New Delhi, July 10 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Friday, tracking upbeat cues from global markets, as US and Iran continue technical-level talks, easing concerns over a broader escalation in the Middle East war.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,115 level, a premium of nearly 116 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended higher, led by short-covering, with the benchmark Nifty closing above 23,900 level

The Sensex rose 238.22 points, or 0.31%, to close at 76,741.82, while the Nifty 50 settled 80.75 points, or 0.34%, higher at 23,962.80...