New Delhi, May 29 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Thursday, tracking positive cues from global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,843 level, a premium of nearly 80 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

Sentiment in the global markets improved after the Manhattan-based Court of International Trade blocked President Donald Trump from imposing tariffs on countries under emergency powers law.

On Wednesday, the domestic equity market ended lower for the second consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 60

The Sensex dropped 239.31 points, or 0.29%, to close at 81,312....