New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Friday, following positive global market cues, and upbeat domestic sentiment on expectations of India-US trade deal.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market rallied overnight, as confirmation of the upcoming Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting improved sentiment.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended higher, extending the bull run to the sixth day in a row.

The Sensex gained 130.06 points, or 0.15%, to close at 84,556.40, while the Nifty 50 settled 22.80 points, or 0.09%, higher at 25,891.40.

"Positive global cues, renewed foreign inflows and better-than-expected quarterly earnings could help sustain the...