New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- The Indian stock market is expected to open on a muted note on Thursday, November 12, with GIFT Nifty signalling a subdued start for the Sensex and Nifty 50. GIFT Nifty was trading around the 25,213 level, up nearly 12 points, or 0.05%, from the previous close of Nifty futures, indicating a largely flat opening for domestic benchmark indices.

Indian equity benchmarks extended their gains for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, with the Sensex rallying 773 points to hit its highest level in nearly nine months, while the Nifty closed above the 25,250 mark. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 772.75 points, or 0.95%, to settle at 81,879.40, its highest closing level since February 26. During the session, the index...