New Delhi, July 27 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Monday, tracking upbeat global market cues, amid a 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 23,947 level, a premium of nearly 140.5 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Friday, the Indian stock market ended lower for the fifth consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping below 23,800 level.

The Sensex dropped 331.62 points, or 0.43%, to close at 76,059.77, while the Nifty 50 settled 102.15 points, or 0.43%, lower at 23,767.45.

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