The Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in global peers.The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index.

Thursday's session will include the weekly expiry of Nifty 50 options contracts. Additionally, investors will also focus on upcoming earnings reports from Reliance Industries, Infosys, LTIMindtree, and Axis Bank,

The market is expected to be under intense pressure with strong headwinds. Brent crude is above $81 per barrel, while sharper than expected surge in US jobs data coupled with consistent FIIs selling and Q3 earnings have taken a toll on the market.

The Indian equity market closed in the green on Tuesday amid favourable domestic and global cues, as Adani Enterprises was the top Nifty 50 gainer.

Resistances for the benchmark Nifty-50 index is seen at 23,340 and 23,500, while on the downside 23,047 becomes the base for the short term, said analysts.