Indian stock market, Sept. 12 -- The equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Friday, following a strong rally in global markets.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market rallied overnight, with all three major Wall Street indices positive record high close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 25,000 level.

The Sensex gained 123.58 points, or 0.15%, to close at 81,548.73, while the Nifty 50 settled 32.40 points, or 0.13%, higher at 25,005.50.

"Rotational buying across key sectors and early signs of a reversal in themes like defense and railways are likely to keep the undertone positive. Amid this backdrop, we continue to advocat...