New Delhi, April 20 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Monday, tracking mixed global market cues amid cautiousness over the escalation of the US-Iran war in the Middle East.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,476 level, a premium of nearly 108 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Friday, the Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 24,300 level.

The Sensex surged 504.86 points, or 0.65%, to close at 78,493.54, while the Nifty 50 settled 156.80 points, or 0.65%, higher at 24,353.55.

Here's what to expect from Sensex, Nifty 50 an...