New Delhi, June 10 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Wednesday, tracking weak sentiment in global markets amid escalating US-Iran war in the Middle East.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,271 level, a discount of nearly 59 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended over half a percent higher, snapping its two-day losing run, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 23,200 level.

The Sensex gained 394.50 points, or 0.54%, to close at 73,918.76, while the Nifty 50 settled 119.10 points, or 0.52%, higher at 23,242.10.

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