Indian stock market, July 17 -- The domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a flat note Thursday, following mixed cues from global markets.

Asian markets traded mostly lower, while the US stock market ended with modest gains overnight, with the Nasdaq posting record high for the fifth session in six.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended marginally higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 holding above 25,200 level.

The Sensex rose 63.57 points, or 0.08%, to close at 82,634.48, while the Nifty 50 settled 16.25 points, or 0.06%, higher at 25,212.05.

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