Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 17 July

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to see a steady opening on 17 July, tracking weakness in global markets amid rising crude oil prices and a selloff in semiconductor stocks. Gift Nifty was trading around 24,098, a premium of nearly 2 points from the previous close. On Thursday, Sensex ended 1.44 points higher at 77,186.87 while Nifty 50 settled 5.75 points lower at 24,072.75, with analysts flagging consolidation above the 24,000 support zone.