Thursday's markets ended flat after recovery. Gift Nifty points to positive start; support at 24150, according to Nagaraj Shetti from HDFC Securities. India VIX dropped 3.03%. FPIs net sold Rs 1,137 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 1,676 crore. Mixed global markets. Brent crude at $85.77. Forex updates: euro $1.0869, yen 158.73. Stocks in F&O ban include India Cements.
