New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open flat on Monday, 10 August, as a spike in Brent crude oil prices weighs on investor sentiment. The global benchmark for crude oil, Brent, increased by 0.9% to $84.30 per barrel, continuing a surge of over 5% over the last three sessions.

The Gift Nifty trends also indicated a muted start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at around 24,667, a 12-point premium to the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Friday, the Indian stock market ended on a negative note, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,600.

The Sensex slumped 455.59 points, or 0.58%, to close at 78,499.17, while the Nifty 50 settled 65.35 point...