New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensed and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Friday tracking mixed global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a weak start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,435 level, a discount of nearly 101 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended higher, extending its rally for the third consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 reclaiming 25,400 level.

The Sensex rallied 221.69 points, or 0.27%, to close at 82,566.37, while the Nifty 50 settled 76.15 points, or 0.30%, higher at 25,418.90.

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

Sensex is holding ...