New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Thursday, following a rally in global markets amid improved investors' risk appetite.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market rallied overnight, led by gains in technology stocks.

The domestic stock market was closed on Wednesday, November 5, on account of Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended lower on profit booking, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping below 25,600 level.

The Sensex declined 519.34 points, or 0.62%, to close at 83,459.15, while the Nifty 50 settled 165.70 points, or 0.64%, lower at 25,597.65.

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