New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Monday, 17 August, in line with global cues.

The Gift Nifty trends also indicated a weak start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at around 24,393.5, a 56.1-point discount to the Nifty futures' previous close.

The domestic equity indices ended flat-to negative in the previous session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,400 level.

The Sensex fell 70.71 points, or 0.09%, to close at 78,009.25, while the Nifty 50 settled 29.85 points, or 0.12 %, lower at 24,366.

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

Sensex ended the session at 78,009.25, declining 70.71 points, ...