New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Wednesday, 26 August, amid positive global cues.

The Gift Nifty trends also indicated a green start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at around 24,559.5, a 88-point premium to the Nifty futures' previous close.

The domestic equity indices ended higher in the previous session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 24,300 level.

The Sensex rose 286.98 points, or 0.37%, to close at 77,656.09, while the Nifty 50 settled 115.50 points, or 0.48%, higher at 24,334.55.

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

The BSE Sensex closed 286.98 points, or 0.37%, higher at 77,656.0...