New Delhi, March 11 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Tuesday, following a sharp fall in global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a gap-down start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 22,384 level, a discount of nearly 131 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Monday, the domestic equity market indices ended lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping below the 22,500-mark.

The Sensex declined 217.41 points, or 0.29%, to close at 74,115.17, while the Nifty 50 settled 92.20 points, or 0.41%, lower at 22,460.30.

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

Sensex ended lower by 217 points at 74,115.17...