New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Tuesday, tracking upbeat cues from global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,940 level, a premium of nearly 47 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Monday, the equity market ended marginally higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 holding above 24,700 level.

The Sensex rose 76.54 points, or 0.09%, to close at 80,787.30, while the Nifty 50 index settled 32.15 points, or 0.13%, higher at 24,773.15.

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

Sensex formed an indecisive candlestick formation on ...