergoing a corrective phase, with the upcoming RBI monetary policy announcement anticipated to offer further guidance to investor sentiment.

The Indian equity markets saw continued profit-taking, with the benchmark index declining toward the 20-DEMA. The day...