New Delhi, March 25 -- The Indian stock market is expected to open higher on Tuesday led by positive global market cues. The Sensex and Nifty 50 are likely to extend gain after witnessing a sharp rally for the six consecutive sessions. The trends on Gift Nifty also indicates a start in green for the Indian stock market indices.

On Monday, the Indian stock market benchmark indices jumped more than one percent each, extending the rally for the sixth consecutive session.

The Sensex surged 1,078.87 points, or 1.40%, to close at 77,984.38, while the Nifty 50 settled 307.95 points, or 1.32%, higher at 23,658.35.

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