New Delhi, July 23 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a subdued note on Thursday, 23 July, tracking mixed global cues as investors remained cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a fresh surge in crude oil prices.

Asian markets traded mostly higher in early deals, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, with the Nasdaq leading losses as technology stocks came under pressure.

On Wednesday, domestic equities witnessed a broad-based selloff, with both benchmark indices falling nearly 1%. The Sensex plunged 715.06 points, or 0.92%, to close at 76,755.05, while the Nifty 50 declined 191.45 points, or 0.79%, to settle at 23,996.25.

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