New Delhi, July 31 -- The domestic benchmark indices of the Indian stock market, Sensex and Nifty 50, are anticipated to have a lower opening on Thursday following the imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian products by US President Donald Trump.

The indications from Gift Nifty suggest a gap-down opening for the Indian benchmark index. Gift Nifty was observed trading at approximately 24,673, which is around 196 points below the previous close of Nifty futures.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market closed on a positive note, with the Nifty 50 finishing above the 24,800 mark.

The Sensex saw an increase of 143.91 points, or 0.18%, closing at 81,481.86, while the Nifty 50 rose by 33.95 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 24,855.05.

Sumeet Bagadia...