New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Thursday, tracking mixed global markets cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a weak start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 26,078 level, a discount of nearly 58 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

Investors will focus on the two-day state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India beginning today, 4 December 2025. The outcomes of the bilateral talks between Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be watched out for.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market extended losses for the fourth straight session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 26,000 lev...