Indian equity indices ended on a flat note in the volatile session on November 3. At close, the Sensex was up 39.78 points or 0.05 percent at 83,978.49, and the Nifty was up 41.25 points or 0.16 percent at 25,763.35. About 2144 shares advanced, 1896 shares declined, and 205 shares unchanged. BSE Midcap index rose 0.6 percent and smallcap index added 0.7 percent.