New Delhi, May 7 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Wednesday amid heightened geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, and mixed global market cues.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,359 level, a discount of nearly 72 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

Sentiment may remain sour after Indian Armed Forces conducted 'Operation Sindoor', striking terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. As many as nine sites were struck in the operation, which were the prime targets.

On Tuesday, the domestic equity market indices ended lower, with the Nifty 50 closing below 24,400 level.

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