India stock benchmarks begin November on positive note after October rally

India’s major stock indices started November with stability, trading flat after a strong October rally. The Nifty 50 edged up 0.1% to 25,747.45 and the BSE Sensex rose 0.02% to 83,956.75. Broad-based gains were led by PSU banks (+1.5%) amid reports of increased foreign investment limits. Private banks and IT stocks dropped around 0.4%. Earnings surprises drove some stock-specific moves — one finance firm jumped over 5% after a strong result, while another slipped after a year-on-year profit drop. Analysts expect consolidation with global cues and earnings in focus.