New Delhi, July 25 -- The Indian stock market is likely to open lower on Friday, tracking mixed sentiment in global markets. The benchmark Nifty 50 is expected to fall below the 25,000 level as indicated by the trends in Gift Nifty.

On Thursday, the stock market ended sharply lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping below 25,100 level.

The Sensex cracked 542.47 points, or 0.66%, to close at 82,184.17, while the Nifty 50 settled 157.80 points, or 0.63%, lower at 25,062.10.

On the Nifty options front, Chandan Taparia, Head - Derivatives and Technicals, Wealth Management, MOFSL said that the maximum Call OI (Open Interest) is at 25,200 then 25,500 strike, while maximum Put OI is at 25,000 then 24,500 strike.

"Call writing is seen at 2...