Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Indian equities markets closed Tuesday on a dull note, with a key index ending trade 0.28 percent lower than its previous close.

The sensitive index (Sensex) of the 30-scrip Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened the day at 17,230.86 points and shut shop at 17,131.08 points, down 0.28 percent or 49.1 points. It had closed Monday at 17,180.18 points.

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader 50-share S&P CNX Nifty too ended marginally lower at 5,090.55 points against the previous close at 5,103.55 points, reflecting a loss of 0.25 percent or 13 points.

Broader market indices, however, closed with marginal gains with the BSE midcap index up 0.23 percent and the BSE small cap index shutting shop 0.36 percent higher.