New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Thursday, tracking strong global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,853 level, a premium of nearly 25 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market extended gains for the third consecutive session amid choppiness, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 25,800 level.

The Sensex rallied 283.29 points, or 0.34%, to close at 83,734.25, while the Nifty 50 settled 93.95 points, or 0.37%, higher at 25,819.35.

Here's what to expect from Sensex, Nifty 50, and Bank Nifty today:

Sensex too...