New Delhi, July 10 -- The Indian stock market indices are expected to trade higher on Friday, following a rally in global markets amid improving risk sentiment. The trends on Gift Nifty also signal a positive start for the frontline indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex today.

Gift Nifty was trading around 24,129 level, a premium of nearly 130 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

Global risk sentiment improved as concerns over the US-Iran war eased, as they continued technical-level talks despite the recent exchange of strikes. A strong overnight rally in US semiconductor stocks also lifted optimism across the technology sector, providing positive cues for Asian equities.

The trends in global equity markets remain upbeat. Here's a loo...