New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Friday, tracking a sell-off in global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 26,180 level, a discount of nearly 41 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended higher, with Nifty 50 closing near 26,200 level.

The Sensex surged 446.21 points, or 0.52%, to close at 85,632.68, while the Nifty 50 settled 139.50 points, or 0.54%, higher at 26,192.15.

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

Sensex formed a bullish candle on daily charts and an uptrend continuation for...