New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Friday, tracking weak cues from global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,561 level, a discount of nearly 75 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended mixed amid volatility, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing near 25,500 level.

The Sensex fell 27.46 points, or 0.03%, to close at 82,248.61, while the Nifty 50 settled 14.05 points, or 0.06%, higher at 25,496.55.

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

Sensex formed a bearish candle on the daily charts, ...