New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Thursday, 13 August, amid mixed global cues.

The Gift Nifty trends also indicated a weak start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at around 24,446.5, a 24-point premium to the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,500.

The Sensex dropped 187.90 points, or 0.24%, to close at 77,966.35, while the Nifty 50 settled 35.75 points, or 0.15%, lower at 24,435.95.

Here's what to expect from Sensex, Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty today:

The Sensex ended Wednesday's session at 77,966.35, declining 187.90 points, or 0.24%.

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