New Delhi, April 17 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Thursday, tracking mixed cues from global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,366 level, a discount of nearly 67 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

Investor sentiment dented after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that the central bank would remain patient and wait for more clarity on the economic outlook before considering any changes to interest rates

On Wednesday, the domestic equity market extended its rally for the third consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 23,4...