New Delhi, April 21 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Monday amid weak global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,800 level, a discount of nearly 51 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

Investors will focus on key stock market triggers, including the next set of Q4 results, US tariff policies, derivatives expiry this week, US-Iran trade talks, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, trends in gold prices and dollar, and other key events.

The Indian stock market was closed on Friday, April 18, on account of Good Friday.

On Thursday, the domestic market ended with strong gains, wi...