Stock market today, July 6 -- Indian benchmark indices ended Friday's session in positive territory, with the Nifty 50 reclaiming and closing above the 24,200 mark.

The Sensex gained 261.79 points, or 0.34%, to finish at 77,763.91, while the Nifty 50 advanced 95.15 points, or 0.39%, to settle at 24,270.85.

However, the market is likely to open in red as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a muted start on Monday, 6 July. Gift Nifty was trading near the 24,340 mark, down over 13 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.

"Indian equities are expected to open on a steady note, supported by positive global cues, subdued crude oil prices and improving risk sentiment. Geopolitical concerns have continued to recede as the U.S.-Ira...