New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Friday, tracking gains in global markets and improved domestic sentiment.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 26,022 level, a premium of nearly 46 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended marginally higher, extending gains for the sixth straight session.

The Sensex rose 130.06 points, or 0.15%, to close at 84,556.40, while the Nifty 50 settled 22.80 points, or 0.09%, higher at 25,891.40.

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

Additionally, on the daily charts, ...