New Delhi, June 23 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a negative note on Monday, following mixed sentiment in global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,986 level, a discount of 125.7 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

Global market cues remain weak on escalation of Israel-Iran after US dropped a 'payload of bombs' on three nuclear sites in Iran, thereby joining the Middle East crisis. In response to US military strikes, Iran's Supreme National Security Council is reportedly weighing a decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy chokepoint.

On Friday, the d...