The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Monday tracking weakness in Asian markets. The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around ...

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Benchmark Indian equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 opened lower on Monday, amid mixed global cues. At opening bell, the BSE Sensex was down 418.99 points, or 0.53 per cent, at 79,067; while the Nifty 50 was at 24,036, down 112.10 points, or 0.46 per cent.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,450 level, a discount of nearly 140 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

Indian stock markets opened higher on Monday, driven by gains in Tata Motors and Asian Paints, but traded with caution ahead of key corporate earnings reports. Despite the initial surge, technical indicators suggest continued market volatility and consolidation in the near term.

Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex ended the previous trade session in the red. Nifty 50 closed at 24,148.20, while Sensex ended at 79,486.32. Bitcoin surged past $81,000 for the first time ever,