MUMBAI, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Indian markets closed flat on a negative note Thursday.

Rangebound trades have continued on the market. Among sectors, gains are visible among financials and metals, while pharmaceuticals and IT are trading in the red.

The benchmark S&P, BSE Sensex closed at 36,351.23, 22.21 points or 0.06 percent down compared to its previous close at 36,373.44.