Bengaluru, July 8 -- Indian equity markets started the week on a flat note on Monday, with both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex showing minimal movement by the close. Despite the lack of strong momentum, the indices managed to stay above key technical levels, signalling underlying strength.

The India VIX index edged up slightly, reflecting investor caution ahead of anticipated developments in India-US trade relations. Sector-wise, performance was mixed. FMCG and multinational company stocks saw notable gains, driven by strong performances from key players in consumer goods and industrial segments. Oil and gas stocks also contributed positively.

However, the media sector weighed on the broader market, ending in the red due to weakness in maj...