New Delhi, April 27 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Monday, tracking a rally in global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,135 level, a premium of nearly 212 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Friday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping bellow 23,900 level.

The Sensex crashed 999.79 points, or 1.29%, to close at 76,664.21, while the Nifty 50 settled 275.10 points, or 1.14%, lower at 23,897.95.

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

Sensex formed a bearish candle on weekly charts, and a re...