Stock market today, April 9 -- The domestic benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, are poised to open lower on Wednesday, as they respond to a global equity downturn fueled by rising trade tensions, with investors looking ahead to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision on interest rates and economic support measures.

The trends in Gift Nifty also suggest a weak opening for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was recorded at around 22,442.50, reflecting a decline of 187.85 points from the previous close of Nifty futures. Other Asian markets saw significant drops, with the MSCI Asia ex-Japan declining by 1%. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell by 2.7%.

Asian markets experienced declines on Wednesday as the tariffs imposed by US President ...