Indian stock market, Oct. 9 -- The domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Thursday, following a rally in global markets, amid cooling geopolitical tension in the Middle East after Israel and Hamas agreed for a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market ended mostly higher overnight, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq recording all-time closing highs.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended lower, with the benchmark indices snapping their four-day winning streak amid profit booking.

The Sensex fell 153.09 points, or 0.19%, to close at 81,773.66, while the Nifty 50 settled 62.15 points, or 0.25%, lower at 25,046.15.

"We continue to...