New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher amid volatility on Wednesday, tracking weak global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,304 level, a premium of nearly 45 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping below 25,300 level.

The Sensex crashed 1,065.71 points, or 1.28%, to close at 82,180.47, while the Nifty 50 closed 353.00 points, or 1.38%, lower at 25,232.50.

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

Sensex formed a long bearish candle on t...