India's equity benchmarks are poised to open higher on Wednesday, ending a three-session losing streak driven by profit-booking at record highs, while focus shifts to the Reserve Bank of India's rate decision and commentary on Friday. GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 26,196 as of 07:52 am. IST, indicating that the Nifty 50 will open above Tuesday's close of 26,032.2.