New Delhi, May 20 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Wednesday, tracking weak cues from global markets, amid fears of rising inflation and elevated bond yields.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a gap-down start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,450 level, a discount of nearly 162 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 23,650 level.

The Sensex dropped 114.19 points, or 0.15%, to close at 75,200.85, while the Nifty 50 settled 31.95 points, or 0.14%, lower at 23,618.00.

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

Sense...