Stock market today, Jan. 30 -- India's benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a lower note on Friday amid mixed cues from global markets.

Gift Nifty trends also point to a weak start for domestic equities, with the index trading near the 25,435 mark-about 101 points lower than the previous close of Nifty futures.

" Indian equities are expected to trade on a positive note ahead of the Union Budget on Sunday, supported by the previous session's rebound and optimism stemming from the Economic Survey. The Survey has projected FY26 GDP growth at 7.4% and FY27 growth in the range of 6.8-7.2%, underpinned by easing inflation, resilient domestic demand, and continued fiscal discipline," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich...