Indian stock markets are expected to open flat, mirroring weak global sentiment as US indices declined for the fourth consecutive day. The Gift Nifty indicated a tepid start. On November 18, the Sensex and Nifty 50 closed lower, ending a six-day rally. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers, while Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers. Key company developments include KP Energy's wind project MoU, an IT firm's expanded Microsoft collaboration, GAIL's restored CNG supply, and NTPC's solar project commissioning.