US-Russia talks, Aug. 12 -- Indian markets have been fluctuating in today's session, swinging between losses and gains. The Nifty is trading below the 24,600 level, slipping by nearly 20 points, while the Sensex is down around 100 points, approaching the 80,500 mark. Overall, the markets are witnessing choppy trade.

As of 10:03 am, the BSE Sensex gained 356 points, or 0.44 per cent, to reach 80,960, while the Nifty 50 advanced 110 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 24,694.

Market sentiment improved after news broke that US President Donald Trump had prolonged the tariff truce with China by an additional 90 days, delaying the enforcement of increased tariffs on Chinese imports.

On Monday, Nifty had a flat opening but bounced back strongly, su...