US equity markets settled higher in range 0.3% to 1.58%.
European equity markets also settled higher in range 0.5% to 1.28%.
Majority of Asian equity markets are trading higher.
GIFT Nifty is little changed, Nifty futures likely to open around 24500 levels (as on 8:20AM).
Brent crude fell 0.12% to trade at $82.30 per barrel.