New Delhi, March 5 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Thursday, tracking gains in global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,725 level, a premium of nearly 140 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower, extending its slump amid the US-Iran war jitters, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,500 level.

The Sensex crashed 1,122.66 points, or 1.40%, to close at 79,116.19, while the Nifty 50 settled 385.20 points, or 1.55%, lower at 24,480.50.

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

Sens...