Indian stock market, March 27 -- The domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Thursday, following a sell-off in global markets, after US President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on automotive imports.

Asian markets declined, while the US stock market ended sharply lower overnight, with the Nasdaq falling over 2%.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower as investors booked profits after a seven-day rally in the frontline indices.

The Sensex slumped 728.69 points, or 0.93%, to close at 77,288.50, while the Nifty 50 settled 181.80 points, or 0.77%, lower at 23,486.85.

"The downturn came as investors engaged in profit-booking, awaiting clarity on impending US reciprocal tari...