New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Thursday, 20 August, in line with positive global cues.

The Gift Nifty trends also indicated a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at around 24,208, an 90.4-point premium to the Nifty futures' previous close.

The domestic equity indices ended lower in the previous session for the seventh straight session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,100 level.

The Sensex dropped 325.78 points, or 0.42%, to close at 76,909.68, while the Nifty 50 settled 76.60 points, or 0.32 %, lower at 24,078.30.

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

Sensex ended Wednesd...