New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Thursday, tracking upbeat global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,667 level, a premium of nearly 39 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended marginally higher, with the Nifty 50 holding above 25,400 level.

The Sensex rose 50.15 points, or 0.06%, to close at 82,276.07, while the Nifty 50 settled 57.85 points, or 0.23%, higher at 25,482.50.

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

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