Stock Market Opening Bell: Indian stock markets opened marginally lower on Wednesday, August 20, tracking weak global cues. The BSE Sensex began the session at 81,576.09, down 68.3 points or 0.08 per cent from its previous close, while the NSE Nifty50 opened at 24,965.80, slipping 26.5 points or 0.11 per cent.

The cautious start follows a subdued trend in global equities, with investors turning risk-averse. 

On the stock-specific front, shares of One 97 Communications, Share India Securities, Lloyds Metals, Info Edge India, GNG Electronics, Aditya Infotech, Endurance Technologies, Regaal Resources, and Phoenix Mills are likely to remain in focus today due to ongoing news flow or recent developments.

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee also weakened at the open, falling 20 paise to 87.16 against the US dollar compared to the previous close of 86.96. Investors will keep an eye on global market trends and domestic stock-specific cues for further direction during the trading session.