Stock market today, Nov. 20 -- The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, resumed their upward trend on Wednesday, November 19, supported by gains in select IT and banking majors despite mixed cues from global markets.

The Sensex ended the session at 85,186.47, up 513 points or 0.61%. The Nifty 50 advanced 143 points, or 0.55%, to close at 26,052.65. Performance across broader markets was uneven-the BSE Midcap index edged up 0.34%, while the Smallcap index declined 0.39%.

"Markets edged higher on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.55% to close at 26,052.65, reversing the previous session's weakness. The index opened on a positive note and maintained its upward bias through the day, allowing the benchmark to finish near the day's hig...