New Delhi, March 11 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues on cautiousness over the US-Iran war.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a weak start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,303 level, a discount of nearly 90 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended higher on improved risk sentiment, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 24,200 level.

The Sensex surged 639.82 points, or 0.82%, to close at 78,205.98, while the Nifty 50 settled 233.55 points, or 0.97%, higher at 24,261.60.

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

Sensex is ...