New Delhi, June 25 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a positive note on Thursday, tracking mixed global cues and a decline in crude oil prices.

Asian markets traded mostly higher, while Wall Street ended on a mixed note overnight. US stock futures advanced after Micron Technology reported stronger-than-expected earnings, boosting sentiment in the technology sector.

Domestic equities extended their rally on Wednesday, supported by broad-based buying across sectors.

The BSE Sensex surged 790.54 points, or 1.04%, to close at 76,991.22, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 197.55 points, or 0.83%, to settle at 24,021.65.

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