The Indian equities markets were trading volatile Friday afternoon with a key index ruling seven points lower than its last close about two hours before closing bell.

Around 1.30 p.m., the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened at 13,803.12 points was trading at 13,757.27 points, 7.66 points or 0.06 % below Thursday's closing figure. 

Around the same time, the Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was, however, ruling 0.1 % higher at 4,085.1 points.