New Delhi, April 24 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to remain volatile on Friday, tracking mixed signals from global markets as rising crude oil prices and uncertainty over the US-Iran war weigh on sentiment.

The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a higher start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,233 level, a premium of nearly 70 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower, extending selloff for the second consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,200 level.

The Sensex crashed 852.49 points, or 1.09%, to close at 77,664.00, while the Nifty 50 settled 205.05 points, or 0.84%, lowe...