Stock market today, Nov. 4 -- Indian equity markets extended their winning streak to a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, with the Sensex rising nearly 384 points to close above the 77,000 mark. Buying in heavyweight financial, FMCG and automobile stocks, supported by foreign fund inflows and easing crude oil prices, lifted investor sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 383.55 points, or 0.50%, to settle at 77,301.40, marking its highest closing level in more than two months. During the session, the index climbed as much as 478.19 points, or 0.62%, to hit 77,396.04. Over the five sessions through Wednesday, the Sensex gained more than 4,000 points, or around 5%.

The Nifty 50 also ended higher, rising 149.75 points, or 0.63%, ...