New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a tepid note on Thursday, tracking mixed cues from global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a muted start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,694 level, a discount of nearly 18 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the equity market ended with decent gains, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 24,600 level.

The Sensex rose 304.32 points, or 0.38%, to close at 80,539.91, while the Nifty 50 settled 131.95 points, or 0.54%, higher at 24,619.35.

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

Sensex reached 80,700 level on Wednesday, but fa...