New Delhi, March 27 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Friday, tracking weak global market cues, amid the ongoing US-Iran war and fears of a spike in inflation.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,112 level, a discount of nearly 188 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

The BSE and NSE were shut for trading on Thursday, 26 March 2026, due to stock market holiday on account of Ram Navami 2026.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market extended its rally for the second consecutive session and ended sharply higher.

The Sensex jumped 1,205.00 points, or 1.63%, to close at 75,273.45, whil...