New Delhi, June 25 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Thursday, tracking mixed global market cues, and a sharp fall in crude oil prices.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,130 level, a premium of nearly 78 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 reclaiming the 24,000 level.

The Sensex jumped 790.54 points, or 1.04%, to close at 76,991.22, while the Nifty 50 settled 197.55 points, or 0.83%, higher at 24,021.65.

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

Sensex formed a promising...