Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, are expected to open flat on Monday, influenced by mixed global market trends. GIFT Nifty futures indicated a slight rise, while Asian markets showed varied performance. US stocks, including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, closed at record highs following a US jobs report. Investors are also monitoring oil prices amid protests in Iran and a reported criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. India's December CPI data and quarterly earnings from several companies are due today.