Markets may open flat as GIFT Nifty trends lower on Friday. Emcure and Piramal Pharma face major block deals, while RIL plans to enter skincare through FACEGYM. ONGC signs a VLEC pact with Mitsui; Torrent Pharma aims to raise its stake in JB Chemicals; NBCC wins new orders; ICICI Lombard benefits from GST relief; and Godavari Biorefineries secures an EU patent.