Stock market today, May 21 -- Indian benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, closed marginally higher on Wednesday, May 20, driven largely by gains in Reliance Industries shares.

The Sensex rose 118 points, or 0.16%, to finish at 75,318.39, while the Nifty 50 advanced 41 points, or 0.17%, to settle at 23,659.

However, the market is likely to continue its gaining streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a positive opening on Thursday. Gift Nifty was trading near the 23,845 mark, up over 180.50 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.

"Indian markets are expected to open with a positive undertone, supported primarily by the sharp correction in crude oil prices and improving optimism surrounding the ongoing U.S.-Iran...