New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Thursday, tracking positive global market cues after Nvidia earnings led rally in global tech and AI stocks.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 26,151 level, a premium of nearly 80 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended higher, with the benchmark the Nifty 50 closing above 26,000.

The Sensex surged 513.45 points, or 0.61%, to close at 85,186.47, while the Nifty 50 settled 142.60 points, or 0.55%, higher at 26,052.65.

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

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