New Delhi, July 14 -- The domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Monday, following mixed global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,173.50 level, a discount of 48.4 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

Sensex and Nifty 50, declined for the third straight day on Friday, dropping by nearly 1% due to significant selling in the IT, auto, and energy sectors amid a sluggish start to the earnings season.

Analysts pointed out that uncertainties surrounding tariffs and mixed signals from global markets further exacerbated the decline.

The Sensex fell by 689.81 points or 0.83%, fin...