New Delhi, June 16 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to track mixed trend in global markets on Monday as sentiment remains cautious amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East due to the Israel-Iran war.

The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,791 level, a premium of nearly 65 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Friday, the domestic equity market ended lower for the second consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,800 level.

The Sensex declined 573.38 points, or 0.70%, to close at 81,118.60, while the Nifty 50 settled 169.60 points, or 0.68%, lower at 24,718.60.

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