New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a tepid note on Friday despite upbeat global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25469 level, a discount of nearly 41 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the equity market extended rally, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 25,400 level.

The Sensex rose 320.25 points, or 0.39%, to close at 83,013.96, while the Nifty 50 settled 93.35 points, or 0.37%, higher at 25,423.60.

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

Sensex saw a gap-up opening and witnessed some selling pressure ...