Stock market today, April 9 -- The Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a weaker note on Thursday, mirroring mixed global market signals as optimism surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire waned and investors grew wary of potential escalation in the conflict.

Gift Nifty trends also point to a subdued start for domestic equities, with the index hovering around the 23,973 mark-nearly 84 points below the previous close of Nifty futures.

"Indian markets are likely to open on a flat to mildly negative note, as strong global cues are being tempered by fresh uncertainty around the durability of the recent geopolitical de-escalation. While US markets rallied sharply, with the Dow surging over 1,300 points on easing o...