New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Friday, tracking upbeat global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,183 level, a premium of nearly 80 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the equity market ended higher, with the Nifty 50 closing above the 25,000 level.

The Sensex rose 123.58 points, or 0.15%, to close at 81,548.73, while the Nifty 50 settled 32.40 points, or 0.13%, higher at 25,005.50.

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

Sensex formed a small candle on daily charts, and it is witnessing consolidati...