New Delhi, June 18 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to see a tepid opening on Thursday, tracking mixed cues from global markets, on optimism over the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, despite a hawkish US Federal Reserve policy.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a muted start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,056 level, a discount of nearly 37 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market extended its rally for the fourth consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 24,000 level.

The Sensex gained 347.14 points, or 0.45%, to close at 77,155.62, while the Nifty 50 settled 96.55 points, or 0.40%, ...