Indian stock market, March 21 -- The domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a muted note, following mixed cues from global markets.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended lower overnight as investors gauged key economic data.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market extended rally for the fourth consecutive session, with both the frontline indices surging over a percent each on across-the-board buying.

The Sensex jumped 899.01 points, or 1.19%, to close at 76,348.06, while the Nifty 50 settled 283.05 points, or 1.24%, higher at 23,190.65.

"With the Indian equities witnessing gains for the last four trading sessions; we expect the market recovery to continue in the near term, dr...