New Delhi, June 17 -- The Indian stock market is expected to remain volatile on Tuesday following global geopolitical developments amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East due to the Israel-Iran war. The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to see a tepid opening tracking mixed cues from global markets.

The trends in the Gift Nifty also signal a muted opening for the Indian stock market today.

Despite the cautiousness due to the escalating Israel-Iran, the domestic equity market witnessed strong gains on Monday. Both the benchmark indices ended nearly a percent higher each,

The Sensex rallied 677.55 points, or 0.84%, to close at 81,796.15, while the Nifty 50 closed 227.90 points, or 0.92%, higher at 24,946.50.

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