New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The key benchmark of the Indian stock market are poised for a steady start as easing crude oil prices continue to improve the near-term macro backdrop for domestic equities. The GIFT Nifty futures are trading above the 24,300 mark in early trade, pointing to a positive opening for domestic markets despite mixed global cues.

The Gift Nifty live chart is signalling a gap-up start, with the index trading above 24,350, up nearly 150 points from yesterday's spot Nifty 50 close. However, the index is trading below its yesterday's close.

Vaishali Parekh, Vice President - Technical Research at Prabhudas Lilladher, believes the Indian stock market may have a flat-to-positive start on Thursday, as the Gift Nifty live index i...