New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a cautious note on Friday, following weakness in global markets on rising US-China trade tensions. The trends on Gift Nifty also signal a negative start for the Indian stock market today.

Asian markets traded lower, while the US stock market slipped overnight, as US-China trade tensions intensified.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended with stellar gains, extending its rally for the second consecutive session, with both the benchmark indices jumping a percent each.

The Sensex surged 862.23 points, or 1.04%, to close at 83,467.66, while the Nifty 50 settled 261.75 points, or 1.03%, higher at 25,585.30.

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