Indian stock market, March 4 -- The domestic equity market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Tuesday, following a sell-off in global markets amid worries over escalating trade and tariffs war.

Asian markets dropped, while the US stock market ended sharply lower, with the S&P 500 posting its biggest daily percentage decline since December 18, after US President Donald Trump announced the start of tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

On Monday, the Indian stock market ended lower amid volatility, with the benchmark Nifty 50 recording the ninth consecutive day of losses.

The Sensex declined 112 points, or 0.15%, to close at 73,085.94, while the Nifty 50 settled 5.40 points, or 0.02%, lower, at 22,119.30.

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