New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Monday after the BJP-led NDA won the Bihar elections with a strong majority, improving sentiment over the stability of the coalition government at the Centre.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 26,005 level, a premium of nearly 54 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Friday, the Indian stock market ended higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 25,900 level.

The Sensex rose 84.11 points, or 0.10%, to close at 84,562.78, while the Nifty 50 settled 30.90 points, or 0.12%, higher at 25,910.05.

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