New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Tuesday, following weakness in global markets ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,956 level, a discount of nearly 108 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Monday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower amid selling across the board, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping below 26,000.

The Sensex crashed 609.68 points, or 0.71%, to close at 85,102.69, while the Nifty 50 settled 225.90 points, or 0.86%, lower at 25,960.55.

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