Stock market today, Nov. 4 -- The benchmark indices - Sensex and Nifty 50 - managed to post modest gains on Monday, November 3, amid mixed cues from global markets. The Sensex rose by 40 points to close at 83,978.49, while the Nifty 50 advanced 41 points, or 0.16 per cent, to settle at 25,763.35.

In contrast, broader markets outperformed, with the BSE Midcap index climbing 0.62 per cent and the Smallcap index gaining 0.71 per cent.

Market activity remains stock-specific as the Q2 earnings season progresses. So far, India Inc.'s September quarter results have mostly aligned with expectations, keeping the market movement range-bound.

"The domestic market ended on a marginal positive note as profit booking was visible at the higher levels...