New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Thursday, tracking mixed cues from global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a tepid start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,953 level, a discount of nearly 33 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market extended its rally for the third consecutive session and ended sharply higher, with the Nifty 50 closing above 25,850.

The Sensex surged 595.19 points, or 0.71%, to close at 84,466.51, while the Nifty 50 settled 180.85 points, or 0.70%, higher at 25,875.80.

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

Sensex is sh...