New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Indian stock market benchmark indices - Sensex and Nifty 50 - were expected to open flat on Wednesday, December 31, the final trading session of 2025, amid thin volumes. Most Asian markets, including Japan, South Korea and Thailand, were closed for New Year's Eve.

Indian stock markets ended nearly unchanged on Tuesday, December 30, as investors remained cautious in the absence of fresh domestic triggers and amid mixed global cues. The Sensex settled at 84,675.08, down 20 points or 0.02 percent, while the Nifty 50 slipped 3 points or 0.01 percent to close at 25,938.85.

Looking ahead, the market was expected to remain range-bound, awaiting clearer signals from US-India trade discussions and the upcoming Q3 earnings s...