New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- The Indian stock market indices continued their upward trajectory, hitting record highs, with the benchmark Nifty 50 likely to touch the 21,000-mark for the first time ever. Global market cues suggest a higher start for Nifty 50 and Sensex today.

The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a flat start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 21,055 level as compared to the Nifty futures' previous close of 21,040.

The domestic equity benchmark indices extended their record-setting spree on December 6 with the Nifty 50 index closing above 20,900 level.

The Sensex surged 357.59 points to end at 69,653.73, while the Nifty 50 settled 82.60 points, or 0.40%, at 20,937.70, on Wednesday.

Nifty 50 formed a ...