Mumbai, Nov. 17 -- The frontline equity indices traded with small gains in the mid-morning trade, supported by healthy second-quarter corporate earnings. However, investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding progress on a potential U.S.-India trade deal.

The Nifty traded above the 25,900 level. Media shares extended gains for the second consecutive trading session.

At 11:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, gained 81.42 points or 0.10% to 84,644.20. The Nifty 50 index rose 18.20 points or 0.07% to 25,927.95. The Nifty Bank index hit a record high of 58,979.85 in morning trade.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index jumped 0.41% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index rallied 0.41%.

The market breadth was posi...