New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open marginally higher on Monday amid mixed global market cues and cautious sentiment. Investors will assess the developments in India and China relations.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a mildly positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,603 level, a premium of nearly 35 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Friday, the domestic equity market extended its losing streak for the third consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,500 level.

The Sensex dropped 270.92 points, or 0.34%, to close at 79,809.65, while the Nifty 50 settled 74.05 points, or 0.30%, lo...