India, Aug. 4 -- The Indian stock market traded on a mixed note on August 4, 2026, with the BSE Sensex remaining marginally in positive territory while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped slightly. The subdued movement reflects a normal technical correction following Monday's sharp 200-point surge, which was largely driven by the stock exchanges' newly introduced closing auction mechanism rather than broad-based buying across the market.

Investor sentiment was weighed down by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), whose shares fell nearly 6.7% after the government announced plans to divest up to a 6.5% stake through an offer for sale (OFS). Market participants also continued to monitor external developments, particularly the ongoing geopolitica...