New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open flat on Wednesday amid a positive momentum in the global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a flat start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 26,206 level, a discount of nearly 7 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market indices extended losses for the third straight session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing near 26,000 level.

The Sensex cracked 503.63 points, or 0.59%, to close at 85,138.27, while the Nifty 50 settled 143.55 points, or 0.55%, lower at 26,032.20.

Here's what to expect from Sensex, Nifty 50, and Bank Nifty today:

Sensex formed a lo...