New Delhi, May 13 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Wednesday, tracking mixed cues from global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,454 level, a premium of nearly 30 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market extended its sell-off for the fourth consecutive trading session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping below 23,400 level.

The Sensex crashed 1,456.04 points, or 1.92%, to close at 74,559.24, while the Nifty 50 settled 436.30 points, or 1.83%, lower at 23,379.55.

Here's what to expect from Sensex, Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty today:

The s...