New Delhi, July 3 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Friday, tracking a mixed trend in global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,416 level, a premium of nearly 151 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 24,100 level.

The Sensex surged 579.48 points, or 0.75%, to close at 77,502.12, while the Nifty 50 settled 169.85 points, or 0.71%, higher at 24,175.70.

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

Sensex formed a bullish candle on daily charts, and it is ma...