New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open flat on Wednesday, 1 September, amid rising crude oil prices.

The Gift Nifty trends also indicated a muted start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at around 24,028, a 62.3-point discount to the Nifty futures' previous close.

The domestic equity indices ended lower in the previous session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,100.

The Sensex declined 12.99 points, or 0.02%, to close at 76,944.28, while the Nifty 50 settled 24.60 points, or 0.10%, lower at 24,055.80.

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

The BSE Sensex closed at 76,944.28, down 12.99 points or 0.02%.

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