New Delhi, April 6 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Monday, following mixed global market cues, as investors assessed the latest developments over the US-Iran war in the Middle East and as the surge in crude oil prices continue to dent investor sentiment.

Asian markets rose, while the US stock market ended mixed, with all three Wall Street indices posting strong gains last week.

The Indian stock market was closed on Friday, 3 April 2025, on account of Good Friday.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market recouped sharp losses and ended in the green for the second consecutive session on fag-end buying.

The Sensex gained 185.23 points, or 0.25%, to close at 73,319.55, while the...