New Delhi, April 17 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a muted note Friday, tracking mixed global market cues, despite optimism over the US-Iran peace talks.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a tepid start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,170 level, a discount of nearly 25 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended lower, weighed down by profit booking at higher levels.

The Sensex dropped 122.56 points, or 0.16%, to close at 77,988.68, while the Nifty 50 settled 34.55 points, or 0.14%, lower at 24,196.75.

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

Sensex formed a small be...