Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to see a muted opening on Thursday, tracking mixed cues from global markets.The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a weak start for the Indian benchmark index.

On the 30-share Sensex platform, NTPC, Tata Motors and Infosys dominated in green. On the other side, Tata Steel, M&M, Adani Ports, SBI and JSW Steel emerged among the losers for the day

India's benchmark Nifty 50 threatened to end in correction territory on Wednesday amid a market slide as a spike in inflation dampened hopes of a rate cut next month, adding to concerns over dull earnings and sustained foreign outflows.

India stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Power, Public Sector Undertakings and Capital Goods sectors led shares lower. At the close in NSE, the Nifty 50 lost 1.23% to hit a new 3-months low,