Stock market today, July 27 -- Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak to a fifth straight session on Friday, as rising crude oil prices amid the escalating US-Iran conflict continued to dampen investor sentiment.

The BSE Sensex dropped 332 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 76,059.77, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 102 points, or 0.43%, to close at 23,767.45.

However, the market is likely to open on a higher note as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a positive start on Monday, 27 July. Gift Nifty was trading near the 23,934 mark, up over 127 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.

"Indian equities are likely to begin the week on a positive note as investors take comfort from a temporary easing in geopolitica...