New Delhi, May 5 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Tuesday, tracking weak global market cues amid escalating US-Iran war in the Middle East.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,047 level, a discount of nearly 159 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Monday, the Indian stock market ended higher, but off-highs, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 24,100 level.

The Sensex rallied 355.90 points, or 0.46%, to close at 77,269.40, while the Nifty 50 settled 121.75 points, or 0.51%, higher at 24,119.30.

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

Sensex ...