New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a tepid note on Tuesday, tracking mixed cues from global markets.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a muted start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,595 level, a discount of nearly 32 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

However, sentiment in Asian markets remain upbeat after the United States and China extended a tariff truce for another 90 days.

On Monday, the equity market ended with strong gains amid short-covering and buying across the board.

The Sensex rallied 746.29 points, or 0.93%, to close at 80,604.08, while the Nifty 50 settled 221.75 points, or 0.91%, higher at 24,585...