Indian stock market, Sept. 1 -- The equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Monday despite cautious and mixed sentiment in the global markets, and as investors assess the developments in India and China relations.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended lower after the inflation data and developments over tariffs.

On Friday, the Indian stock market ended lower for the third consecutive session as concerns over Trump tariffs and their economic fallout continued to weigh on market sentiment.

The Sensex declined 270.92 points, or 0.34%, to close at 79,809.65, while the Nifty 50 settled 74.05 points, or 0.30%, lower at 24,426.85.

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