Indian stock market, Aug. 29 -- The equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a cautious note on Friday, amid mixed global market cues.

Asian markets traded mostly lower, while the US stock market ended higher overnight, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones scaling record high closes.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended with steep losses on concerns over the fallout of 50% US tariffs on India's economic growth.

The Sensex cracked 705.97 points, or 0.87%, to close at 80,080.57, while the Nifty 50 settled 211.15 points, or 0.85%, lower at 24,500.90.

"Overall, the market tone remains bearish, and investors will be closely watching whether the government announces relief measures or initiates negotiations to ...