The Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Monday, following gains in global markets. Gift Nifty trends suggest a mildly positive start for the Indian benchmark index.

Gift Nifty trades around the 25,085 level, a premium of approximately 35 points over the previous close of Nifty futures.

The benchmark indices are showing strength in the pre-opening session. The Sensex has risen by 431.79 points, or 0.53 percent, to 81,813.15, while the Nifty is up 74.40 points, or 0.30 percent, at 25,038.70.