Indian stock market, Aug. 22 -- The equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Friday, following mixed global market cues, as investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, with all three benchmark Wall Street indices facing losses.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended higher, with the benchmark indices extending rally for the sixth consecutive session.

The Sensex gained 142.87 points, or 0.17%, to close at 82,000.71, while the Nifty 50 settled 33.20 points, or 0.13%, higher at 25,083.75.

"We expect the Indian market to remain firm...