New Delhi, March 18 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a steady note on Wednesday, tracking upbeat cues from global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a mildly positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,648 level, a premium of nearly 31 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended sharply higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 23,500 level.

The Sensex jumped 567.99 points, or 0.75%, to close at 76,070.84, while the Nifty 50 settled 172.35 points, or 0.74%, higher at 23,581.15.

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

Sensex formed a bullish candle ...