Sensex, Nifty likely to open lower; Bharti Infratel, M&M, LIC Housing Finance in focus

Indian shares are expected to open lower on Friday after global markets slipped over coronavirus treatment concerns as reports claimed Gilead's drug failed in the trial. At 7:45 am, the SGX Nifty traded 100 points lower at 9,189, indicating a negative start for the Sensex and Nifty50.