New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Friday, tracking a sell-off 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 25,507 level, a discount of nearly 120 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended lower for the second consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing near 25,500 level.

The Sensex fell 148.14 points, or 0.18%, to close at 83,311.01, while the Nifty 50 settled 87.95 points, or 0.34%, lower at 25,509.70.

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

Sensex formed a bearish candle on ...