New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- The benchmark indices of the Indian stock market, the Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Thursday, following gains in global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around the 26,447 level, a premium of nearly 66 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended sharply higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above the 26,200 level.

The Sensex surged 1,022.50 points, or 1.21%, to close at 85,609.51, while the Nifty 50 settled 320.50 points, or 1.24%, higher at 26,205.30.

The Bank Nifty index hit a record high of 59,554.95 in the previous session. Sensex and Nifty 50 are...