Indian stock market, March 25 -- The domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Tuesday, following a rally in global markets.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market surged overnight, with the S&P 500 ending at its highest in over two weeks.

On Monday, the Indian stock market extended the rally for the sixth consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 23,650 level.

The Sensex jumped 1,078.87 points, or 1.40%, to close at 77,984.38, while the Nifty 50 settled 307.95 points, or 1.32%, higher at 23,658.35.

"Renewed optimism by foreign investors after a sharp fall in local currency coupled with strong US and European market cues further bolstered the sentiment. ...