The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 22,370 level, a premium of nearly 90 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

Sensex and Nifty 50 on Monday (February 24) fall 1 per cent each within the first 45 minutes of the trade, tracking the weak global cues. The Nifty 50 has hit 8-month low as it fell below 22600.

Indian stock markets ended flat on Monday, with the Nifty extending its losing streak to the ninth day amid the uncertain global situation. At the end of the trading, the Sensex stood at 73,085.94, down 112.