New Delhi, March 27 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Thursday, tracking weak global market cues after US President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on automotive imports.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a weak start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,500 level, a discount of nearly 22 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Wednesday, the domestic equity market ended with sharp losses as investors opted for profit booking after a seven-day rally.

The Sensex slumped 728.69 points, or 0.93%, to close at 77,288.50, while the Nifty 50 settled 181.80 points, or 0.77%, lower at 23,486.85.

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