Nikkei 225 index ends 0.1% down

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average index fluctuated between gains and losses on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan announced it will stick to current benchmark rate at around 0.0% to 0.1% Central Bank also said it is not planning extra easing policy. Nikkei 225 index traded close to flat giving up 0.09% or 8.24 points and closing at 9,538.02. Sharp tumbled 4.5% after the report its loss may broaden on weak sales of solar cells and TVs. Kansai Electric rallied 3.8% on a news PM approved safety measures for company's nuclear reactors.