New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open flat or mildly positive on Monday, December 29, amid ongoing geopolitical cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading near 26,100 level, up 20.50 points or 0.8% from the Nifty futures' previous close.

The Indian stock market ended on a lower note on Friday, December 26, as continued selling pressure weighed on sentiment amid a lack of fresh triggers and mixed global cues. The Sensex fell 367 points, or 0.43%, to close at 85,041.45, while the Nifty 50 dropped 100 points, or 0.38%, to settle at 26,042.30.

Despite the weak close, the benchmarks recorded margin...