New Delhi, June 18 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower Wednesday, tracking weak global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a tepid start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,834.50 level, a discount of nearly 34.3 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the domestic equity market ended lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,900 level.

The Sensex declined 212.85 points, or 0.26%, to close at 81,583.30, while the Nifty 50 settled 93.10 points, or 0.37%, lower at 24,853.40.

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

Nifty 50 formed a bearish candle after facing resistance near the 25,000 ...