Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Wednesday ahead of the US election results 2024.The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a weak start for the Indian benchmark index.

The BSE Sensex was up 251.87 points to 79,728.50 points at 10:31 am, while the NSE Nifty rose 74,20 points to trade at 24,287.50.

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Within the Nifty index, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Apollo Hospitals, BEL, HCL Tech and Trent were among the top gainers. On the other hand, Titan, Tata Steel, JSW Steel and Hindalco were among the top losers.

Benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gained at opening bell on Wednesday, as early trends showed Donald Trump leading the race for US presidential elections. At opening bell, the BSE Sensex was up 283 points,

Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex ended the previous trade session in the green. Nifty 50 closed at 24,213.30, while Sensex ended at 79,476.63. Overnight, Wall Street indices ended higher ahead of the US election 2024 outcome.

In overnight trade, Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 427.28 points, or 1.02 per cent, at 42,221.88. The S&P 500 index also jumped 70.07 points, or 1.23 per cent, to 5,782.76.

The NSE Nifty 50 climbed 0.91% to 24,213.3, and BSE Sensex increased 0.88% to 79,476.63. Both indices initially declined 0.6% during trading but recovered in the final two hours of the session.