New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open positively on Wednesday, 5 August, amid positive global cues, and falling crude oil prices.

The Gift Nifty trends also indicated a gap-up start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at around 24,733, a 177.4-point premium to the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 24,600.

The Sensex dropped 210.08 points, or 0.27%, to close at 78,428.95, while the Nifty 50 settled 159.40 points, or 0.64%, lower at 24,614.90.

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

The Sensex ended 210.08 points, or 0.27%, lower at 7...