New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Monday, tracking upbeat global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a gap-up start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,965 level, a premium of nearly 207 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Friday, the Indian stock market ended higher, extending its rally for the third consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 25,700 level.

The Sensex jumped 484.53 points, or 0.58%, to close at 83,952.19, while the Nifty 50 settled 124.55 points, or 0.49%, higher at 25,709.85.

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

Sensex is hold...