Indian stock market, Aug. 21 -- The domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open flat on Thursday, following mixed cues from global markets.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, after the release of US Federal Reserve July meeting minutes.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended higher for the fifth consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above 25,000 level.

The Sensex gained 213.45 points, or 0.26%, to close at 81,857.84, while the Nifty 50 settled 69.90 points, or 0.28%, higher at 25,050.55.

"The near-term market outlook remains positive on the back of government policy support and consumption boost, while investors continue to track global ...