Stock market news, Jan. 28 -- The domestic benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Wednesday, building on gains from the prior session following the India-EU trade agreement.

Asian markets exhibited mixed performance, while the US stock market largely finished higher, with the S&P 500 reaching an intraday all-time high.

The Gift Nifty was fluctuating around the 25,445 mark, showing a premium of approximately 62 points over the previous close of the Nifty futures, suggesting a strong start for the Indian stock market indices.

Sensex and Nifty 50 closed higher on Tuesday amid significant volatility, supported by strong purchases in bank and metal sectors, favorable trends in global markets, and positive senti...