Stock market today, April 15 -- Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a positive note on Wednesday, supported by strong global cues. Sentiment has improved amid optimism around progress in the revival of US-Iran talks and early indications of easing tensions in the Middle East.

Asian markets moved higher, while US equities surged overnight, with the S&P 500 hovering close to its record closing level.

Gift Nifty was trading near the 24,228 mark, reflecting a premium of over 370 points over the previous close of Nifty futures, signaling a likely gap-up opening for the Indian stock market indices.

"Indian equity markets are expected to open on a positive note with a gap-up, supported by a meaningful improvem...