New Delhi, March 10 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Tuesday, tracking upbeat global market cues, after US President Donald Trump said that the US-Iran war could be nearing its end.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,397 level, a premium of nearly 275 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Monday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower amid escalating US-Iran war and a steep surge in crude oil prices.

The Sensex crashed 1,352.74 points, or 1.71%, to close at 77,566.16, while the Nifty 50 settled 422.40 points, or 1.73%, lower at 24,028.05.

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