Stock market today, Dec. 24 -- Indian indices, Sensex and Nifty, edged up on Wednesday, after ending flat in the previous session, supported by better-than-expected US economic growth that lifted risk sentiment. Positive global market mood also lent some strength to the indices.

The Sensex climbed 100 points, or 0.07%, to 85,663.35, while the Nifty 50 was higher by 46 points, or 0.18%, above the 26,200 level around 11 am.

According to Sagar Doshi, Senior Vice President- Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, Nifty 50 added another 200-point gain this week to its ongoing short-covering rally as the index moves towards its target of 26250-26450.

"With all scheduled events out, volatility is set to subside given the drying volumes i...